Seen from space.
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It's rained overnight. This bout of wet weather is welcome. The year has
been abnormally dry and the water levels in the reservoirs and rivers have
fall...
Views of Blois from the château
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This panoramic photo of Blois is one I took from the left bank of the
Loire, almost directly across from the château. The big white building on
the far lef...
Fashion.
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Fashion is often more about what hasn't been done before, rather than what
is pleasant to look at, or wear. This chap here is showing a classic
example....
Ube
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Ube powder
When I was working in Singapore I bought some fancy bread that had purple
filling. I did ask "what's that? before purchase. The answer was "...
Matriarchs
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My family at my nephew Jon’s wedding
Tomorrow morning,
my sister Ann is picking me up in order to take me to the eye hospital .
My sisters ( and sister...
SHOPPING?
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*We need an insinkerator... so today I shall ring the plumber and ask him
to come and fit one for us.*
*I also want a clothes line outside, one that f...
Blossoms
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These flowers are currently on my neighbour's plum tree but sadly this tree
is due to be cut down and removed in November when he plans to put a new
...
'Til They're Clean And Sparkling
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Starting off the day with incredible blue skies and low humidity, as rare
as hen's teeth in these Southern parts of the United States.
The Mr. takes on...
Still Got It.
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I never went to Cropredy or A New Day Festival this year. Thankfully
though I can watch some of the great You Tube videos that other kind
festival pun...
She’s here
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Georgia Elizabeth has arrived
born 22/8/25
at 1.03 am
mum and bubs are well.
cant wait for cuddles We will give the little family time to rest and g...
The Boys
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We have had deer on our street for many many years but I don't remember
ever seeing two bucks together. Usually just one with his ladies. No
ladies toda...
KAMO BUTCHER AND PEA AND HAM SOUP
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Yesterday we went to Omak Butchers in Kamo as I wanted to buy one of their
bacon hocks to make soup. They are so much nicer than the supermarket
ones. ...
Cancer update
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I was back to the doctor this week about my cancer spot. He cut out what
he could see and now I have some big, black stitches sticking out of my
head be...
This and that .....and that.....etc.
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Yesterday Zoē was sick...shaking, panting, not wanting to eat anything. I
contacted our vet, and he could not see her, so he suggested 4 different
eme...
Aug. 10, 2025
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In all this heat, I’m still working on perennial/ shrub beds. This will be
a quick post, but for those of you who do your own gardening and end up ...
Normal life
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Everything is so relative. Missiles from Yemen are already less scary,
after the missiles from Iran that killed and destroyed thousands of homes
just by...
Friday prayers
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Look at sales figures, origins, annual reports, statements from company
chairmen; become armchair investors and see what you would do yourself,
annual ...
Aoteaora's first Maori police woman
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Evelyn Mete Kingi was born Evelyn Owen in Moerewa and has been described as
a woman of resilience and character.
She was born in 1922 and joined the thir...
Farewell My Friends
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After blogging for nearly six years, I have decided to retire. Blogging
filled an empty spot in my life after losing my husband, but that has
changed...
Japandi Bedroom Makeover
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*Do you want a break from politics and British summer weather? Read on...*
“Another mural? Are you pulling my leg?”
Colin was back last month to decor...
Catching up!
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Oh dear, nearly six months since I last posted a blog. It is not that I
have been bothered to write to you. Oh no. It is because words have been
absent ...
Professing !
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Actual professing.
There are times when every learned person has the duty of stepping up to
the line and of explaining the intricacies of life from the...
Internal Garden Monologue
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If you had told me 5 years ago, I would be sitting in a house, at a table
over looking a front garden in Scotland, I would have laughed my socks
off. I...
A Note of Sadness
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One of the problems about getting so involved with these m/s recipe books
is that I feel as though I almost know the women who wrote them. I can see
how th...
The table looks to be groaning with festive food. Happy Christmas to you and yours on Poros.
ReplyDeletePlenty of food as usual. Lots of leftovers for everyone to take home
DeleteLooks like you're all having a great time, good to see happy faces.
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the best Christmases. Loads of smiles and laughter
DeleteHappy Christmas Linda. The food looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe Yorkshire puds were the best we've made and the gravy, oh and the stuffing. Let's say we ate well
DeleteOh my goodness look at all that food- hopefully it wasn’t just you slaving over a hot stove. Good food- good family - good times🎄🎅🏻😘
ReplyDeleteThe food was easier this year. I did a lot of preparation to make the actual day a little easier
DeleteWhat a spread. Looks a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteEnglish and Greek. The English side of it was really good 👍
DeleteWhat beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a great day
One of the best. Your Xmas day looked wonderful too.
DeleteWhat a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a sunny day and a happy day.
DeletePerfect. Ours went pretty well too!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear. There's so much anticipation!
DeleteA happy and wonderful family and plenty of delicious food, you don't need more than that. Looks like you had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSanta looks very jolly there. Looks like you all had a very happy Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteYou must have all been good this year for Santa to come visit!
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