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Spider spider lurking dark
Who would have thought a spider could provide such entertainment? First thought on spying said spider above the bed is to work out whether it is on its way up or down. This one was stationary so that didn’t much … Continue reading
Chick Lit
Part of the research side of my OU course involves reading widely. (As if I needed an excuse.) Over the last couple of days I have read my first ever Chick Lit – romance written for the young and single … Continue reading
New Technology
Thanks to the New Year sales we have acquired a new laptop – the idea is to be browser enabled from the lounge whilst simultaneously watching TV……. all because there is many a time when it suddenly becomes important to … Continue reading
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How many degrees?
Minus 7.6 degrees centigrade and falling. It is going to be a cold night. But what beautiful stars.
New Year Resolution
I seem to have decided not to watch Celebrity Big Brother this year. Actually, I forgot.
2009
A pleasant, frosty New Year’s Day…… with a walk by the river, good food and wine and a surfeit of decent TV programmes for once. Happy New Year.
New Year and Auld Year
I cannot get my Granny out of my head today – and my mother. According to their folklore the last day of the Auld Year is when all the housework is done and the house ends up shining. All I … Continue reading
Scotland in winter
This is why people come to Scotland in the winter.
Joining in with the throng
Have just spent a happy hour with son #3 surfing the internet for golfing toys. It has been much slower than usual. All I can think is that thousands upon thousands of people are doing the same thing. Now we … Continue reading
Christmas Day
A lovely service at church this morning. It was the first Christmas for our new minister. Made me realise how much I appreciate having her here, and I know the rest of the congregation feel the same. Off to exchange … Continue reading