Tag Archives: dog

Parti Girl

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Gary

We’ve been a bit worried about Day-z. While Emma has given her a new lease of life following Carmen’s death, she seems to be gradually falling to bits. Her hearing, her eyesight (never the best to start with), her numerous … Continue reading →

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Hanging pictures

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Gary

Today saw the picture rail go up in the extension. I had a phone call from Builder Dave as I was midway through collating rent and charity payments, costs and losses (for our tax return). He wanted to know whether … Continue reading →

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Emma

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Gary

Meet Emma, she is seven weeks old and she’ll be living with us in another two weeks. She’s a cocker-poo. Today we drove over to the Isle of Sheppey (yuck) to meet her and decide whether we wanted to take … Continue reading →

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Moving doors

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Gary

I had to go to the house today. It was to tell Paul and Clive about the laundry door being in the wrong place. Dave the Builder told me (via email because he’s on holiday in Turkey) they could easily … Continue reading →

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My dog; my thigh

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Gary

Ever since damaging my knee, I’ve not really made much of an effort in the garden. I blame the fact that I’ve not really been able to bend it. As a consequence, the garden has gone a bit mental. Add … Continue reading →

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Bang the Gong

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Gary

I’d forgotten how the rain in Sydney can be so heavy. I’ve been spoiled by the gentle, hardly wetting rain we have in Britain. Today, however, I was reminded as it lashed against the car windscreen as we started the … Continue reading →

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Is this diseased dog yours?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Gary

Today was mostly spent in the garden, taking advantage of the sun which, according to Mirinda’s little friend, was going to turn into rain by the afternoon. It didn’t, as it transpired. So Mirinda set to, clearing up the beds, … Continue reading →

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Static

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Gary

My wife ordered me to stay home today rather than stress my foot going into town for lunch. I didn’t argue. Consequently, my foot feels a lot better tonight. This means I had a very slow day. not that there’s … Continue reading →

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Annie’s Cafe

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Gary

Today we had lunch on the ferry. I met Mirinda at the flat and we went for a stroll along the Thames Path before heading for the wharf. I’ve really wanted to get a photo of a cormorant facing me, … Continue reading →

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Caught in a muddle

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Gary

A long time ago, way back near the end of 2009, I realised how wise it is to write down anything you are likely to want to say before saying it in the Talking Newspaper studio. While rather good at … Continue reading →

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