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Almost a perfect Sunday
I had quite a busy Sunday and it was almost a perfect day. I made things: I made some sourdough crackers and a lovely dip; started some l.reuteri yoghurt in my new machine which I don’t quite understand; made some rhubarb cordial; choc chip sourdough cookies; vanilla cupcakes. The weather was not great to put…
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Is this the sign I need to stop watching so much spooky stuff?
I was convinced we had a mimic in the house! Picture the scene: I had just sat down at the table in the living room, switched on my laptop and picked up my headphones. No sooner had I lifted them to my ears than I hear the word, “Mum”, in a loud whisper from the…
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Toilet (seat) trouble
The problem with replacing a toilet seat is……… Before I show you what I’ve been struggling with for the past 5 days, allow me to give a quick background – bear with me, it will be worth it! Just before Christmas, I told Hubby I wanted to changed the toilet seat – the one we…
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Christmas Funnies
Hey, we made it to Friday – whether you’ve had a great week or you’re limping over the finishing line, I hope these end the week on a high note! And I’ll leave you with this: What’s the difference between a snowman and a snowwoman? Snowballs!!!
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Is This The Cutest Lurcher Ever?
Our lurcher Scooby likes to chat – a lot. This evening he looked like he was up to something so I took the opportunity to get a short recording of him and what it is like when we chat. Obviously we think he is the cutest dog there ever was but we might be a…
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Well I didn’t expect this on my birthday!
It was getting pretty late on my birthday and a snap decision was made to get a ‘nice bottle of wine and some munchies’. So off I went. Our local shop is open pretty late and I got there just 10 minutes before it closed, however, even as I approached their car park, I could…
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I thought I was on a winning streak…but no…
One step forwards two steps back – some days are just like that aren’t they? The day started pretty well, I was up at a good time, got some of my cleaning done, home-schooling, other things which need done daily: all good. Come dinner time, I was on a roll and was even happier when…
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Sometimes garden birds are just weird!
Do you have birds or animals who visit your garden and act, well, weird? We have been visited by 2 birds in particular who were so weird I had to record what they were doing. The quality isn’t the best, I know, but I don’t have a great video camera as yet (and no I…
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Alternative Skills in SHTF Situation
*Disclaimer – This post if purely for fun. The author is not seriously suggesting you do any of the following (except maybe number 10). (Does my bum look legally covered from where you are?) I put up a post recently looking at 10 skills which would help you in a real SHTF situation, but today…
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Just A Sip
“You’ve worked hard”, said husband, “I have some wine for you”. Well I had a little glass But one turned into two. A neighbour brought some vodka, Just turned up at the door. “You’ve got to try this flavour”, I tried, then tried some more. By this time I felt warm, A glow was setting…
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I need to focus
Hot chocolates, cocoa and some honey-chai tea Thats what today has in store for me. Our car outside is coated with another layer of snow I did replace the battery so I know its good to go. I have some jobs to do outside and in the home, but my mind is elsewhere today, my…
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Rudolph the Naughty Reindeer!
Santa’s workshops full of noise as elves work long and hard. Production lines of gifts and toys reindeer train in the yard. The magic dust has been misplaced they panic they won’t fly. A grin spreads over Rudolph’s face, he’s making Prancer cry. He heard we know about his nose and the fame went to…
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