Category Archives: home

When Temper bites back

We had a pretty productive day yesterday with our DIY, leaving just the woodwork to paint today. Both of us were tired so opted for an early night. Maya got me up at 5.15, which is not unusual so I … Continue reading

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That buzzin’ ain’t bees.

I turned off my computer last night and was about to settle down for the night when I heard a buzzing noise. I was used to my transformer humming, but this was different and when I reached across to turn … Continue reading

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It’s another US present!

Most readers know I read my utility meters every week to keep on top of costs and my budget, especially as the government have approved energy prices can be increased (only once decreased) every three months and we are due … Continue reading

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #410

Reena is our host and you can join in HERE. As she says, The theme for this week is Hygge. It is a term in  Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. We lived it … Continue reading

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Moving House update.

Here we are at the end of July and come Aug 5th, our house will have been on the market a year. Our first agent was a bad choice as we only had one viewing for the duration of their … Continue reading

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Thursday Inspiration: HOME

Home is where the heart is, Home is where the love is, Home is where the dog is.   Written in response to Jim’s Thursday Inspiration post HERE

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With a bash and a thump……………..

Our washing line was practically doing the loop-de-loop as the post we’d replaced last year was doing a pretty good impression of the Tower of Pisa. The soil here is clay based and the top stuff is sandy and loose, … Continue reading

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Today is Friday 22nd November 2024

It has been an interesting day. Both of us got up later than usual thanks to Maya letting us have a lie in and not wanting to go out at 5am. Hubby had a shower and then we had a … Continue reading

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Fall of the Triffids.

Once again, our tomato plants have got the better of us and taken on the persona of triffids. I opened the greenhouse door today and was confronted with a jungle of greenery and thought enough was enough. Photos July 2020 … Continue reading

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Not a patient patient.

LONG POST: get refreshments inOver the years, I have been luckier than many with my health and have been admitted to hospital only 5 times in my 67 years. The first time was in February 1977, the year I was … Continue reading

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