Category Archives: House maintenance

Day Out

Posted on 09/04/2012 by

Cold and wet with a blustery wind: that’s what we woke to this morning. The forecast did not suggest any improvement for the rest of the day. After that lovely spell of hot Spring weather a week or so ago, … Continue reading →

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Today I saved a life

Posted on 08/08/2011 by

Arachnophobia afflicts two members of our household, while I’m rather fond of the eight legged scuttlers, even when they are fairly large.  So when I saw this: on the landing I knew I had to do something. (Not a brilliant … Continue reading →

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Hush

Posted on 17/05/2011 by

It may be lush outside, but please could we have hush inside? Exam season. Takes you back doesn’t it? I’m living in a  household with an AS student (equates to lower sixth): Techie’s doing 5 subjects,  and another student, Scout … Continue reading →

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Good Friday agreement

Posted on 22/04/2011 by

Traditionally Good Friday has always been the day to plant your potatoes. Seems odd, really as the date of Good Friday varies as much as a month – jolly nearly. In case you didn’t know, Easter is a movable feast … Continue reading →

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What a difference a few days makes…

Posted on 10/04/2011 by

After just a few days away I drove the last couple of miles, coming from the North back down to Southwards to home early last evening, with a leap of anticipation building in my chest. The hedgerows have come on … Continue reading →

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Seeing the small things

Posted on 04/02/2011 by

I have been away for a few days staying with Milly as she has just had her second cataract done. While I had the opportunity I took her around a couple of retirement flats at her request as she is … Continue reading →

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