Author Archives: freda

I have been watching a series of programmes that were on BBC4 (I downloaded them from BBCiplayer – still available I suspect). So far I have watched the first two – absolutely fascinating. They explore the people, what makes a … Continue reading →

Never let it be said that the power of advertising does not work. Over the Christmas period a firm was continually advertising that they bought mobile phones via their website. So I have given it a try. The whole process … Continue reading →

It is nearly my pre-birthday month.

It has taken me longer than usual to read The Return by Victoria Hislop. What an incredible read. I almost don’t want to spoil it by spilling any of the beans, as it were.  However, I should mention a couple … Continue reading →

Misty has been on her post-Christmas diet for the past week. She has lost 0.2kgs which is quite  a commendable start considering she is such a little dog. Half a dentastix in the morning and half the quality of evening … Continue reading →

Thanks to Joan for bringing this to attention….. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc80G6Yzu04]

No – don’t worry, I am not starting to fret about Christmas 2010 – but it did occur to me to comment on the the innovative gifts which formed part of the present pile a couple of weeks ago. These … Continue reading →

Managed to get out to Oban today for the first time this year. Amazing to see all the streets and paths clear of snow. The sales were tempting, so I purchased more fleecy PJs and ordinary fleeces. The thaw is … Continue reading →