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Stupidness examples
In our family we have always been taught to look after all animals. We rescue bugs rather than squish them (wasps and midges being the exceptions as they don’t have a good side), Sister 2 seems to have has more … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachville, exercise, Pog Pictures, running
Tagged animals, bug friendly, hangover, Himself, idiot, running
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Transferable smiles (possibly)
I like taking photographs of things that make me smile. I like being able to look through them at times when dragging a smile requires a bit of help, or when the world has gone a bit bonkers or just … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, cats, Cooking, family, food, gardening, Pog Pictures
Tagged Beachville, elderflower cordial, flowers, Himself, Little Pea, Little Wisp, Naughty Norman, Norman, smiles
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Makingness for Little Wisp
It’s been ages since I actually finished any makingness, but in honour of my second visit to see my beautiful new niece, I managed to finish two things: As Little Wisp seems to like pulling tubes (first she pulled her … Continue reading
Posted in crochet, family
Tagged baby cuddles, crochet, giraffe, gorgeous, Little Wisp, Long Lucy, makingness, niece, octopus
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colourful smiles
Pog tips of the day: If you ache from your exercise exertions yesterday from the moment you open your eyes, you’re unlikely to do a fast run in an hours time. Ignorning the fact that one of the hook and … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, exercise, fitness, Good for you, Pog Life, Pog Pictures, sewing
Tagged aching, Beachville, beautiful, Colour, graffiti, idiot, running, sports bra
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The mystery of the doors
I’ve always been really good at checking things. Some people would call it OCD, but I never leave a door unlocked, a window open, or the car open for anyone to snaffle the rather eclectic 10 or so CDs that … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, cats, Pog Life, Realtionships
Tagged car, ghost, Himself, house, idiot, Norman, OCD, opposable thumbs, security
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Bemused, amused, confused
I guess we’ve all had someone say something about us behind our backs at some point, whether we know it or not. And usually that something is linked, at least a little bit, to some sort of reality. I thought that … Continue reading
Posted in Pog Life, work
Tagged colleagues, gossip, Himself, imaginary husband, rumour, weirdness
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The clumsy gene
When someone you care about is having a hard time, you do what you can to help, don’t you? It’s been tricky helping out my Sisters now I’m not round the corner from them and I did wish I could … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, family, Pog Life
Tagged clumsy, clumsy gene, hurt, idiot, Little Pea, ouch, Sister, Sister 1
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Auntie, Auntie Pog
It’s not a typo. After another Beachville visit from Little Pea which included us experiencing temperature very differently: Doing some Auntie Pog / Little Pea swinging: Getting a little closer to Norman: And generally getting worn out: I took Little … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, family, Pog Life
Tagged Auntie Pog, Beachville, hospital, Little Pea, little pea and me day, Little Wisp, Norman cat, poorly, Sister 1, Sister 2, sleepover
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Saturday smiles
Smile 1: Walking up to find rainbows in your house: Smile 2: Being shown a local park with lots of outdoor gym equipment – basically a grown ups playgroups – and spending an hour playing. (Note: Don’t take a photo … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, culture, exercise, fitness, Pog Life
Tagged Beachville, countryside, festiival, for the birds, light and sound, nature, outside gym, park gym, rainbows, redwood chair, The downs, Tony's chair, views
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A different view on running
Going for a run in Bumpkinsville was mainly about the greeness and the wildlife. I’ve been mostly running around a lovely park since I got here, but thought I should explore a bit more. Today’s run couldn’t have been further from … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, exercise, fitness, Good for you, Pog Pictures, running
Tagged banksy, Beachville, cool, ruuniing, urban
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