Another Repurposed Railway Line Walk.
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We went to County Limerick the other day and myself and Bronte walked a
very short section of the Limerick Greenway.
I have only 2 sections to walk a...
'Shoogling' swallows.
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A gulp of swallows land in the mud by the stream. They settle down,
'shoogle' their backsides in the mud, then take off again. They repeat
this behaviou...
Getting from San Francisco to Saint-Aignan
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Continuing my saga... On this date 22 years ago we arrived in France on our
way to Saint-Aignan with a few suitcases and our 11-year-old dog Collette.
We h...
Tis the season....
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Just as we eat Asparagus at least twice a week at the moment(on my shopping
days), we are now eating Strawberries even more often.
Whether they be eate...
ANOTHER LIST OF JOBS
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*Our tenth day waking up in our new home.*
*It has been ten hectic, busy days.*
*And the busyness won't be over for quite a while yet.*
*Today is a p...
Hello June
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June Days are upon us.
Heat and humidity are now a daily occurrence, followed by cooling,
nightly pop-up storms.
The songbirds are raising their second c...
Birthday
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Lots of lovely birthday messages today, and I’m seeing family tonight which
is lovely too, but I needed to get out of the cottage today to do
something...
Bother
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Rushing at things I guess.... I carry a note book about these days and
before I set off for town I spend part of the prior evening going through
the notes ...
Wind
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I took this photo of B's greenhouse this morning to shower how the cover
has come off - that's how much wind we've had. He's got each end fastened
dow...
Crafting and caring
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This little poppet wasn’t her usual chatty self
I bought some new items to play with
She only played a lit while then climbed onto the couch to lay down...
Gypsy Day in Taranaki. June 1st
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In a nutshell, Gypsy Day is the start of the dairy season and sees a large
number of dairy farming families, shareholders, contract milkers and
employ...
WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO:
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We were lucky with the walk on Monday which was on the Boardwalk at A.H.
Reed Park
Tuesday, Doug went back to his Art Class for the first time since his...
Friday morning thoughts
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A while ago, one of my very good friends here in Blogland asked me how my
English, which was so bad at first, improved so much. I told him that I
learn ...
Books 4-8
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Double Agent by Jack Mars
At the outset of the Cold War, in the ruins of postwar Europe, rookie CIA
Agent Tyler Wolf must navigate a precarious partners...
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 ...
Blessed Pascha ~ Happy Easter!
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Our kouvouklion this year. We had to do it after one service and hurry up
to finish before the next one began. We were vacuuming and sweeping as
peop...
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...
Sunday, February 23,2025
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Here are some pictures taken today. I finally got out for a much needed
walk around the little village. There are now vertical snow walls sliced
o...
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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