Tag Archives: mowing

The grass keeps getting greener

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Gary

I have discovered the worst thing about being teetotal. This afternoon, in a rare moment of blue sky and sunshine, I heard Dave (next door) start mowing. I looked at the sky then at the grass and figured he was … Continue reading →

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Dressing appropriately

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Gary

Today was by way of a scorcher. At least for me. The temperature reached about 28 and, once the grey clouds had gone to wherever grey clouds go to, the sky was horizon to horizon, blue. Hot but beautiful just … Continue reading →

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All in the garden

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Gary

This morning started with a walk to the station, delivering Mirinda to her train for her very short work week. We decided not to have lunch today…given we’d already shared a breakfast. I took a roundabout route to the shops … Continue reading →

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RIP old friend

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Gary

Today I was mowing the lawn. Over the last two weeks, there has been quite a bit of rain and it was pretty thick. I was about two thirds of the way through when suddenly the mower fell apart. I … Continue reading →

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Bloody circus

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Gary

It was almost sunny for the entire day today. What a difference a bit of blue sky makes. And the anticipated storms of 8pm were only a very slight drizzle. In order to celebrate properly, I took to the garden … Continue reading →

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Banjo pluckin’

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Gary

Earl Scruggs died today. He was an amazing banjo player. He played banjo on the theme tune for The Beverly Hillbillies along with Lester Flatt who, together, formed the Foggy Mountain Boys. Earl was born in 1924 and popularised the … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the grass to dry

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Gary

I haven’t been able to spend a lot of time in the garden this week. What with cricket, football and rotten weather, the grass, especially, has gone a bit mad. The plan (as of Thursday anyway) was that I’d mow … Continue reading →

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Back to reality

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Gary

Another lovely day with sun and a slight breeze. The perfect day with it not too hot! As far from New York as I like it! And yet another trip to Heathrow. All was well and Mirinda boarded the plane … Continue reading →

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A very short heatwave

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Gary

Today was another scorcher. Really. I’m not exaggerating. It was 32 degrees at the weather station at 1:30pm this afternoon. The sun was relentless, beating down on me as I mowed the lawn then continued as I dug up the … Continue reading →

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Close call and a bargain

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Gary

I joined Mirinda on the train this morning as far as Woking. My shoes have grown a hole in the sole so I needed to visit my favourite shop for a new pair. Given the rain, every time I wear … Continue reading →

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