Category Archives: family

Not my average bank holiday

Posted on August 29, 2017 by thepogblog

This weekend was lovely and sunny.  I don’t think I’ve ever said that after a UK bank holiday before; I’m not sure anyone has… Himself and I made the most of it.  We went to the pub for good food … Continue reading →

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Reasons number 3289752 – 3289754

Posted on July 24, 2017 by thepogblog

So, once again, we should thank our lucky stars that this Pog is only an Auntie rather than a Mummy.  And this is why: Little Pea came to Beachville for a short stay this weekend. Nanny and Grandad brought him … Continue reading →

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Transferable smiles (possibly)

Posted on June 19, 2017 by thepogblog

I like taking photographs of things that make me smile. I like being able to look through them at times when dragging a smile requires a bit of help, or when the world has gone a bit bonkers or just … Continue reading →

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Makingness for Little Wisp

Posted on June 14, 2017 by thepogblog

It’s been ages since I actually finished any makingness, but in honour of my second visit to see my beautiful new niece, I managed to finish two things: As Little Wisp seems to like pulling tubes (first she pulled her … Continue reading →

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The clumsy gene

Posted on June 1, 2017 by thepogblog

When someone you care about is having a hard time, you do what you can to help, don’t you?  It’s been tricky helping out my Sisters now I’m not round the corner from them and I did wish I could … Continue reading →

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Auntie, Auntie Pog

Posted on May 30, 2017 by thepogblog

It’s not a typo.  After another Beachville visit from Little Pea which included us experiencing temperature very differently: Doing some Auntie Pog / Little Pea swinging: Getting a little closer to Norman: And generally getting worn out: I took Little … Continue reading →

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Little Pea and me in Beachville

Posted on May 16, 2017 by thepogblog

I had my first visitor to Beachville this weekend – Little Pea came to stay :o)  I’ve only had him to stay overnight once before, and this time he stayed for two.  I’ve come to the conclusion that there are … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Bumpkinsville.

Posted on May 2, 2017 by thepogblog

Today is final packing day.  Tomorrow morning I leave the Bumpkinsville area for the next volume in my life (‘chapter’ didn’t seem long enough.  I’m hoping for more than just one chapter). I’m going to miss quite a bit.  Obviously … Continue reading →

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Enter: Spider-Pog

Posted on April 2, 2017 by thepogblog

If you read my last post, you will know that to day was the day: the day that Spider-Pog had to do her thing. And do her thing she did. But not without learning a few things in the process. … Continue reading →

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Are you sitting down?

Posted on March 31, 2017 by thepogblog

Are you sitting comfortably?  Then I will begin. Earlier this week Sister 1 posted on Facebook that she had been let down by Spider-Man.  He was due to make an appearance at Little Pea’s birthday party on Sunday, but she … Continue reading →

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