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Not taking the biscuit. Or the cupcake. (Surprisingly)
A few weeks ago I met Maureen and Margaret over the garden fence. They invited me to the Macmillan coffee morning they were planning at the supported living residence up the road. That day was today. Not being one to … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, Pog Life
Tagged Beachville, big brave Pog, macmillan coffee morning, neighbours, perry, socialising
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No trainers needed – Ithaca edition
I’m back from a week (mostly) in the sun. Time away from the laptop with family and Himself on the tiny Greek island that I love was fantabulous. Despite having been there quite a few times, I got to … Continue reading
Bring the party food! (A guest post by Norman)
My Pog and himself have just informed me they are leaving me once again for ‘a bit of sun’. I got in the suitcase but they said I wouldn’t like it. I am unimpressed. So I propose instead we have … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachville, cats, holiday
Tagged guest post, holiday, Norman, Norman cat
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No trainers needed
My words seem a bit small in the shadow of yesterday’s post, so I’m just going to tell you a little secret then show you some photos: The secret? I don’t always like running that much. I LOVE the feeling … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, exercise, Good for you, Pog Pictures, running
Tagged armchair run, Beachville, beachville running, graffiti, marina, pier, running, trainers
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Your opportunity to provide a smile
I started writing a huge long post tonight, but it’s not needed. What is needed is to tell you that: I have the two strongest sisters ever created. While Sister 2 was in hospital with Little Wisp, Sister 1 was … Continue reading
Posted in family
Tagged brain tumour, charity, family, fundraising, just giving, Kings hospital, Little Pea, little princess trust, Little Wisp, love, Sister 1, Sister 2
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Meeting the neighbours
I’ve always found it a bit tricky to meet new people. I’ve often thought that it would be easier if I had children as there are more opportunities and an obvious common ground. In fact, since moving to Beachville, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachville, cats, Pog Life
Tagged Beachville, introductions, Little Pea, neighbours, Norman
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Not my average bank holiday
This weekend was lovely and sunny. I don’t think I’ve ever said that after a UK bank holiday before; I’m not sure anyone has… Himself and I made the most of it. We went to the pub for good food … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, exercise, family, fitness, Good for you, holiday, Pog Life, running
Tagged bank holiday, bank holiday weekend, cakeathon, cycling, fun, half marathon, Himself, Little Pea, Little Wisp, marathon, real goody bags, running, sun
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What is your heart’s desire?
Because I have to run in whole kilometers (because I am a bit odd like that), on my seafront runs I have particular places I turn depending on how far I am going. There is one turning point where I … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, exercise, fitness, Good for you, Pog Life, Pog Pictures, running
Tagged Dashcam Man, falling over, graffiti, heart's desire, I wish, idiot, smile
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You meant ‘expressive’, right?
I did a brave thing last week. I don’t mean having Little Pea for a weekend, or spending the day with him, Himself and Himself’s boys. I don’t even mean taking them all for a picnic / scavenger hunt when … Continue reading
Posted in Pog Life, Trichotillomania
Tagged expressive hands, filming, mental health, minnie mouse, minnie mouse on speed, this is me, Trich, Trichotillomania
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