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What I’ve Read – October 2016

Posted on November 9, 2016 by nicdempsey

October has not been a reading month. No real reason, I’ve been sick and or busy and while generally on work days I read for about an hour a day, the weekends have been busy with allotment, nephews and rescuing … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 29/10 to 04/11/2016

Posted on November 8, 2016 by nicdempsey

I start the week so well and then slack towards the end of the week! SHOPPING I shopped on Friday afternoon. The shop was light on vegetables because I had lots left from last week, I was short on lots … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Into November

Posted on November 7, 2016 by nicdempsey

This was the first week after the clocks went back. I always find this difficult but it was easier because I was ready for the week, the flat was tidy and I’d reminded myself of the things that help which … Continue reading →

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Little Goals – November 2016

Posted on November 5, 2016 by nicdempsey

So November. Traditionally, I loathe November, it’s miserable and dark and my SAD really kicks in. I also had the best November ever last year because I was required by doctors to stay indoors and not overdo it. It was … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on November 4, 2016 by nicdempsey

I was gutted to hear about Farm Terrace and she’s right. This ruling puts all UK allotments under threat. Church apologises for role in adoptions in 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Good it should, it behaved badly. However, one of these … Continue reading →

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Soup Season

Posted on November 3, 2016 by nicdempsey

So when I say I’ve not been cooking, what I generally mean is that I haven’t been cooking anything new. I’m still making myself something to eat every day, it’s just that right about now, as the nights are drawing … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Halloween Pumpkin Trail

Posted on November 2, 2016 by nicdempsey

The Halloween Pumpkin Trail was a success, we think we had about 2,000 people and we raised roughly £4,000. Plots were decorated, cakes, mulled wine, soup and hot dogs were sold and everyone seemed to be supportive of the allotments. … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget: 22/10 to 28/10/2016

Posted on November 1, 2016 by nicdempsey

Because my menu plan begins on Saturday, a lot of whether my food week is successful depends on how the weekend goes. Fortunately, I had a good weekend full of energy and enthusiasm for food, cooking and food prep! Also … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Pumpkins Exploding Everywhere

Posted on October 31, 2016 by nicdempsey

Last Monday marked a year and a day since my osteotomy, so on Monday 24 October 2015, I started the day about 8.30am, by moving from my bed to my sofa via a wash and a change of pyjamas. Yes, my … Continue reading →

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2016 Goal Update – October

Posted on October 29, 2016 by nicdempsey

It doesn’t matter how much I try, I still don’t like the slide into Autumn that happens in October. This year the month was marked with ‘the cough that wouldn’t die until we realised that it was asthma and I … Continue reading →

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