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Sunday Music

Posted on December 9, 2012 by nicdempsey

This came via Kate Linnea Gin Wigmore – Man Like That

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Goal Update – Countdown to Christmas

Posted on December 8, 2012 by nicdempsey

The alternative title for this post was ‘How November kicked my arse…again’ I haven’t been doing well with these goals at all and although I’ve been noting what I have done down, I haven’t really been committed and I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

Another one from Class, for St Nicholas’ day, the Nicky Finn. St Nicholas’ day was yesterday and if I celebrated these things, was my saints day. So this seemed appropriate for my today’s FNC. It’s basically a Sidecar, with added … Continue reading →

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Random

Posted on December 7, 2012 by nicdempsey

Hello and welcome to Friday.. 1) The End of Pens. I really hope not but a lot of it is spot on. Also now I know that the remedial handwriting lessons I got at school were trying to teach me … Continue reading →

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Apsley House

Posted on December 6, 2012 by nicdempsey

This week Ma and I have spent a lot of time in Apsley House. Home of the 1st Duke of Wellington, on Tuesday we did an English Heritage members tour and were allowed to take photos. Of course I only … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread

Posted on December 5, 2012 by nicdempsey

Gingerbread is one of my favourite things to make. Which is a good thing because I make it quite a lot. It’s really simple, mostly make it in loaf form and it’s best if you leave it a couple of … Continue reading →

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Jillian

Posted on December 4, 2012 by nicdempsey

As you may have gathered from all the times I’ve mentioned it. Today is my mother’s birthday. I’ve mentioned it here before and to be honest there isn’t too much to add. I am very close to Ma. Partly that’s because she’s … Continue reading →

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The Weekend

Posted on December 3, 2012 by nicdempsey

This weekend started, as ever, with Friday Night pizza although this pizza was made with the help of Oli. Oli was a star and really good, we have him again next Friday, so here’s hoping that we have as much … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on December 2, 2012 by nicdempsey

Passing Strangers – Billy Eckstine & Sarah Vaughan This is one of my mother’s favourite songs and it’s her birthday this week. It’s more than just one of Ma’s favourite songs though, it’s connected to her growing up and her … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on November 30, 2012 by nicdempsey

Each week, Class Magazine has a great list of what to drink based on what’s day it is! One of the suggestions was from The Savoy Cocktail Book, which I owe and it’s shamefully under used for FNC. Flicking through it, … Continue reading →

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