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Quite a chatty Tuesday

Posted on May 16, 2024 by thepogblog

This Tuesday was just about Tesco and a Percy Dog outing for Mum (and fun Power of Attorney discussions for Dad – sorry Dad).  But that didn’t stop a spot of videoing where initially Mum had nothing to say…then – … Continue reading →

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Sleep well, my Lovely Nut

Posted on May 13, 2024 by thepogblog

If you’ve been around here a while (‘here’ being The Pog Blog, or my actual life), you might remember The Lovely Nut. She was an ex boyfriends Mum who – when he and I split up – became my very … Continue reading →

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The cheese monster Tuesday

Posted on May 9, 2024 by thepogblog

This Tuesday Mum was channelling her inner grumpy toddler.  It took a while to remove the grump and find the happy, but it wasn’t permanent and there seemed to be a bit of a battle between the small grumpy child … Continue reading →

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Hair wash Tuesday

Posted on May 2, 2024 by thepogblog

Tesco: A small, uneventful shop where Mum forgot each item we were getting within seconds of going to look for it, but that is nothing unusual… Celebratory ‘we did the shopping’ cake choice:Dad suggested no cakes this week 🤷‍  Mum and … Continue reading →

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Introducing Tuesday TV (I’ll make you famous, Mum!)

Posted on April 25, 2024 by thepogblog

It’s been a while since a Tuesday post. I went away. Sister 2 took Mum away. (She is brave). Mum and Dad went to see some friends. I went on a Thursday instead (and it turns out that a change … Continue reading →

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Muddled Life Practical Tip (possibly!) – An untested idea

Posted on April 16, 2024 by thepogblog

I’ve had an idea.  I have no clue if it will work.  But it’s probably worth a try. Mum is getting in more of a pickle with what’s happening when (not just day to day – also whether something planned … Continue reading →

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A letter to Mummy W

Posted on April 11, 2024 by thepogblog

Dear Mummy W, You won’t be able to read this.  I don’t know when you stopped being able to read but I know when you look at words now you guess them based on context like a small child. And … Continue reading →

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Same but different

Posted on April 9, 2024 by thepogblog

The other night as we were cleaning our teeth, I told Mr R my right nostril hurt. Him: have you stuck something up it? Me: Yes, an orange smartie. Him: Really? Me: No, of course not…………..I did once though. And … Continue reading →

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The master manipulator

Posted on April 2, 2024 by thepogblog

Norman, as you might know, is my cat.  Norman, is rather old, grumpy and terribly demanding these days.  He is soon to be 14 and while I know many cats live much longer, none of mine have.  So, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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The pondering Tuesday

Posted on March 28, 2024 by thepogblog

Tuesday stats: Tesco:  The biggest shop we ever did together.  Too much to do a trolley check which made mum happy.  She said I was allowed to drop the blue tokens on the donation bin at the end as a … Continue reading →

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