11 March 2026
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Since my eyelid was still puffy this morning and it had given me a broken night’s sleep, we decided it was time to seek help. I called 111 and got referred to the local pharmacy, where I was able to … Continue reading
10 March 2026
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I’m not sure I see the attraction of cosmetic botox. I’ve picked up some kind of insect bite just beside my left eye and the eyelid swelled up in a way that reminded me of pictures I’ve seen of people … Continue reading
9 February 2026
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On Friday I popped down to the allotment after a slightly longer break than I had planned… only to find that my key for the gate padlock was missing! I thought I was going to have to contact the council … Continue reading
3 February 2026
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When I came out of band tonight, it wasn’t just cold but also sleeting. Looking out of the window just now, it is lightly settling. With my new commute (breakfast table to home office) that wouldn’t bother me at all … Continue reading
17 January 2026
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Jane and I drove down to near London today and, on the way down, we stopped at Toddington services, just north of Luton on the M1. The conveniences were convenient and clean so good marks for that but I’m afraid … Continue reading
12 January 2026
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It is just over a couple of weeks until this year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch (23-25 January). Last year I remember that we had a surprisingly high number of goldfinches and, as I recall, not so many sparrows. This year, … Continue reading
7 January 2026
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For some reason, I’m not having a very good week for trousers. The first pair I put on developed a fairly substantial rip in the seat. Worse still, I noticed earlier in the day and forget to change them before … Continue reading
2 January 2026
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Cold weather hit in earnest this morning. Even when Jane and I took a walk down to town in the afternoon, many of the pavements were still very icy. I’m glad I found time earlier this week to pop down … Continue reading
31 December 2025
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Another New Year’s Eve which, as is my wont in recent years, I’m not staying up for. It might not be that easy to drop off to sleep though as the fireworks began sometime ago and are likely to carry … Continue reading
30 December 2025
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Almost the end of another year… and I’m not thinking so much of resolutions for 2026 as what things I need to get finished off from 2025!