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Allotment Adventures: Gardening as Housework

Posted on May 7, 2025 by nicdempsey

I still haven’t sown anything on the plot, as the amount of weeding and prep is still just insane! It’s all about weeding and tidying and it takes so much longer than I think it will. First let’s talk about … Continue reading →

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Miscellany: Bank Holiday

Posted on May 6, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Tuesday! Yesterday was the first May Bank Holiday, last week, we had ridiculous weather for the end of April but it got cooler over the weekend. English weather! On Monday, I potted some tomatoes and then went to a … Continue reading →

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The Last Month of Spring

Posted on May 1, 2025 by nicdempsey

I made no plans for 2025, if I had chosen a word or phrase for the year it would probably have been ‘keep up’. It takes me a while to change and adjust to new things and that’s what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Rhubarb Season

Posted on April 30, 2025 by nicdempsey

I’m a bit further along with the allotment tidy thanks to some time off this month. First, the compost arrived. So far so I’ve used it to plant potatoes and fruit trees. Two cherries and an apricot that are new … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Post Easter

Posted on April 28, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I took the week before Easter off work and so last week only worked three days. It was good to have a break and catch up on some life admin. I had a hospital appointment and an eye … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Maybelline Vinyl Ink Lipstick

Posted on April 26, 2025 by nicdempsey

Part of my ‘things that make me happy’ in 2025 is a revival of wearing lipstick. Since I’ve been a teenager I’ve loved lipstick. Because Sarah did and she always looked great and when you’re 16, you copy your hero’s! … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Spring Springing

Posted on April 9, 2025 by nicdempsey

After two weeks of no allotment, I finally got to the plot at the weekend. I’m still very behind but the front of the plot looks pretty good. I spent 4 hours and I didn’t plant or sow anything, I … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: COVID Recovery

Posted on April 7, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! The a couple of weeks ago, I attended a team training day in Canary Wharf. It was interesting, the morning was run by Mark Hunter, an ex Olympic rower (they’re always rowers) it involved a new commute on … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Strong Start

Posted on March 10, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s been the most glorious couple of days of weather, we’re still only in March so it’s not going to last and according to the Met Office, today is the last day. Those first lovely weather days every … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Brother Ali – D.R.U.M.

Posted on March 9, 2025 by nicdempsey

I was late going to Ma’s at some point this year, which always means listening to Huey on 6Music. He played this and I was smitten:

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