Category Archives: Pog Life

My new face

Posted on January 16, 2026 by thepogblog

At some point last year I was going out somewhere with Mr R and had one of those moments when I just could not remember…in this case, it was whether I’d put my make up on or not. I don’t … Continue reading →

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No aliens to see here

Posted on January 8, 2026 by thepogblog

Once upon a time (around a decade ago), many miles away (Bumpkinsville), my brain used to do a weird thing on quite a regular basis.  At least, I think it’s weird; I guess other people’s brain might do the same … Continue reading →

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Retaining information

Posted on December 12, 2025 by thepogblog

Someone in Mum’s dementia unit can read and retain information.  Dont get me wrong, this is great.  For them.  Less so for people like me. Because, to keep people safe in a home such as Mum’s there are key pads … Continue reading →

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It was a 5 minute job

Posted on November 14, 2025 by thepogblog

We all have those five minute jobs that grow legs occasionally, don’t we? I had one yesterday.  All I had to do was call the local log man to request a delivery of logs.  And it turned out he had … Continue reading →

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Introducing…Beryl

Posted on November 7, 2025 by thepogblog

Beryl lives up our road.  Beryl is all sorts of amazing. She walks her dog – at a fair pace –  every day, whatever the weather, sometimes with her friend Derrick and his dog who both live a few doors … Continue reading →

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And the secret weapon is…

Posted on October 9, 2025 by thepogblog

Dear People in my computer: In that last post about Pog’s Chaotic Kitchen Care, I might have got a bit cocky.  I thought we’d sorted Dad’s weight, he was on the up and I could cross that off my list. … Continue reading →

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There is a possibility I might have magical powers…

Posted on September 12, 2025 by thepogblog

To set the scene, It’s day 3 of our South Downs Way (SDW) walk and we’re due to walk 28km.  Day 2 we’d walked 23km and by the 20km mark my shoulders and hips hurt so much from my rucksack … Continue reading →

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What the hell was that?! A week walking the South Downs Way

Posted on September 11, 2025 by thepogblog

My plan to post daily on our South Downs Way walk failed because…well, All The Things 🤦🏼‍♀️ First: By almost the end of Day Two I didn’t see how I was going to get to the end of Day Two, … Continue reading →

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What type of fun is this?

Posted on August 30, 2025 by thepogblog

Swearing imminent.  You’ve been warned. Oh fuck, oh fuck oh FUCKITY FUCK. Oh fuck a duck. What have I agreed to do?  Tomorrow morning we get on a bus, then a train, then another train, all the way to Winchester.  … Continue reading →

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Hiking with a twist: Because why not add another challenge?

Posted on August 22, 2025 by thepogblog

I thought that walking was what English people do and hiking is what Americans do.  But it turns out that’s not quite right. According to Ordnance Survey (and they should know, right?): …. A simple distinction between hiking and walking … Continue reading →

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