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#stepmumwins
I’ve done some scary things in my time. My volunteer work in the Philippines was pretty scary. Learning to scuba dive (and throw up underwater as a result of the panic attacks it induced) was rather hairy and almost every … Continue reading
Posted in cats, family, Pog Life, Realtionships, step mum
Tagged #stepmumwins, bigger boy, family, Himself, Norman, smaller boy, step mum, stepparent
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Birthday boy!
It is Star Wars day today. It is very nearly the start of a long weekend in the UK. But FAR more importantly, it is Norman’s birthday. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Normy, Happy … Continue reading
Posted in animals, cats
Tagged birthday, happy birthday, Norman, Norman cat, normous norman
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a different view
There is much muchness going on and I’m behind with all the blog based thoughts in my head as well as heaps of other things. But this morning before work it was cold, but not torrential rain for a change, … Continue reading
Posted in Beachbumpkinsville, cats, exercise, gardening, Good for you, Pog Pictures, step mum
Tagged Beachbumpkinsville, gardening, Himself, Norman cat, perspective, run, smiles, step mum, the boys, thoughts, vegetables, view
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The losing of the plot
I don’t know if it’s too much work, too much running, too much house-wife-ing (because not only am I now cooking proper food that doesn’t include toast, but last week I took the hem up on a pair of curtains. … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachbumpkinsville, cats, Pog Life
Tagged Beachbumpkinsville, Himself, madness, Norman, Norman cat, snow, talking cat
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Mostly about breaking stuff
Himself has been away for work this week. Presumably I am now quite rubbish being left on my own now and have taken to breaking things. This was last nights text messaging between us: The snow reference is because it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Beachbumpkinsville, cats, Pog Life
Tagged breaking stuff, oops, Our Towers, sorry Norman
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Side effects of working from home
I’m starting to worry about me. I’m really lucky – I get to work from home four days a week so I get to wear slippers at my desk, have Norman help with my work and eat all the food … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachbumpkinsville, Pog Life, work
Tagged dog walkers, Himself, lack of sanity, Our Towers, sanity, stupid, tally, working from home
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The excitement of neighbours
Our Towers has been our home for almost a week. We’re strangely settled (even if it does feel like we are staying in an Air BnB that we’ll have to leave soon). We’re mostly unpacked (other than the rather large … Continue reading
Posted in Beachville, cats, Pog Life
Tagged chatty neighbour, grown up, happy, moving house, neighbours, new house, Norman cat, Our Towers
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Paintings and plates
I don’t think I’ve ever used this blog to recommend anything or anyone – it doesnt really fit with the aim of spreading smiles, but two people have sent smiles my way recently and I think you might be interested….so, … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachville, Bumpkinsville, cats
Tagged adpine antiques, Beachville, bumpkinsville, funtiture, Painting, pet portrait, smiles
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Another parcel and more smiles
I think I may have been born at the wrong time. Social media is all very well and good, but the only thing better than sending a parcel is receiving one (I know it’s supposed to be the other way … Continue reading
Posted in cats, family, Pog Life, Realtionships
Tagged christmas tree, Himself, Little Pea, Norman, parcel, Sister 1
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A Norman’s eye view (belated black cat appreciation and photography homework)
I forgot it was black cat appreciation day last week. Again. Sorry Norman. I have tried to make it up to him though. Homework given at week 4 of my photography class was to do ‘a day in the life’ … Continue reading
Posted in animals, Beachville, cats, photography, Pog Pictures
Tagged black cat, black cat appreciation, evening class, homework, Norman, photography, photography class
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