Monthly Archives: July 2011

Gooseberry Jam

Posted on July 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Waitrose had gooseberries. I don’t often go into Waitrose and gooseberries aren’t often sold anymore but I love them and they were half price so of course I bought them. Then I made jam. There is something very … Continue reading →

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Language

Posted on July 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

This weekend I was listening to Four Thought on Radio 4, I know, it’s not exactly a surprise! (the link is to iPlayer and it’s only 15 minutes) Matthew Engel talks about differences between British English and American English, making … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Be With Me – Foy Vance

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nicdempsey

Last year at Greenbelt, I wondered into Centaur to hear Foy Vance. Hadn’t heard of him before that but the guys had mentioned him and he was on before Lou Rhodes so I went along and am so glad I … Continue reading →

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End of an era

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

Not taking this too seriously, but today the last Harry Potter film is out and so Harry Potter Puppet Pals

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Things to do when you’re sick

Posted on July 15, 2011 by nicdempsey

So if you haven’t already worked it out, because you know I’ve been wittering on about it for the last couple of days.  I have the lurgy. One of those cough/throat/cold things that won’t actually kill you, you’ll just feel … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

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On the radio

Posted on July 12, 2011 by nicdempsey

I love Radio 4. I start every day with it. I end every day with it. Last Sunday I was so cross with the Profile piece on Christine Lagarde, I wrote an email and complained. They rang me and recorded … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: The Futureheads – Heartbeat Song

Posted on July 10, 2011 by nicdempsey

The Futureheads…Helene says they made her want to bounce, I totally agree and they’re really good to run to.  

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Mr Gosling’s Homes for Aged Women

Posted on July 7, 2011 by nicdempsey

As seen in Watford this weekend….I kept threatening to leave Ma there…

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What I’ve Read – June 2011

Posted on July 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s been a really bad month for reading.  I just lost my need to read. It could be summer, it could be running, it could be the new job bringing me down, it could be that I needed to read … Continue reading →

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