Category Archives: Pog Life

The cherry on top

Posted on September 9, 2016 by thepogblog

I rather like Cherry Bakewells. I was wondering the other day in what way they are ‘hand finished’ as the box claimed. I came to the conclusion it was the cherry. Someone somewhere must have a job title of ‘cherry … Continue reading →

Posted in holiday, Pog Life | Tagged cherry bakewell, holiday preparation, not enough time | 4 Comments

Look carefully

Posted on September 6, 2016 by thepogblog

Sometimes we don’t all see things the way they are intended. A friend posted this on Facebook from his holiday a few days ago. I read it quickly, then I read it again. I had no idea Abraham Lincoln had saved … Continue reading →

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One of those people

Posted on September 2, 2016 by thepogblog

I am an idiot. It’s hardly breaking news, but what happened last night is still making me cringe. I get the coach to work these days. I have for a few months – and very civilised it is too. On … Continue reading →

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A case of mistaken identity

Posted on August 30, 2016 by thepogblog

So, on Sunday night this happened: Now, I’ve always thought it would be lovely for a complete stranger to endorse the pog blog in some way, but it was very obvious that Dr K. had got in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Hotness and firemen

Posted on August 26, 2016 by thepogblog

It’s hot. I like hot weather. It’s just not quite so fun when you work from home and sit in a conservatory to do so. Usually I would move into a cooler part of the house in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Pog Towers 2?

Posted on August 23, 2016 by thepogblog

You know how a while back I went out just to look at some furniture and came home having bought a wardrobe a third of the size of the one I already had? Well, I’ve kind of done it again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged being a grown up, estate agents, house buying, house photos, moving house, Pog Towers | Leave a comment

It’s the thought that counts…

Posted on August 21, 2016 by thepogblog

We all know, that when it comes to presents, it’s the thought that counts, right? And I do appreciate that thought has gone into every present I receive, but sometimes I do wonder exactly what that thought process was… Yesterday The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumpkinsville, Pog Life | Tagged day out, it's the thought that counts, presents, The Lovely Nut | Leave a comment

Flashing Bumpkinsville

Posted on August 16, 2016 by thepogblog

Any woman who runs knows that the most vital piece of equipment is their sports bra. Even if you’re lolloping along, three legged donkey style, you have to have one to save ouchiness, droopiness and, in some cases, black eyes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumpkinsville, Good for you, Pog Life, running | Tagged exercise, oops, paddington, sports bra | Leave a comment

A Pog diet

Posted on August 10, 2016 by thepogblog

In the ongoing saga to work out the cause of the pain in my face and having completely stumped the dentist, yesterday I went to Guys Hospital to see the surgeon who had done the second wisdom tooth extraction (the … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Pog Life | Tagged hospital, ouch, rice pudding, soft diet, surgeon, wisdom tooth extraction | 2 Comments

Little pea and me…and some dinosaurs

Posted on August 7, 2016 by thepogblog

Yesterday was a long over due Little Pea and me day. There was much excitement when I told him our adventure included dinosaurs….followed by crushing disappointment when I had to admit that no, we weren’t going to Jurassic Park, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Pog Life | Tagged Auntie Pog, day out, dinosaurs, fun, Little Pea, little pea and me day, tractor ride | Leave a comment