Category Archives: fears and phobias

Every picture tells a story

Posted on September 24, 2017 by

Reblog from one of our trips to Stratford Upon Avon in 2015 Advertisements

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Eyes and Legs everywhere

Posted on September 8, 2017 by

Yep, the fear is still with me, and tonight I was evicted out of the conservatory to the hall waiting for Hubby’s return from walking the dog. I can usually cope with one. But not two. And they were big … Continue reading →

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The Early Hours

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

I started this post around 2.15 this morning, then deleted what I’d written and returned to bed. Trying to get to the publish stage now has been a nightmare of connections lost, no signal, no internet and limited service. Once … Continue reading →

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Screwing for Greed

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

There are a lot of people on the marina up in arms today following receipt of a white envelope announcing a rise in mooring fees. The bar steward who owns the marina has decided to introduce a Residential Rate for … Continue reading →

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Inconsiderate in their consideration

Posted on January 7, 2017 by

I’m beginning to think the radiotherapy is puckering up my sense of humour as well as my breast tissue and I’m turning into an old shrew! I don’t mean to be a party pooper or rain on anyone’s parade BUT: … Continue reading →

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I could crush a grape!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

Or jump on a box, or put my fist up close and personal to however is responsible for the miles of red tape, stress and BS we are being subjected to. Today it was the turn of Hubby to keep … Continue reading →

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Abandon Ship!

Posted on August 16, 2016 by

When someone who lives aboard their boat dies in tragic circumstances (link) it brings it home to all of us how easily things can go so terribly wrong. When we lived in the house and had students, we had an … Continue reading →

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