Monthly Archives: May 2017

Allotment Adventures: Not much to report.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by nicdempsey

If traditionally a Bank Holiday weekend means lots of time on the plot, then I broke with tradition this weekend. I’m blaming the hives… We got to the plot on Saturday and watered and weeded and planted out some squash … Continue reading →

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Gin Club

Posted on May 30, 2017 by nicdempsey

Last Christmas, Ma and I went to a gin speed tasting. Which was fun and as a result of that Ma, Christelle and I are going to Junipalooza in June. There are lots of gin in the world and I … Continue reading →

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Best/Worst 22 to 28 May 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by nicdempsey

Bank Holidays are lovely!  Best Sunshine. The weather has been lovely this week. Ok it has required a lot of watering at the plot but it’s been lovely. A little crookneck squash. Summer squash, remind me how excited I was about … Continue reading →

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What did I just see?

Posted on May 27, 2017 by nicdempsey

My lovely sister in law gets free film tickets which she sometimes give to me and Ma. This week there wasn’t much on so we went to see Arthur: Legend of the Sword. We knew it would be bad, but … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on May 26, 2017 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! This Friday is especially wonderfull as it marks the beginning of a Bank Holiday weekend and tonight is Gin Club! Here are this week’s links… I’m not keen on people emoting about parenting but this is worth reading … Continue reading →

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A couple of hours later…

Posted on May 25, 2017 by nicdempsey

I went to water and close the greenhouse and there was woodchip and a couple of things to do. Two hours later, hot and sweaty, I walked home.I regret nothing….

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Allotment Adventures: Rain almost stops play

Posted on May 24, 2017 by nicdempsey

We went to the allotment on Saturday full of good intentions and almost as soon at it was there, it started pouring down. So we had a cup of tea, which is the fulfillment of all my shed/greenhouse based dreams. … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry too much

Posted on May 23, 2017 by nicdempsey

I’m quite shortsighted, my world without glasses or contact lenses is extremely blurry. So I’m pretty realiant on my glasses and contact lenses. I’ve had lenses since I was 17 but over the years my eyes have become much less … Continue reading →

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Best/Worse 15 to 21 May 2017

Posted on May 22, 2017 by nicdempsey

Before I do a best/worst of last week, a plea, if you live in the UK and are eligible to vote and haven’t registered. Today is the last day to do it. Please do it. You can register online. I … Continue reading →

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Red Sky at Night

Posted on May 20, 2017 by nicdempsey

This was the view from my bedroom window on Tuesday night. It did not lead to a lovely sunny Wednesday but it was beautiful!

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