Tag Archives: company

Missing People

One of my regular readers posted a comment yesterday and mentioned how my blog has changed as I post more about activities now than people. I hadn’t really thought about it, but she’s right. Before Covid, my posts would be … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day 2016

Several people we know don’t bother with special cards for Valentine’s Day, Anniversaries and Birthdays or even exchange gifts any more. Over the years, we have celebrated with a ‘special meal’ one way or another, from a simple chicken fried … Continue reading

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Taking a short cut

We seem to be having another glorious bi-day, that is every other day the sun comes out! In fact, it’s been so warm, we’ve had the bow and stern doors open and given the boat a good blowout. Basic maintenance … Continue reading

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Hog Roast

There was a social event on the Marina last night to mark the official end of the season. This is more or less what I expected to see. This is actually what we got (much tidier!) :

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Tired Doggy

Our girl is shattered. She is curled up alongside me with her nose buried in Grandad’s lap, toes tucked under her chin, giving it ZZZZzzzzzs. Yesterday, we travelled a fair distance and due to the day’s activities, she didn’t get … Continue reading

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Short Story

She sat alone in her room, waiting. Her chair, but not her favourite chair. Her room, but not her room. The angles were different and the window didn’t let in the afternoon sun. She was surrounded by familiar things. Her … Continue reading

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Just the One please.

Medicine Head had a number 3 hit in 1973 with the single One and One is One. I was going through my ‘I- think-I-might-try-rock stage’ then (it didn’t last) , and as I was working, quite a bit of my … Continue reading

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