Tag Archives: Norman

Many birthday purrrs

Posted on May 4, 2023 by thepogblog

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

Posted on May 23, 2018 by thepogblog

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!

Posted on May 4, 2018 by thepogblog

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

Posted on February 7, 2018 by thepogblog

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

Posted on December 12, 2017 by thepogblog

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)

Posted on November 2, 2017 by thepogblog

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)

Posted on September 15, 2017 by thepogblog

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

Posted on September 5, 2017 by thepogblog

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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Norman Love

Posted on August 8, 2017 by thepogblog

I’m not ashamed to say it:  I am trying to encourage the fur ball to love me more. Since we moved in with Himself, Norman has….well, Norman has transferred his affections.  I suspect he is in love with Himself.  I … Continue reading →

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When you…

Posted on June 29, 2017 by thepogblog

…have started muttering ‘people are f*cking stupid’ under your breath more than a few times a day (and sometimes a little louder than at muttering level) …have finally got around to filing those 1K plus emails in your inbox and … Continue reading →

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