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Back after a break Tuesday

I went away last week. I went to Cornwall.  It was…well, actually it was really, really windy and mostly very wet.  We even had two named storms while we were there.  But it was still stunning, as Cornwall is. We … Continue reading

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We need badges!

I’ve had an idea. We need badges! And now I will take a couple of steps back and explain myself: Some of the time I spend with Mum is funny and some is daft and some is enjoyable and some…well, … Continue reading

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The more than a small adventure Tuesday

Last summer I requested Mum’s GP put her forward for a memory assessment. We were told that the waiting list was so long we were on the waiting list for the waiting list. I took Mum to a private doctor … Continue reading

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The Tuesday and bonus Friday with lots of giggling

Well, Christmas feels about three years ago now, doesn’t it? I’ll just skip all that bit and share this weeks Tuesday TV with you – which was actually mostly last Fridays bonus day. After a few initial hiccups with dressing … Continue reading

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The visiting Tuesday

I’d made two dinners – one meat (Boys), one veggie (Me and Mr R) by 7.45am this Tuesday.  I impressed myself.  And wondered if I’d peaked a little early. After the usual bits back at Mum and Dads (Showering, hair … Continue reading

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NOT for sharing

My sisters and I don’t share food.  With anyone.  We suspect based on Mums ability to inhale cake and then snaffle our portions when we take her out for coffee. it may be something to do with our upbringing.  But … Continue reading

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The floofiest wool I ever did see…

…it was meant to be for chickens.  But it turns out: I get bored making the same things at the moment and there are many ideas trying to escape from my head. The floofiest wool needed to be used to … Continue reading

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The Christmas Card Tuesday (and a secret plan update)

Tuesday this week started a little fraught..and mostly continued that way. Mum had dressed in a pair of trousers and a jumper…over her PJs, and insisted that was fine and that she was wearing underwear.  (She wasn’t).  It’s hard to … Continue reading

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A bit of a Step Mum crash course

For two weeks now, I’ve been a full time step mum.  I mean, I’ve been a step mum for a few years now, but it was limited to weekends, week night visits and holidays.  This somewhat unexpected change has come … Continue reading

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The Jam vs Wool Tuesday

Last week while I was playing around with AI (get me, sounding all techie), I asked Claude  to tell my fortune (ruined it there, didn’t I?) and part of the pronouncement Claude made was to: Beware of Tuesday next – … Continue reading

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