Yes, you got it, it was Windsday! Watched the Winnie the Pooh video many, many times with our two when they were small. I've never tried windsurfing. I admire those who try and learn those kinds of adventurous sports. -Jenn
Lamb, beans, and chard
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This is the 3 lb. de-boned, rolled, and tied lamb shoulder that the butcher
in Saint-Aignan prepared for us.
It was expensive at 50 euros but it was delicio...
High Speed Artist (1966)
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When I lived in London back in the second half of the 60's, I met lots of
very interesting people. One of the most extraordinary was this man below,
Lione...
LET'S FINISH THAT FREAKIN RUNNER TODAY
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*You already know what I'm doing today eh?*
*I am going to finish the latest runner of course. I only have to make the
binding and stitch it on.*
*The...
Xmas Tree
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Roger’s haircut ( Weaver sitting pissed off in background)
*Roger *had a haircut today.
*Mary *is going bald so needs no trim as yet .
I’ve got group supe...
Too much excitement
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Our days are usually very quiet and, frankly rather dull. But I don't mind
at all, really. Some days require me to venture outside--to the doctor's
offi...
There's a lot to be thankful for.
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Quite a sunrise this morning. Usually the wind farm offshore is invisible.
This morning the pylons stand out low on the horizon. Two deer and a small
bu...
Overcast
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Much of November so far here has been overcast with the odd sunny day but
mostly cloudy with showers of rain - so not very interesting for example
tod...
A Pilgrimage Along The Goats Path Road.
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I walked fifty one miles last week. I just have to get out of the house
and pound the tarmac at the moment. It's far too wet the walk the Sheep's
Head...
Another change
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Today has been the total opposite to our lovely day yesterday
It was grey, windy, and raining
I did not want to go out. I needed to get some more pe...
Thanksgiving Blessings
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Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead ...
Books 20-24
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Past Transgressions by Dave Sinclair
Retired spy. Trained killing machine. Pacifist.
Retired MI6 spy Mason Nash moved to a sleepy English town so he cou...
Another gorgeous fall day here......
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Another beautiful sunset ~ the real thing was so much better, but this
isn't too bad.
Where does the day go? I was doing the "this and that" cleaning...
Fiddleheads
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No rest for the wicked... I must have been particularly evil this last week
or two. My word it has seemed busy...
Bro and SiL came by last weekend in thei...
Far from here
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Facebook sends me videos of people filming in Ukraine. I don't know why,
but I click follow on every one of them because it interests me a lot. The
vide...
Quince, Life, and Puppy Dog Tales
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The season of mellow mists inevitably means that I suddenly have a deep
desire to store food in the form of jams, pickles and syrups. It also
means that...
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 ...
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...
He must have loved it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know "Winnie The Pooh" And The Blustery Day", but don't remember if they called It "something." :-)
It was ideal weather to zip from one side of the harbour to the other. Exhilarating I would imagine!!
DeletePerfect way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteAlthough these days I’d look like a whale in a wet suit lol
You're daring just thinking about putting on a wet suit! Sure you'd look just fine
DeleteLucky him. I did try it once, I was OK going forwards, but couldn't make the wretched thing turn round. I gave up.
ReplyDeleteHe's been doing this for many years. Even at 40 odd he finds it the perfect way to enjoy the day.
DeleteHow lucky you are to live by the sea.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are. So much to do and see!
DeleteYes, you got it, it was Windsday! Watched the Winnie the Pooh video many, many times with our two when they were small. I've never tried windsurfing. I admire those who try and learn those kinds of adventurous sports. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI have watched many a Pooh movie when grandkids were younger. Did you know they are bilingual? Pooh and Piglet's greek is perfect loo
DeleteFantastic photos. Here comes Summer.
ReplyDeleteJust around the corner, cept it's raining Again today
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