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Monthly Archives: November 2013
In the garden
This is a short video/pic of different aspects of our garden. A friend has been staying and this short film is his work for part of an assessment he is submitting for a course on digital culture. It is of … Continue reading
Good News
Two bits of good news today. Firstly, the doctor was pleased with my tests and my blood pressure – I have been told to go away and have a good Christmas. This I intend to do. However, it does remind … Continue reading
Hairdresser
What does a visit to the hairdresser give? An insight into local politics A discussion of international affairs A who’s who of the Local Authority Star of the week – and what they are wearing Advice on dieting Where to … Continue reading
Thanksgiving
Special thanks today for Son #3 who has spent much of the day in hospital having a nasty abscess drained. Hopefully, he is now well on the mend. He has been much braver than I would have been. Childbirth? Yes … Continue reading
Starlings then and now
When I worked in Glasgow in the 1960s it was an effort on a winter’s evening to dodge the starlings’ droppings. After a long day, office workers spilled out onto the streets to head for the trains and buses home. … Continue reading
The things that make up a day
The things that have made today special: Birdies demanding food from a friend who then phoned to tell me about it. Catching up with Grandson and his Dad. Dad was sailing underneath the Forth Bridges…….surreal. Enjoying half an hour of … Continue reading
Moving
Son #4 and family moved house this weekend. They are settled in and have beds to sleep in and blinds at the windows, but there are all sorts of outstanding jobs that need done. Going to a new place to … Continue reading
One of those days
Yesterday was one of those days. One of those days when you get into bed, heave a sigh of relief and be glad to lie still and quiet. Oops! Into my head popped the thought that I had not written … Continue reading
Birthday Treat
Next Monday Misty will be eight years young. HBTW is busy that day, so we decided to have a Misty treat today – a day out in the campervan having a picnic lunch at the Crinan Canal. There was even … Continue reading
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Achieved today
Today has resolved around my computer /imac for a goodly part of the day. It is amazing what can be done online. Paying a bill Checking friends and families on facebook Email Catching up with blogs – enjoying seeing what … Continue reading