Monthly Archives: November 2018

Friday Links: Brexit and other disasters

Posted on November 30, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday!  This week I have not been following the news much (it’s all Brexit shenanigans here and I’ve been tired and distracting myself with puzzles. Here’s what I’ve cobbled together! No lie, Knickers the big cow is actually quite … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Busy, gloomy and tired

Posted on November 26, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday people! It’s the last week of November, for which I’m profoundly grateful. It’s dark and gloomy and I know there are several month long, dark months of winter left but I’m always glad to see the back of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Nathaniel Ratecliffe – A Little Honey

Posted on November 25, 2018 by nicdempsey

It’s the 25  November and for the last couple of weeks November has been weighing on me and I know why Day to day the hardest thing is the things I can’t share. I could listen to this all day, … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Chilly

Posted on November 23, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! People, it’s been a week, work has been busy, it’s been cold and I have a nine year old nephew! (I have a 33 year old godson and yet the passing of time still surprises me!). Here are … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Work is never done

Posted on November 21, 2018 by nicdempsey

We had a really good long stretch of work on the plot this weekend. Which started with a car that wouldn’t go and 700 litres of compost. Wheelbarrowing 700 litres of compost is not high on my ‘things to do’ … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: November Kicking in

Posted on November 19, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I’m finding the descent into November dragging at me slightly, I want very much to lie in bed and sleep, all the damn time but having work and things to do is helpful, I don’t want to get … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Hope the High Road – Jason Isbell and 400 Unit

Posted on November 18, 2018 by nicdempsey

I love Jason Isbell and I hate November. This song is everything I want in November I know you’re tired And you ain’t sleeping well Uninspired And likely mad as hell But wherever you are I hope the high road … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Ginger Shots

Posted on November 17, 2018 by nicdempsey

When I feel poorly, I stock up on these, not always the M&S version pictured, Pret and Sainsburys and probably other supermarkets sell something similar. Generally when I have a cold they make me feel better and when I have … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Disaster week

Posted on November 16, 2018 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday, I’m in Southampton again today because I’m an idiot and left my laptop there yesterday! And that was the least annoying thing about yesterday’s trip, I hope you had a better week.. What’s Happening in Florida Is a … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: November visit

Posted on November 14, 2018 by nicdempsey

After a week’s absence, the allotment was the beginning of my very busy Saturday.It’s looking very autumnal at the moment and Saturday was a very quick visit. We cleared up the Halloween stuff and cleared the nasturtiums that finally admitted … Continue reading →

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