Tag Archives: U3A

Wet grass and magazines

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Gary

Last week I had a phone call from a woman I’d never heard of. She was desperate. Could I swap an FATN magazine recording. Of course, I told her. I can only assume she’s a presenter from Friday’s. So, this … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday, Lizzie B!

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Gary

Today was the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. I saw a headline for Mr Darcy (obviously including a photo of Colin Firth) and thought I should rebalance it a bit. After all, Lizzie is the one … Continue reading →

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Meeting of minds

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Gary

It was the monthly Chawton Library book group day as well as a committee meeting at the U3A so Mirinda and I didn’t get much time to spend together. To top it off, she had to travel to London tonight … Continue reading →

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Butt

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Gary

For a few weeks, we’ve had two water butts, waiting to be connected up to the office. They have been waiting for a Placement Decision (PD) from Mirinda. Well, this weekend, the PD was made. I had to find enough … Continue reading →

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Meeting at the Maltings

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Gary

Well, the taxi-man was spot on. This morning, having seen Mirinda off at the station at ridiculous o’clock, the rain started. It wasn’t the light and non-wetting type of British rain. It was the heavy, big drops, soak you in … Continue reading →

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Constant vibration

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Gary

Today it was the turn of the floor. Before applying copious amounts of dark oak varnish, I had to get on my hands and knees and sand the entire thing. I guess I could have hired one of those big … Continue reading →

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Webmaster Gaz

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gary

Today I met with the webmaster from U3A. I have offered to take over from him as he wants to spend time doing other things. We sat down, chatted, played with his laptop and generally discussed what has to be … Continue reading →

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