Tag Archives: mowing

Being neighbourly

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Gary

Well, I have to say, I was not particularly surprised today. I was taking the rubbish out, having scooped up all the dog poo from the garden before mowing, when my phone told me I had an email. It was … Continue reading →

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Candlestick maker?

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Gary

I haven’t walked home from the station since leaving for Oz so, this morning, it was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on the changes wrought since early May. Generally I walk back via Gostrey Meadow, across the Central car … Continue reading →

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A walk in the park

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Gary

It was the early May bank holiday today and the weather was glorious. Naturally I took the girls for a walk. And there were a LOT of people lapping up the sun. Back at the house, I took to the … Continue reading →

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To stain or not to stain

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Gary

The best day of the year, so far. A glorious sun-riven day with beautiful blue skies and nary a cloud above an inconsequential wisp. Delightful. Dennis and Lloyd turned up and set themselves to work. I needed to go into … Continue reading →

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Sanding

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Gary

Today Dennis and the boy (Lloyd) turned up to start stripping back and repairing the upstairs floors. I was up first thing in order to pack the bed up and move it into Mirinda’s room. The day has basically consisted … Continue reading →

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Almost there

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Gary

I finished the second coat first thing this morning and, eventually put the desk back in place, ready for the top to be varnished and the shelves to turn pink, next Monday. I’m very happy with the result so far. … Continue reading →

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All but the floor

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Gary

After a trip into Farnham and making sure Mirinda was well provided for, I started the finishing touches to the bubblegum trim. My aim was to finish by lunchtime. And I did. Tomorrow I’m off to the Globe with the … Continue reading →

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After the rain, the oppressive heat

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Gary

Today was the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 32 degrees. Okay, in Australian terms, this isn’t much but when you’re as acclimatized as we are, it’s sweltering. The worst thing is the humidity which was … Continue reading →

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Saturday treat

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Gary

Today was bright, blue and beautiful. Just right for mowing the lawn. Which I did while Mirinda went in to Farnham to buy some (shock, horror) make-up! This sudden desire to apply stuff to her face has come about because … Continue reading →

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Summer at last

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Gary

Apart from a brief flurry in May (when we in the south of France – where the Cansfields are at the moment), we haven’t had a lot of sun this year. It’s been nearly all rain with temperatures remaining low. … Continue reading →

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