A Catheter Malfuction
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Yesterday’s pissy theme has carried on today , for towards the end of *The
Crown’s *quiz, I experienced what only could be described as a catheter
malfu...
A LOAF, A HOUSEKEEPER, ANOTHER RUNNER
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*Today I plan on making a ginger loaf/cake. I had a piece at craft group
last week and it was delicious! So, Stew is keen for me to have a go at
maki...
Just another morning....
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I'd been putting some dog 'unmentionables' in the bin, when I was
approached by a man of about 35 years old.
"Excuse me Sir, is your name 'Hutchinson'...
The scratched Citroën
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Here are a couple of photos of the scratched Citroën I blogged about
yesterday. The one above shows the car after I rinsed it off with the hose.
The one ...
Day out
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this morning I left home around nine and headed into Cranbourne. I
desperately needed a hair cut. You know when you comb your hair and it does
that sudd...
Bank Holiday calm.
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Yesterday the morning news bulletin was vaguely optimistic about peace in
the Gulf. This morning things seem to be less positive. I'll carry on
charging ...
Lest We Forget
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"Your silent tents of green We deck with fragrant flowers;
Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Memor...
Babysitting the Plants
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Last weekend, daughter and I went to the Amish greenhouses about 15
minutes away to purchase the flowers we are going to plant in a number of
urns, pots...
3 days, 3 hospitals
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I had a bit of a problem with my heart a few days ago. The local hospital
wasn't equipped (I assume) to deal with me in Hawera, so they sent me by
ambul...
Well, here we are........
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These are "Heavenly blue" morning glories. I bought a packet of seeds,
very excited about having them climb the fence behind my garden. About two
weeks...
Untitled
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I'm not one of those who are always on the go. If I wrote a post every
time something came to my mind, there would be at least two here a day, but
that ...
Blue Fog, Feijoa, Swimming Pool & a Mail Boat Ride
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We have had some strange blue fog effects this week... truly, that isn't
sky you can see through those lower blue patches..
My entire feijoa crop fits in...
SOLAR POWER
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Four weeks ago we got a quote for the installation of solar panels and
decided to go ahead with it. For the first three weeks there seemed to be
a lot of ...
Books 31-36
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Tango one by Stephen Leather
In different parts of London, three recruits prepare for their first day at
the Metropolitan Police's training centre at H...
Xmas decorations
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Greymouth has 3 main streets in town. On the way home from work at night
I've been stopping to take photos of some of the shop window decorations.
It'...
A Birthday Present.
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I reached the grand old age of 62 last Friday. Like that great English
folk singer Sandy Denny once sang:
"Who knows where the time goes?"
I received ...
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...
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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