Author Archives: thepogblog

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Why I shouldn’t attempt to draw

Posted on April 4, 2014 by thepogblog

I have always been bad at drawing. I mean, really bad. When I was at school, my highest grade for Art was a C. My picture was so bad that my teacher re-drew it for me and I just had … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged art, bad drawing, drawing, Little Pea, mothers day cards, mum, Mummy | 2 Comments

Bumpkinsville in spring sunshine

Posted on March 31, 2014 by thepogblog

A few weeks ago I was working from home on a teleconference with a colleague in the US. I had the back door open and she asked if the noise she could hear were birds. She lives in New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumpkinsville, Pog Life | Tagged bumpkinsville, country Bumpkinsville, country walk, pub, Sister 2, spring sunshine | Leave a comment

A quick catch up

Posted on March 28, 2014 by thepogblog

I’ve not written a blog post for ages and I promised a friend some Bumpkinsville pictures but I thought I’d tell you what’s happened in my little break first. Last week I had a week off work. Recently, I finally got … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life, Uncategorized | Tagged Aunt, decorating, flooring, holiday, hospital, lampsahed making, mum, Norman, Painting | 6 Comments

The wheels on the bus go round and round…

Posted on March 14, 2014 by thepogblog

The doctor told me this week that I can drive again (hooray!). Last weekend though, I couldn’t and I’d booked myself in at the hairdressers. I was feeling a bit cross that, rather than jump in the car and whizz … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumpkinsville, Pog Life | Tagged bumpkinsville, buses, local business | 2 Comments

Pog pictures – week 10

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thepogblog

Featuring my washing, a terrible selfie, a toilet and teeth. I have two photos from the 11th and I couldn’t decided between them. Both were taken when I went to Harley Street (a rare moment of poshness courtesy of health … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Pictures | Tagged Harley Street, Little Pea, London camp, Pog Pictures | 5 Comments

The magic Magical Pillow

Posted on March 10, 2014 by thepogblog

Almost a year ago a friend asked me to make something to help cure her son’s nightmares. It seemed a tall order, but the Pillow of Power was born. And weirdly, it worked. Roll on 10 months; another friend remembered … Continue reading →

Posted in crochet, sewing | Tagged crochet dragon, magical pillow, nightmares, pillow of power | 8 Comments

Entirely Norman. I’m sorry. Kind of.

Posted on March 7, 2014 by thepogblog

“A cat is more intelligent than people believe, and can be taught any crime.” -Mark Twain Notebook, 1895 I can only assume that for the last few weeks, Norman has been keeping this intelligence under wraps. He owns two lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, cats | Tagged cat, Norman, Norman cat | 6 Comments

A recipe for cheerfulness

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thepogblog

On Friday I had an MRI scan. When you’re a bit wary of enclosed spaces, head first in a tube with a cage round your head is not a fun way to spend 30 minutes. It’s worse when you’re feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged birthday party, Fantabulous Friends, gorgeous godson, super heroes, too much wine, villain | 4 Comments

Not so boring Bumpkinsville

Posted on February 28, 2014 by thepogblog

On Wednesday I was feeling a bit sorry for myself. It was turning into a long week, and after the loveliness of seeing people on Monday things were getting a bit lonely and uneventful at Pog Towers. (That is, other … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumpkinsville, Pog Life | Tagged bumpkinsville, neighbours | 4 Comments