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A Pog diet

In the ongoing saga to work out the cause of the pain in my face and having completely stumped the dentist, yesterday I went to Guys Hospital to see the surgeon who had done the second wisdom tooth extraction (the … Continue reading

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Little pea and me…and some dinosaurs

Yesterday was a long over due Little Pea and me day. There was much excitement when I told him our adventure included dinosaurs….followed by crushing disappointment when I had to admit that no, we weren’t going to Jurassic Park, and … Continue reading

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A chaotic 44 minutes

I nearly had another fireman story for you tonight.  Nearly, but not quite. I can explain by telling you what happened between 1.56pm and 2.40pm. 1.56pm – realise I am hosting a teleconference at 2pm and had better log on … Continue reading

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One of THOSE days

You know those days when you don’t know whether to laugh or cry?  When sitting rocking in a corner with your fingers in your ears seems like a sensible option?  Today was one of those days.  (For the record, I … Continue reading

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Bumpkinsville in pictures

It’s that time of year where people are posting pictures of their holidays. I love seeing far away places, but actually, it’s the ones closer to home that I love the most…possibly because those places seem more attainable. As I … Continue reading

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Pog six eyes

I’ve never been keen on eyes.  If I think about them too much they spontaneously pour with water so agreeing with the optician last weekend that trying contact lenses was a good idea seems a bit daft.  But after spending … Continue reading

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I made food!

Tonight I made something that wasn’t toast! I roasted tomatoes – from my garden, with feta and rosemary – from my garden (not the feta, obviously) and had that with lettuce – from my garden and a jacket potato: It … Continue reading

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it’s all about the speed…

Technology is not my friend, but today it made me laugh a lot. I’m still working hard at the unfatness plan. I will never be particularly good, but I do get some weird sense of achievement at sweating my way … Continue reading

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Pog and Norman similarities

You know that theory that over time dogs and their owners look more and more alike?  It’s not the case with cats, is it?  They are such independent creatures I don’t think they would allow it.  Norman has developed his … Continue reading

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The effects of heat

It’s summer!  I know this because earlier on I was on a conference call in my conservatory and I spotted my neighbour in his Y-fronts.  Just his Y-fronts. I’m not going to complain about the heat – I love being … Continue reading

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