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Ear-Wigging

I love ear wigging.  I overheard a conversation in a lift at work today between two girls that made me giggle.  It went something like: Girl 1:  I like the furry collar on your coat.  I had to take mine … Continue reading

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Out-doors-ness

It was mum’s birthday this week and for part of her present I took her on a course to ‘learn to make rustic plant supports with hazel wood’.  Mum is a keen gardener so I thought it would appeal.  I … Continue reading

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Continued technique issues

Well, it seems that my technique in the pool really is that bad.  I was questioned about it again today.  By Nose-Clip-Man!  He wasn’t quite as direct as Sister 2’s friend the other week, but to be honest, I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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A couple of hidden smiles

Some of you lovely people have enquired about how my view of the brick wall is in the new office.  I can confirm it is still there.  Today I was wishing it was all the way around me though, as … Continue reading

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Oops!

They say you should try everything once.  Perhaps I should have given this one a miss though. But since I did, here we go. Introducing the newest Pogimal…Cat-Arse-imal:   It’s not just me is it?  No.  Didn’t think so.  Oops … Continue reading

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A Weekend of Creativity

I think it is fair to say that it has been a creative weekend. Sisters 1, 2 and I went on a course to learn to string buttons. Sister 2 was very creative in that she was the only one … Continue reading

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Size isn’t everything you know…

I really object to being a grown up sometimes. And I REALLY object to an estate agent talking to me about ‘my generation and maybe even yours’ as though I was old enough to be his mother.  Grrr. I had … Continue reading

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Worming and Wellies

I took the boys to the vets on Friday for their worming tablets and their 3 monthly check (Norman may have now moved from labrador status to that of a puma but it’s nothing to worry about…yet, apparently).  The visits … Continue reading

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Speed? Check. Nap? Check. Distance? Check. Technique? Erm…

The un-fatness plan has been back on with a vengeance this week and this morning I was particularly proud of myself.  Firstly because I managed to master the art of the two second swim nap (yes, really) and secondly because … Continue reading

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A new toy and a step back in time

You know how some people have a ‘calling’ in life?  In their career, or to be a mum or to do some ridiculous level of goodness?  Well, I think I have now identified mine.  I think my calling was to … Continue reading

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