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What have we done today?

The answer to that is actually not a lot, and yet here we are at nearly 8pm and I have just signed into my blog. The day started with a trip to the surgery, then into town for some ‘Maya … Continue reading

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Government alerts: update

Originally posted on pensitivity101:
Hurrah! The government is going to send alert warnings to everyone’s mobile phone. This will include flood alerts, weather warnings, fires and public health emergencies. The test is set for March 19th. Here’s the thing……. The…

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Have you got the app?

Further on the line of technology and assumptions, here is a Monday Peeve on a Wednesday. For some time, it has been a case of having to use your bank card to gain access to public conveniences. This has also … Continue reading

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Calling it a day

Tuesday will do…….. it has been a long day and I am shattered. Shattered to such an extent that I am having to forego some of my favourite challenges today as I am just too tired to think. Tomorrow is … Continue reading

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Peeve of the month

First and foremost, I am not knocking anyone’s faith or beliefs. I have my own which I am comfortable with, but they do not necessarily tally with what is written in the Scriptures. I do not force my opinion on … Continue reading

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Hello? Is anyone there?

My stats started to rocket this afternoon and I noticed that one Caissa Mae Ramirez Yapchiongco caissayap.wordpress.com was liking an awful lot of my stuff (to the extent of 32 likes) so I thought I’d check them out. This is … Continue reading

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Frenemy at the Gate

When someone tells you they have cancer, you feel sorry for them and offer your support. Someone tells you they have Covid and it’s a different kettle of fish altogether. You get a rush of emotions as the bottom falls … Continue reading

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Friday Rant: 4th November

The news is full of doom and gloom and our government look set to penalize pensioners who had the foresight to arrange private pensions and own their properties outright. It has been suggested that pension increases be Means Tested because … Continue reading

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Energy savings: just a thought

I had our monthly energy bill yesterday and we are in receipt of the first £66 installment of the £400 government energy grant so doing very well towards our winter bills. We have however been trying to think of ways … Continue reading

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Meet The Doors………..

Old door New door As you can see, the door itself is wider than the original, but in keeping with wider doorways, hallway and position of light switches aimed at disabled living. We’re pleased with the job.

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