Monthly Archives: May 2012

Close the Coalhouse Door

Posted on May 10, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last night I went to the theatre. I’m very lucky to live in London where a lot of good theatre happens. This year, I’ve made more of an effort to do more local theatre, not the National or stuff at … Continue reading →

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Ice Cream

Posted on May 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

Jenny who I sent my foodie penpal parcel to last month, has a fabulous blog, takes great pictures and made Smarties Ice Cream, as she said, it’s not really cooking. It’s ready made custard, a pot of double cream and … Continue reading →

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Oli, lunch, the river and a scooter

Posted on May 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, we had family lunch. After lunch we went for a walk. Well everyone except Oli, who went for a scoot, with monkey in the bag hanging off the handles. He had a race with his Grandma and told … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday

Posted on May 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s a Bank Holiday, a day off to do whatever you want. Bank Holidays in the UK are all about the Bank of England. Before 1834, the Bank was closed for roughly 33 saints’ days and religious festivals. In  1834, that … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on May 6, 2012 by nicdempsey

One of the blogs I read and am very fond of is Questions for Dessert, Krissie is a runner and about to run her first marathon today. I can’t imagine ever wanting to run a marathon but am totally in … Continue reading →

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Saturday walk

Posted on May 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last week’s walk was rained off, Ma and I went to visit ‘the plague’ (Grandad asked us to scatter his ashes around the rosebush where Iris’ (my Grandma) where scattered and put up a plague, the mis-spelling stuck) and put … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail (non-alcoholic)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by nicdempsey

I’m sticking to this no alcohol thing. This week’s drink is based on bissap, which is often called the national drink of Senegal. Jo’s partner Lazare taught* me how to make it when I visited her in the Cote d’Ivoire … Continue reading →

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Stuff

Posted on May 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s election day. In London we get to elect a mayor and the London Assembly, it’s such a privilege to be able to vote..I had a PT session with Jem last night, I ache this morning but feel so much … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – April 2012

Posted on May 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

22. Poison Study – Maria V. Sydner I’ve been meaning to read this for ages and glad I got around to it. I enjoyed it while I was reading it but not sure if I care enough to continue with … Continue reading →

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May Goals

Posted on May 1, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s the beginning of May already, so time to think about how I did in April and what to do in May. So how did I do for last month? Overall it was a much better month, I have had … Continue reading →

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