It was a good day, it was a long day Everything has been cleaned up and now it's time to relax a little. You'll hear all about it very soon, of course Cheers Big Ears
ELECTRICIAN HERE
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*At some point this morning I am expecting the electrician to arrive and
give the dishwasher it's own dedicated power point. And also instal an
outdo...
KpÅtn ~ or Crete, written in Greek.
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The road to Knossos ~ this is a road that was build during the time the
Palace of Knossos was constructed (although our guide mentioned that there
have b...
For Granted
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This is the view from my bedroom window.
My garden with its metal chickens then my old field where the allotments
and Ukrainian Village once stood, an...
Hot Flush
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Hot shower vs flush toilet… no competition in my view; a hot shower is more
desirable than a flush toilet. Other toilet solutions are available.
However,...
Weather and books.
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The weather remains well behaved. Rainy at night, bright and dry during the
day. The new students are being lulled into the belief that Scottish North
Se...
Well done!
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The small park (Rest Garden) where I go twice a day with Billy (and he goes
twice a day with Lady M) has a dedicated group of volunteer gardeners who
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Backsliding but adapting
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Every day is a little different from the last. Maybe I've just been trying
to do too much. Pharmacy and supermarket on Monday. Lab for bloodwork and
anothe...
Nature's Gifts
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One of the perks of my daughter's little farm, are the daily fresh eggs.
She shares them with family and friends alike.
If you've never tasted a farm fresh...
Dedication.
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I lost the love of my life and sweetheart and pal J last Tuesday. We
buried her on Saturday in a graveyard overlooking the bay.
The people of Bantry an...
Product review
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scrolling through Facebook, you get bombarded with lots of advertising
occasionally I fall for it.
mostly the things I buy I was thinking about anyway....
Grace Brothers
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We have 2 new chickens, both black ladies. If any of you are familiar with
British comedy tv shows you will recognize the names we have given them.
Th...
CELEBRATIONS
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On Doug's actual birthday we planned to stay home but our neighbour across
the road didn't feel able to come over due to mobility problems so we took
th...
Books 13-19
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Tribute by Nora Roberts
Cilla McGowan, a former child star, has found a more satisfying life
restoring homes. So she comes to Virginia’s Shenandoah Val...
How long will it take?
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We had some awful winds howling outside last night.
At one point, I heard our internet dish hit the roof and fall to the ground.
Amazingly enough, Hubby and...
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...
Looks good enough to eat :)
ReplyDeleteWasn't long before we were eating....tidbits were cut off as they cooked!
DeleteI figured you had had a bigggg day!!!!!
ReplyDeleteRest! :-) Tell us about it, after rest.
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Wednesday is May Day, another holiday. Then it will be back to normal and the final clean up
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