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He said, she said, and twisted tales

I've had enough of he said, she said rubbish, twisted tales, and wishes that people would be brave enough to speak face to face. Remember, after all the stories are said and done, the truth always comes out in the end. [...]

May 4, 2010     Comments Off
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A day out at Pleasurewood Hills

It was a cold, windy and wet Mayday Bank Holiday weekend, so we went to Pleasurewood Hills for some much need fun, and wow what a day we had. The rides were fantastic, especially Wipe-out, Wizzy Dizzy and enigma. [...]

May 4, 2010     Comments Off
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She’s simply amazing!

Just wanted to say that I am very proud of Helen for running a very wet, windy and cold Race for life today. She's simply amazing, Well done! [...]

May 2, 2010     1 Comment
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Owl Wireless Electricity Monitor

This year we’re looking at saving energy, and reducing our household bills. Our first step was to see just how much energy we’re using, so we brought an electricity monitor, the Owl Wireless Monitor (CM119) + OWL USB Connect. [...]

Apr 25, 2010     Comments Off
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Solar Balloons

Being a lovely hot and sunny day, I thought I’d build a solar balloon. All you need for some enormous fun are some of really cheap (Tesco value) black bin bags, some clear sticky tape, scissors, and a cloudless sky. It can be cold, but it’s got to be sunny. [...]

Apr 17, 2010     Comments Off
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Hazel O’Connor and the Bluja Project

Last night Helen and I went to see Hazel O’Connor and the Bluja Project, (Clare Hirst and Sarah Fisher) at the Fisher Theatre in Bungay. She was awesome! Watching Hazel sing and dance was just like reliving my youth, and watching her movie Breaking Glass. [...]

Apr 15, 2010     Comments Off
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Patio cleaning

Our patio has been looking pretty sad lately. Over the winter it seems to have grown moss, mould and is very dirty, and was in desperate need of a clean. I’d tried to clean it with a stiff brush [...]

Apr 11, 2010     Comments Off
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Ford Focus rear brake pad change

I’ve been doing some work on the car this week, and I’ve changed the rear brake pads. It’s been on my list of things to do list for a while, so with the sun on my back I got down and dirty. [...]

Apr 9, 2010     1 Comment
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Things change, people change

Things change, people change, and it doesn't mean you forget the past or try to cover it up. It simply means that you move on and treasure the memories. Letting go doesn't mean giving up. . . it means accepting that some things weren't meant to be. [...]

Apr 8, 2010     Comments Off
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For a friend

This moment is mine. I live for this moment. I will make the most of this moment. I choose to be happy. [...]

Apr 5, 2010     1 Comment
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Difficult thoughts for a difficult time.

Losing the person who means the world to you, can be the worst feeling you'll ever experience. I know that it hurts a lot, and you feel your life is over, but you have to get yourself together so that you can decide where you will go from here. You have to realize that you cannot make anyone stay [...]

Apr 3, 2010     Comments Off
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Dillon, Daisy and the hot mouse tea.

Yesterday I forgot to feed the Dillon and Daisy, our cats. “That’s terrible”, I hear you cry, and normally I’d agree with you. However, this time it had an unexpected bonus, Daisy had gone out for the day, and come home with a plump juice field mouse for tea. [...]

Apr 2, 2010     Comments Off
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Golden wedding anniversary

Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending a weekend with the family, celebrating Helen’s Mum and Dad’s Golden wedding anniversary. I think it’s wonderful that two people have dedicated the past 50 years to each other and their family. We stayed at the Beach House in Mundesley [...]

Mar 18, 2010     Comments Off
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Army boy

A few weeks ago I spent a team building day with the Light Dragoons at their base in Swanton Morley. [...]

Mar 10, 2010     Comments Off
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RSS Housedad gardening

  • January Gardening
    January is usually a month of hard frosts although with global warming changing our climate, this prediction is hardly firm. Harvest Leeks may well be standing ready but if a long freeze seems likely you can dig some up and … Continue reading → […]
  • February Gardening
    February is often the coldest winter month although spring is just around the corner. More than any other month, what to do in February will depend on your local conditions. It’s usually better to hold off than try to sow … Continue reading → […]