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Belated Black Cat Apprecation. Sorry Norman.
Wednesday was Black Cat Appreciation Day. I think Norman knew; he had an air of ‘appreciate me’ about him. Today he has an air of ‘I’m going to be a pain in the backside until you appreciate me’ about him, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, cats
Tagged black cat, cat appreciation day, Naughty Norman, Norman cat
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Flashing Bumpkinsville
Any woman who runs knows that the most vital piece of equipment is their sports bra. Even if you’re lolloping along, three legged donkey style, you have to have one to save ouchiness, droopiness and, in some cases, black eyes. … Continue reading
Posted in Bumpkinsville, Good for you, Pog Life, running
Tagged exercise, oops, paddington, sports bra
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The genius of Google
When I was at university I won a prize. I’m not the sort of person who wins prizes so I rushed off to find my head of course tutor to ask what it was for. She had a slightly traumatised … Continue reading
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
Posted in food, Pog Life
Tagged hospital, ouch, rice pudding, soft diet, surgeon, wisdom tooth extraction
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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
Posted in Pog Life
Tagged Auntie Pog, day out, dinosaurs, fun, Little Pea, little pea and me day, tractor ride
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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
Posted in Bumpkinsville, gardening
Tagged bonfire, fireman, Mr Bonfire man, neighbours, smoke, there will be light, Y-fronts man
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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
Posted in cats, fitness, work, yoga
Tagged Email, I'm and idiot, Norman cat, people are idiots, yoga
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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
Posted in Cycling, Pog Life, Pog Pictures
Tagged Bumkinsville, countryside, cycling, no filter, Pretty, sheep
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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
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
Posted in cats, Cooking, food, Pog Life
Tagged cooking, delicious, food, home grown veg, home made lollies, lovely food, Norman cat
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