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Christmas food

It feels like ages ago when I sighed on seeing that Tesco had put out their mince pies, thinking it was far too early…and promptly putting a box of 6 in with my shopping.  Then then repeating the process every week … Continue reading

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How not to behave at an exhibition

I probably shouldn’t go to exhibitions.  I discovered this on Saturday when I went to London (I know – on a Saturday – that is practically against my religion) to meet up with a friend for a lot of nattering … Continue reading

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Animal superpowers

Yesterday I told someone at work that my cat has quite a personality.  She said ‘all animals do though, don’t they?’  My first instinct was that she didn’t get it – Norman is different.  I mean, you’ve seen this, right? … Continue reading

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Upholstering with Norman

Not quite a year ago I started evening classes in upholstery.  I imagined it would become one of those things where, after a term of classes I could spend a few hours at the weekend working on my latest project in … Continue reading

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Internet dating: profile photos and how not to do them.

Last night I went out with some friends and did something a little bit unkind.  In my defense, there were a series of events leading up to this which probably didn’t help: I took this week as leave from work … Continue reading

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Could you help the Pog blog? Please?

I’ve said it before, but I will say it again. I never thought people would actually read my ramblings when a friend suggested writing a blog, years back on a night out, but they do…you do.  And very smile inducing … Continue reading

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A fitball update and an introduction

I’ve been asked a few times recently if I am still doing my fitball class as after my initial post, all has gone quiet on the fitball front.  I can confirm that, not only am I still going, but that … Continue reading

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What goes around…

A few years ago I had a car that was pretty much a rusty tin can on wheels.  Things went wrong with it often and I used to call my Dad to find out what the problem could be.  The calls would … Continue reading

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A thank you chicken

When my Sisters and I were little we always wrote thank you cards – we all still do in fact.  Mum trained us well.  She  told us that if we didn’t write thank you’s for presents we were given the … Continue reading

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A whole new level of mad cat lady identified

Earlier this week, I was pulling out of my parking space at the station to go home and a 4×4 stopped and blocked the (single track) road.  I had a moment of grumpiness before I realised that the driver had … Continue reading

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