Category Archives: family
Four days, three beds, one birthday
Last week was a roller coaster week…..again. But it ended on a high :o) Thursday was my birthday and I was whisked away by Himself for cocktails: Birthday cake (I’d specifically requested a Marks and Spencer trifle and that was … Continue reading
Meals on wheels….almost
I know I often bimble on about Bumpkinsville countryside and wildlife, but Mum and Dad’s Bumpkinsville is a whole different level to what I have been used to. The other morning two deer ran out infront of my car , … Continue reading
Parties and planning
This weekend we have mostly done things for Mummy W’s big birthday and it’s been fun. There was planning involved – quite a bit of it. The most surreal part was when Dad asked me a month or so ago … Continue reading
Catch up
This last week has been busy. Norman has taken a while to settle in at Mum and Dad’s: But we’re pretty much there now, and with a much bigger space to work in, he can supervise more effectively: He’s still … Continue reading
no power, no brain power
‘While I think you’re incredibly creative, you certainly can’t make this kind of stuff up!’ That was the start of an email from my boss this afternoon in response to my email informing her and a whole heap of colleagues that … Continue reading
A litter tray shaped oops
On Sunday I leave Pog Towers for good – the house is (finally) nearly sold. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, I’ve chosen to break the chain, so I wont be moving into my new house just yet. Hopefully that’s only … Continue reading
Packing observations
I started packing properly on Friday. So far I have learned: It doesn’t matter how much you have taken to charity shops or the tip in the last few months, you can still have way more shit than any one … Continue reading
Steroids, towers and boxes. Your average week.
‘This week is on steroids’ announced Himself on Tuesday. This is because after waiting forever, a date was finally agreed on Monday for me to move out of Pog Towers and the new owner to move in. Because things are … Continue reading
Christmasness
For about five years I have tried making Brie and cranberry canapés for Christmas. Every year they have been a complete disaster. I think I might have finally cracked it though! (You just have to ignore the fact that they … Continue reading
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