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How old?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by thepogblog

I went to see Mum and Dad today. I took Mum to the garden centre and on the way – I don’t remember why – she asked how old she is.  I am utterly rubbish when it comes to peoples … Continue reading →

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Animals and loveliness (and a thumb update, which I know is what you’re really interested in…)

Posted on April 7, 2020 by thepogblog

Global confirmed cases: 1,381,014; total deaths: 78,269 (JHU) UK confirmed cases: 55,242; total deaths: 6,159 (DHSC) Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital Sunday and transferred to intensive care last night ______________________ Today involved animals and loveliness. But first: my thumb. … Continue reading →

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Some things that made me smile

Posted on March 22, 2018 by thepogblog

Yesterday Himself and I finished out Photoshop course.  I still don’t really know how I feel about it (is it a tool to cheat?), but I have learned how to remove a second head from mine:         … Continue reading →

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Mama Pat

Posted on January 20, 2018 by thepogblog

Once upon a time, a long time ago, I got to do something amazing because of one lady and her family, but mostly because  her Mum said ‘yes’. It was actually 2014, so not that long ago, although I think it … Continue reading →

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Good bye Pog Towers. Hello….

Posted on February 14, 2017 by thepogblog

It’s finally happened. Pog Towers is no longer mine and Norman and I are staying at my parents until I buy Pog Towers 2.  It’s been a funny few days. Norman has spent most of it under my bed, but … Continue reading →

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The rules of commuting

Posted on October 14, 2015 by thepogblog

I always said I’d never get a job where I had to commute. For the last 16 years I’ve been commuting up to two hours each way, so clearly that didn’t go quite to plan. With that many years under … Continue reading →

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Hospital entertainment and a really big bag

Posted on September 22, 2015 by thepogblog

My family and I try to find smiles where we can (hopefully you’ll have worked that out from this blog by now).  For some reason, it still surprised me (and made me laugh a lot) when I arrived at the … Continue reading →

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A deserted Greek house

Posted on July 2, 2014 by thepogblog

I’m not keen on walking but I do love it when, like today, I find a deserted house. This is the ghird year I’ve found one, making us think that when people die here, their houses are left intact and … Continue reading →

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Holiday daftness

Posted on June 29, 2014 by thepogblog

Tonight as we walked to the local taverna, I said I’d buy and write some postcards after dinner. ‘Don’t buy any stamps’ dad said ‘I have three with me.’ Last year I bought postcards, added stamps and before I wrote … Continue reading →

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Pictures from the last post which didn’t work….

Posted on June 27, 2014 by thepogblog

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