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The potentially perfect snackbag

Posted on June 10, 2024 by thepogblog

You know how there are things that happen in life that absolutely confirm you are getting older?  One happened the other day.  Amazon delivered my order of a ‘SKYSPER Sling Bag Crossbody Backpack – Chest Shoulder Cross Body Bag Travel … Continue reading →

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The poke in the eye Tuesday

Posted on June 6, 2024 by thepogblog

This is the Tuesday where Mum had to open the Humbugs while we queued to pay in Tesco as we were there so long she got hungry (we were in the longest queue but she wouldn’t contemplate joining any others … Continue reading →

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Going back in time in Cornwall

Posted on June 5, 2024 by thepogblog

Have you ever thought back to a childhood holiday and wanted to recreate it? All my young childhood holidays were spent in North Cornwall and I’ve wanted to go back for years.  a couple of weeks ago week we did. … Continue reading →

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Dreams and unicorns

Posted on May 30, 2024 by thepogblog

I was woken this morning at 5am this morning by a bubble of excitement in my tummy.  I had a few of those lovely sleepy moments where I tried to remember what it was about. Were we going on holiday? … Continue reading →

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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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