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Furniture

Posted on April 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

I have new furniture! I know that for a lot of people this isn’t terribly exciting, so let me explain. When I moved into this flat, it was unfurnished but apart from a bed, chest of drawers, 2 lovely chairs … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on March 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

So, this is sort of a Manhattan but with gin!! And is also known as a Bronx with Bitters. I have changed some of the proportions, less vermouth, more gin! I’ve specified the type I’ve used but you can always … Continue reading →

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Friday night cocktail

Posted on March 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

1oz midori 1oz cointreau 1oz lemon juice Shake over ice, pour into glass, drink. Happy Friday…

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English of Irish descent

Posted on March 13, 2011 by nicdempsey

I was reading this today and the comments got me thinking. This St Patrick’s Day, I will be watching the National Theatre’s production of Frankenstein at a cinema in Kensingston (the theatre was sold out). I may at some point … Continue reading →

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What I’ve Read – February 2011

Posted on March 5, 2011 by nicdempsey

I read one new book in February. 12. South Riding by Winifred Holtby. I’ve wanted to read this for a while largely because of two other books, Testament of Friendship by Vera Britten, which is about the friendship between Vera … Continue reading →

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Books read in January

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

1. Shades of Grey – Jasper Fforde 2. The Demon’s Lexicon – Sarah Rees Brennan Loved this, loved it so much I went straight out and bought the next one. YA and urban fantasy and full of great lines ‘Of … Continue reading →

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Other People’s Children

Posted on January 30, 2011 by nicdempsey

just got home from a night at my neighbours. Petra and Tony have just had baby no. 2 and I said before Christmas that if needed I’d come down and watch baby no. 1, Liam, if they needed. Last night, … Continue reading →

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Books…

Posted on January 2, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s been said that I have too many books. I maintain there is no such thing… This year though what I do have is too many books that I haven’t read or haven’t finished. This needs to change. For 2011, … Continue reading →

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Cold and Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2010 by nicdempsey

Today I left work early, bringing work home, only to find I have forgotten to email the document I was working on. I should have known it was going to go like this. At 6.30am, I opened my fridge to … Continue reading →

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A year ago

Posted on November 28, 2010 by nicdempsey

This little boy was born and in that year has turned into this I can’t believe the difference that having him around has made to our family.

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