18 October 2019
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Whoops! I over-reached with the sledgehammer when trying to drive a splitting grenade into a log today and I’ve got a crack in the handle. It was only last year I had a similar problem, shortly after I inherited it, … Continue reading
8 October 2019
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I recently realised that we were running a bit short of coat hangers so I bought a set online, which arrived today. These are black-finished aluminium and my first impression, as I put them in the wardrobe, was that they … Continue reading
3 October 2019
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An advantage of belonging to the National Trust is that you have access to a wide collection of rest stops round the country that put any motorway service station to shame. The only time I had visited Attingham Park (near … Continue reading
30 September 2019
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I seem to have been acquiring minor injuries today. First I pinched the skin on one arm while dragging an accordion box out of the loft (as you do) and then managed to touch the other bicep with the edge … Continue reading
24 September 2019
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Today has been both relatively quiet and absolutely huge. I’m finishing my job with the OxCERT team shortly and, with my last bit of leave to use up, today was my last day in the office. Don’t break anything, wipe … Continue reading
4 September 2019
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While partway home yesterday, my bike started to act – and sound – very odd. Initially, I wondered if something had gone wrong with the gears but, finding a safe point to spot, I realised that the issue was the … Continue reading
3 September 2019
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We were woken at about 5am by a burst of odd sounds from the garden. Jane looked out of the window and saw a couple of cats but, checking a bit later when got up, it turned out to have … Continue reading
29 August 2019
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Hitting the road before 6am to head down to Devon today was a good plan. Magnus and I got down before 10:30am, even with a detour to get petrol. The only problem with such an early start is that it … Continue reading
7 August 2019
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It has been a bad few days for hands although, I’m pleased to say, not mine or Jane’s. Back at work today, I discovered a colleague had suffered a deep cut while racking up some server equipment last week. Meanwhile, … Continue reading
3 August 2019
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No summer school for me today, although I have done a bit of creative work. Mainly more mundane things though, like shopping, cooking and finalising the songs for church tomorrow.