Tag Archives: Norman

Goodnight, Norman

Dear Norman, I was going to say that you have been my faithful furball for over fourteen years, but actually, ‘faithful’ is not entirely accurate.  ‘Indifferent’ is probably closer to the truth. We’ve been through a lot together, haven’t we? … Continue reading

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Training – from two paws to four paws

This week, Friday is the new Tuesday because we swapped days as tomorrow Mum has a hospital appointment with the very bamboozling doctor with all the long words and lots of diagnosis’s.  I’m hoping we don’t come away with any … Continue reading

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Many birthday purrrs

Norman is a teenager! Thirteen today. These days, Norman is a grumpy old man; I am the only one he doesn’t swipe at (although sometimes I get that variety of grumpy treatment too) and he spends an awful lot of … Continue reading

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#stepmumwins

I’ve done some scary things in my time.  My volunteer work in the Philippines was pretty scary.  Learning to scuba dive (and throw up underwater as a result of the panic attacks it induced) was rather hairy and almost every … Continue reading

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Birthday boy!

It is Star Wars day today.  It is very nearly the start of a long weekend in the UK.  But FAR more importantly, it is Norman’s birthday. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Normy, Happy … Continue reading

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The losing of the plot

I don’t know if it’s too much work, too much running, too much house-wife-ing (because not only am I now cooking proper food that doesn’t include toast, but last week I took the hem up on a pair of curtains.  … Continue reading

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Another parcel and more smiles

I think I may have been born at the wrong time.  Social media is all very well and good, but the only thing better than sending a parcel is receiving one (I know it’s supposed to be the other way … Continue reading

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A Norman’s eye view (belated black cat appreciation and photography homework)

I forgot it was black cat appreciation day last week.  Again. Sorry Norman.  I have tried to make it up to him though. Homework given at week 4 of my photography class was to do ‘a day in the life’ … Continue reading

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Bring the party food! (A guest post by Norman)

My Pog and himself have just informed me they are leaving me once again for ‘a bit of sun’.  I got in the suitcase but they said I wouldn’t like it. I am unimpressed. So I propose instead we have … Continue reading

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Meeting the neighbours

I’ve always found it a bit tricky to meet new people.  I’ve often thought that it would be easier if I had children as there are more opportunities and an obvious common ground.  In fact, since moving to Beachville, I’ve … Continue reading

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