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Gothic strawberry

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Gary

Mirinda’s Reading Group recently read The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (the son of Britain’s first Prime Minister) and it was suggested that the group, along with other halves, visit his house at Strawberry Hill. Today was the day … Continue reading →

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Lunch with Sarah and Nick

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Gary

A glorious day. Absolutely perfect for visitors. The garden looked verdant, the house sparkled, the extension looked like it was designed to look. I went up to the shops early for the scallops and some fresh bread while Mirinda headed … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the middle

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Gary

This afternoon I hosted a meeting between our kitchen guy (OptiBob) and our builder (Dave the Builder). It seems that Mirinda and Dave have some concerns which only OptiBob can sort out. As it turned out, OptiBob and I sorted … Continue reading →

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Shifting…AGAIN

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Gary

I was so pleased with myself. Defying all the odds, I managed to get most of our worldly possessions into three tiny rooms. I looked upon my work and was proud of myself. But, as Trudi “Peggy” Hobson was so … Continue reading →

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Not a muffin basket

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Gary

On Wisteria Lane, whenever someone new moves in, Bree shows up laden with various goodies. This is her way of welcoming any newcomers into the neighbourhood. She is always bright and cheery, making the newcomers feel comfortable straight away. Of … Continue reading →

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Poodles and powerpoints

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Gary

Last night, Day-z had a fit of the vomits. It was ghastly. As Mirinda said, from the safety of the phone, it’s like having charge of a baby. Subsequently Day-z was a bit sad and sorry for herself all night. … Continue reading →

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Another viewing

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Gary

I couldn’t find my glasses this morning. I looked everywhere. Most mornings I check my email, blip account and blog in case there’s anything I need to read. When I do this, I generally plonk my glasses down on the … Continue reading →

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Hodge the cat

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Gary

In Gough Square, just up from Fleet Street, there’s a statue of a cat called Hodge. Hodge didn’t do anything particularly spectacular like save someone from a burning building or hang around at his owner’s grave for 20 years. He … Continue reading →

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‘Effing Ham!

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Gary

We were happily enjoying a cup of tea/coffee this morning, when Mirinda found a house on her favourite iPhone app and asked me what I thought. Now, this is a trap I generally do NOT fall into but she caught … Continue reading →

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The Big Dig – 2

Posted on June 29, 2003 by Gary

Up at 6:30 and recommenced digging at 8. More of the same except I was aching. A lot! Got to the bottom of my test pit, photographed and sketched it, then filled it in again. Finished by about 2:30. A … Continue reading →

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