Busy streets
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In a town of 17,000 people the arrival of 10,000 students can't be missed.
The university precincts are suddenly thronged with young faces. The golf
cou...
Positive signs
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The first of the roses are coming out
unfortunately so are those dam reeds!
I think I’m going to have to use poison to kill them
i really don’t like to,...
Veggie Monday, Tuesday, Wednes......
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We are eating much less meat than we used to. This is not for any ethical
reason, or even financial reasons, it just happens to suit our way of life.
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Status report: not much change
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The arthritis pain has moved from the left hand and arm to the right hand
and arm. Otherwise, not much change my my condition. I can type for a
couple of...
Lu
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I lived in the picturesque city of York for three years in the 1980s. and
remember my salad days at Bootham Park , the flag ship psychiatric Hospital
, ...
PLUMBER HERE
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*This morning I have the plumber coming to instal an insinkerator. It was
supposed to happen last week, but he had the flu. It didn't matter being
l...
BIRTHDAY
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It is Doug's Birthday on Thursday (9/11). He originally said he didn't
want any celebration i.e. party or anything else. He eventually agreed to
a get...
Kakariki
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This guy came into my work last week with his bird - I can't remember the
type of bird but he said she was a type of green cockatiel. After looking
on...
Maslow
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Somewhere way, way, way back in my university days we had in some class or
other been 'invited' to discuss Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs. I seem to
recall ...
Autumn Is Calling
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Despite sultry August days, subtle signs of changing seasons are all around.
Summer days are noticeably shorter. There is a cooler rush to the evening
air...
At last.......Crete....Part 1
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It's the color of the sea.......so uniquely beautiful.
Brief history of Chania ~
Minoan civilization: 2700-1450 BCE
Fell under Roman control: 69 BCE...
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...
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...
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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