Monthly Archives: April 2005

Buying things

It was easier to buy a new car yesterday than new curtains for the lounge. In case you are interested, the car is a Fiat Punto and the curtains are magnolia.

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Speaking to Vienna

I was speaking to a friend in Vienna last night courtesy of Skype. It is amazing what can be done with broadband. The quality was excellent. What I have discovered in using the system is that it can be variable … Continue reading

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Moderator

There is a very good profile of the Moderator-Designate of the Church of Scotland – in Life and Work. (Our in-house magazine.) He is pictured at the beginning of the piece with Troon Marina in the background. He was our … Continue reading

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Wheelbarrow

Mail order shopping has its advangages – and its disadvantages. I found the perfect wheelbarrow o­nline and duly ordered it, feeling smug that I was avoiding the problem of trying to fit it into the car and bring it home … Continue reading

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Two Ginger Toms

Bad news!  Two ginger toms in the same garden.

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Hands On Campaign

It is a very “Hands o­n” election campaign for me o­n this occasion. I am away helping with the cause…..feels a bit like it did in my CND years! Except I cannot stand up for as long.

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Spirituality

My books o­n prayer and spirituality were never destined to stay in the loft for long. Too many gems and memories within. Here is o­ne I particularly like. It is from Celtic Night Prayer The best prayer is the most … Continue reading

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Mail order and online shopping

Just for the record I am now awaiting delivery of a new freezer (the very old o­ne blew up in protest at being cleaned) and a new wheelbarrow. Both took far less effort o­nline than going to a store. Now … Continue reading

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Banking

Can I have a rant about banks and other large corporate institutions? (Well what use is a blog if o­ne cannot sound off every now and then?)  I don't want to go into details – some of them make pretty … Continue reading

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Instant Summer – Instant Garden

The new garden is already laid out with paths, patios, grass, shrubs and borders. The dog and cat have never kept as clean. Of course all of that is helped by the instant summer that has suddenly appeared in this … Continue reading

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