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The grand opening of the West Wing

Posted on May 3, 2013 by thepogblog

For the last five days, utter chaos has reigned at Pog Towers. I’ve mentioned before (possibly a couple of times) that I live in the teeniest house in the world. Perhaps I’ve not explained it properly though, as a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged conservatory, Little Pea, Norman, Pog Towers, Sister 1, West Wing | Leave a comment

Argh!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by thepogblog

Honestly is good. I like honesty. I have decided that it should come with a caveat though: Gentle honesty is better than hurtful honesty. This observation is the result of two people being a little too honest with me last … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life, Trichotillomania | Tagged Bradley, Bradley Wiggins, office, oops, Trich, Trichotillomania, work | 1 Comment

Bradley goes into retirement

Posted on April 18, 2013 by thepogblog

I have a bit of a ‘thing’ around the number three. Some might call it Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They might be right. I have to ‘check’ things three times. The windows, the front door, the car doors (the door handles … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life, Trichotillomania | Tagged bad hair, big brave Pog, Bradley, growing through a shaved head, OCD, office, Trich, Trichotillomania, work | 6 Comments

Making mutants

Posted on April 16, 2013 by thepogblog

This weekend I showed Sister 1 my newest creations: He is supposed to be a bird. I acknowledge he likes like a mutant. The next attempt was a little better: But then I let myself down again when … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life, sewing | Tagged crochet, crochet animals, crochet hat, hobby, sewing, Sister 1 | 2 Comments

Lessons of the week

Posted on April 12, 2013 by thepogblog

It’s been one of those weeks where I wonder if it’s just me that’s a bit odd or if other people are just quieter about it. I have discovered that: Bradley now does interesting ‘curling’ when part way through drying. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Pog Life | Tagged cooking, lessons of the week, Norman, oddness, oops, secret baker, Sister 1, Sister 2 | 4 Comments

A Crafty Day Out

Posted on April 11, 2013 by thepogblog

A couple of years ago. Lovely Mummy of Gorgeous Godson and I decided we would stop giving each other birthday presents. Instead, we’d spend some time together doing things – no partners, no children and no cats (not that I … Continue reading →

Posted in sewing | Tagged Alison Murray, day out, gorgeous godson, knitting, Lovely Friend, Show, The Creative Stitches and Hobbycrafts Show | Leave a comment

What do you think?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by thepogblog

Can I ask for your help, you lovely people? I know that’s not how my blog works usually, but hey, a change is as good as a rest and all that. I would love to hear your views – either … Continue reading →

Posted in Dating, Pog Life | Tagged dating, introduction agency, negative attitude | 13 Comments

Introducing: Little Pea!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by thepogblog

On Wednesday night, my very talented Sister 1 gave birth to my very first nephew – Little Pea. He is gorgeous. But then I would say that. So I thought rather than just bragging, I’d use this post to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged brother-in-law, dad, Little Pea, mum, nephew, Sister 1, Sister 2 | Leave a comment

A week off work Pog style

Posted on April 2, 2013 by thepogblog

I am really rubbish when it comes to taking time off work (unless it involves lying in the sun somewhere warm, when I am very good at it). I intended to spend the last week lounging around on the sofa … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life, sewing, Uncategorized | Tagged BlackBerry of Evil, gardening, holiday, sewing, Sister 2 | 2 Comments