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A Day at Kew Gardens

Posted on August 24, 2016 by nicdempsey

London in August is interesting. Unlike Paris, the city doesn’t empty of everyone who lives there the other 11 months of the year to make room for the tourists. Although, it’s a bit quieter because the schools are out, the … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 13/08 to 19/08/2016

Posted on August 23, 2016 by nicdempsey

SHOPPING  I did manage shopping this week but not until Sunday, split between Lidl and Sainsburys it came to £10.98. I did not manage to remember to photograph it, I can more or less remember what was in it though. … Continue reading →

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Life Happened

Posted on August 22, 2016 by nicdempsey

Welcome to a new week! Last week was all about being back at work, which obviously disagreed with me because I caught a tummy bug. Anyway apart from working from home for two days during the week so I could … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on August 19, 2016 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! The first week back at work after a holiday is always tricky (well for me) I’m tired but less able to sleep, mostly because I need to adjust to being mentally instead of physically tired! Here are this … Continue reading →

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Courgette Pizza

Posted on August 18, 2016 by nicdempsey

I planted too many courgette plants this year. I knew going in that 6 was probably too many but I didn’t understand what that would mean. It would mean that on Monday night having finally got down to 2 courgettes, … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: It’s all coming together

Posted on August 17, 2016 by nicdempsey

Having a week off work didn’t not mean that I didn’t work, over the 9 days (inc weekends) I wasn’t at work I spent 4 and a half days at the allotment. It’s beginning to feel like we have a … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 06/08 to 12/08/2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by nicdempsey

SHOPPING  I did two little shops and didn’t take a photo of either. I spent £3.01 in Lidl on tea and flour and £7.30 in Waitrose (I went in to buy ice and ended up in the discount section and … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Staycation

Posted on August 15, 2016 by nicdempsey

I had a brilliant week away and rather than bore you with the details, here are some photos to sum it up. Birthday card from MaPortrait by Ms T (I’m worried about those ears!)Two of the three Dempsey boys The Hive … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 30/07 to 05/08/2016

Posted on August 9, 2016 by nicdempsey

SHOPPING  Allotment haul COOKING AND EATING  Breakfasts were rhubarb compote and yoghurtSunday dinner was all (except for the sausages) from the allotment…potatoes not grown by me! Monday was onions, courgettes, mushrooms in a tortilla with pesto Tuesday was stir fried greens … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to me!

Posted on August 6, 2016 by nicdempsey

Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I’m taking a week off work. Birthday weeks are serious things in this house. I’m kicking off the week with family lunch. Me, Ma, Ben Lu, Oli, Joe, Jo and Tabs are coming over, … Continue reading →

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