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A young face a girl saying For your tomorrows we gave our today………

For all the people and things past……. there is much to remember.

Glorious yesterday – raining today, but with its own glory.

Total number of joiners seen today: None Total number of plumbers: One (twice) Total time on site: 30mins Achieved? The lengthening of one pipe through foundations. Patience quotient: What is patience?

Total number of joiners seen today: 1 Time on site: 1hr 40mins Mode of Transport: 1 (very) small white van Problem: 1 outlet pipe in the way of floor joist Awaiting: A plumber So no real jubilation after all.

We are promised that the joiners are appearing tomorrow. Watch this space for jubilation if it comes to pass.

It has been a busy weekend and Misty has learnt two new commands, both in response to treats. The first was sheer fancy on my part: Paw…… but she gets a bit overenthusiastic and tries to give two paws at … Continue reading →

Benjamin Franklin joined with others when he said, Things which hurt, instruct. My answer to that is, Only when we are so inclined…… Today, November 5th was my mother’s birthday. Her life, her pain, the pain she sometimes caused, her … Continue reading →

Saw a bevvy of bullfinches on the Glenstrae walk. Beautiful against the low autumn sunshine. Lifts the heart.  

Yesterday, being the 1st November, it was apt that the temperature dropped to minus 5C overnight and had a frosty start. In fact, I was thinking it was just like winter whilst driving home in the afternoon along with gritting … Continue reading →