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Friday Night Cocktail: Aperol Spritz

Posted on December 28, 2012 by nicdempsey

The Aperol Spritz. I know it’s supposed to be a summer drink and it is  but look at that colour, it just brings joy by being orange and so is festive. Aperol seems to be becoming more available and more … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on December 28, 2012 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’ve worked 2 and a half days this week, so I’m glad it’s the weekend, next year I’m taking the time between Christmas and New Year as leave! Let’s get to the stuff I’ve seen since last Friday … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by nicdempsey

It feels like Christmas and Boxing Day was another weekend so I’m going to recap it like I do the weekend. Normal programming will resume tomorrow, with Friday Links (I’m changing the name because I do seem to be posting every … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on December 24, 2012 by nicdempsey

It is Monday morning and although, I am working this morning, I’m at home, so I sort of feel that the weekend isn’t quite over, also at 3pm this afternoon there will be the Carols and Lessons from Kings and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Blue Christmas – Elvis

Posted on December 23, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s nearly Christmas, so a Christmas song. I have many versions of Blue Christmas, but the first version I ever heard was Elvis. Most of our music came from the radio or cassettes but we had a record player and … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas Goal Update

Posted on December 22, 2012 by nicdempsey

I was so good for the first 3 days of this week, then I had a migraine on Tuesday and that threw me a bit. 1) Do a plank a day of a minute or over (52) Done: 40.   Target: … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on December 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last weekend, I was given an amaretto sour. It was amaretto, lemon juice and sugar syrup. It was ok. I thought I could do better. I wouldn’t call this an amaretto sour but it is tasty. What 1 1/2oz amaretto … Continue reading →

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Random

Posted on December 21, 2012 by nicdempsey

It’s the last Friday before Christmas and I’m the living, walking example of not ready…here’s this weeks list of stuff that I read and want to share.. 1) Last Friday there was a shooting in the US. I like living … Continue reading →

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Too much fun..

Posted on December 20, 2012 by nicdempsey

Last night was great…perfect manhattans are perfect.     This morning, I’m sitting at my desk with the biggest cup of coffee, a ham and cheese croissant and the prospect of a really tricky meeting ahead of me. Thank goodness … Continue reading →

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Blank for you own message..

Posted on December 19, 2012 by nicdempsey

I had another migraine yesterday. Spend all day in bed wondering if chopping my head off would help.. As a result, I didn’t make the mince pies, I was going to post about today… Instead, a selection of Christmassy photos. … Continue reading →

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