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Squirrel frightened by velcro

I admit that this might not be such a big thing during our present global catastrophe. It might, however, be a harbinger of greater attempts to sneak in ways to ensure continuing economic growth. Through deception. The photo above is … Continue reading

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And so shines the light

Suffice it to say that by the end of today, the lamp had a shade on it and everything fitted beautifully. That’s because we returned to the store (again) and I insisted they refund me the money for the shade … Continue reading

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0% chance of rain

It’s not often you come across Absolutes. The risk of being wrong is far too high a possibility that it’s rare to find a pin point prediction. Even psychics tend to fluff around the time of events and they can … Continue reading

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Filling the gaps

The weather is supposed to be quite grey all week and, in fact, it was vaguely raining first thing this morning when I walked Mirinda to the station. And it WAS first thing. She had an early meeting to get … Continue reading

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Ball mouth

Today, in the Park, Emma found a tennis ball. It wasn’t the newest looking tennis ball. In fact, it had teeth marks in it and was a colour that Dulux would undoubtedly describe as Dog Slobber Green. I have no … Continue reading

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Marmalade torpedo

How quickly things revert. One day you’re traipsing around the beautiful bits of France and the next you’re ankle deep in weeds making up for it. Two weeks neglect is a long time for a weed. Even without rain. Actually, … Continue reading

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Everything’s coming up…

Years ago, a wild, self sown (probably by birds) rose started growing in front of the holly tree. We left it to do it’s thing, being fond of roses of all types. It has always grown tall and luxurious, healthy … Continue reading

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Ripping the door out

Work at the house has progressed a bit since last week. The roof over the extension is finished, for a start. The roof over the green room is also close to being finished. But, before the house, I have to … Continue reading

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Welding

Being a Wednesday I should be reporting on Date Night, but, instead I went to Farnham to check up on the builders. I do feel my life is a bit topsy turvy at the moment. And it was a beautiful … Continue reading

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Looks like Jericho

Our kitchen is no more. The back wall is also no more. And you can walk direct from the hallway, through what was once the laundry (if you ignore the missing floor), straight into the kitchen and then outside. Paul … Continue reading

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