7 August 2026
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Mainly as a note to self, next time we go to the Keswick Convention, aim to travel back on the Saturday even if it means not arriving until Sunday and missing the first 24 hours. That, in any case, runs … Continue reading
5 August 2026
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Today we had breakfast at a Wetherspoon’s and I had my first experience of putting in the order via my phone. It worked smoothly although I’m not entirely sure it was easier than just going up to the bar, especially … Continue reading
4 August 2026
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For about a year or so, we’ve run three main bank accounts: one as the hub that receives our wages and from which we make large payments, one for online shopping and, since last year, one for taking out and … Continue reading
21 July 2026
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Having been reading and watching a lot of air fryer content since the weekend, I decided I ought to get some silicon tipped tongs to try and avoid damaging the surfaces inside our new cooking machine. Looking them up on … Continue reading
9 July 2026
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We’re dog sitting for the next ten days as some friends of ours are away. This isn’t the first time we’ve hosted this pair of pooches so it should be fairly easy for them to settle down. Of course, the … Continue reading
7 July 2026
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I’m not following the World Cup in any detail although it would be hard to miss that it is on. However, I did see the story that FIFA had decided to suspend the one match ban penalty for the red … Continue reading
2 July 2026
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Yesterday’s early start, the long drive up and the long drive back today were definitely worth it. I’ve had a brilliant time up at the Wydale retreat. I did some useful research for a work project, enjoyed some fun and … Continue reading
1 July 2026
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I’ve got an early start today. The charity I work for is running a song writing workshop in North Yorkshire this week and I’m going up for the last day and a half to meet some of the people who … Continue reading
29 June 2026
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What a relief to have a normal British summer’s day – often overcast and with temperatures in the lower 20’s (Celsius). We might even be lucky and get some actual rain at some point this week…
20 June 2026
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It’s been a long day out on the boats with AVAST. We ended up playing four half-hour sets (back to the first pub again on the return journey) but travel by boat is not for those who are addicted to … Continue reading