Monthly Archives: October 2019

Allotment Adventures: Pumpkins in the Rain

Posted on October 30, 2019 by nicdempsey

On Saturday, the allotments had the annual Pumpkin Trail, in the rain. It was so wet. Despite that, it was still pretty busy, we had about half the usual amount of visitors at around 2000 with everyone seeming to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Busy

Posted on October 28, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! So it’s been quite a couple of weeks. We had the Pumpkin Trail and the weather was terrible but 2000 people decided to visit anyway! Work is challenging which is good, I was in need of more to … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Autumn Work

Posted on October 23, 2019 by nicdempsey

We got to the plot on Sunday and found it pretty unchanged despite our neglect of it last week. There is a temptation in the autumn, as the plot calms down to be done with allotment work, I know that … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Pumpkins everywhere

Posted on October 21, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s the start of a brand new week and this week feels like it might be a busy work week! Sometimes you open your mouth and find yourself with lots to do, it’s all good but some of … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Ulster says no

Posted on October 18, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So here we’re all about whether Boris Johnson can get the new deal with the EU through Parliament with minus 40-ish minority govt, or whether he will keep his 100% failure to get the House of Commons to … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Birthday Boy

Posted on October 14, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! And Happy Birthday to my favourite brother!Last week was dominated by my feeling terrible with cold, it’s getting better but I’m mostly just really tired and want my bed! I did manage to accomplish things, I got a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Misheard lyrics

Posted on October 13, 2019 by nicdempsey

Today is my Aunt Jude’s birthday and tomorrow is my brother’s birthday, so this post is in their honour Jude is a great Cliff Richard fan (I am not) but Ben’s mishearing of this song is my favourite. He was … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Running out of time

Posted on October 11, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I still have a cold, I don’t have any energy and the world is pretty much on fire! Here are this week’s links We have all been cornered into a no-deal Brexit that will harm millions The big … Continue reading →

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What I Ate: Cooking and Budget Reset Week Four

Posted on October 10, 2019 by nicdempsey

Week Four or cold week as I’ve decided to name it. I needed to go into Ealing Broadway to pick up a library book and I didn’t want to go to West Ealing as well, so I went to the … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: First Frost

Posted on October 9, 2019 by nicdempsey

Last week, we had our first frost of the autumn, so it was time to take in all the squash and pull up all the tomato plantsIt’s a lot. We have lots of clear beds and lots to do. We … Continue reading →

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