Author Archives: nicdempsey

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Martinis

Posted on July 27, 2008 by nicdempsey

What makes the perfect martini?? There are various schools of thought on this and I’m not going to be a hater. But for me it has to be gin, and for preference, Plymouth, Hendricks or Martin Miller. Never Gordons and … Continue reading →

Posted in Booze, Things I Like | Tagged booze, cocktail, Dempsey martini rules, gin, July, July 2008, martini, Things I Like | 5 Comments

My brain needs a holiday

Posted on July 23, 2008 by nicdempsey

Since the beginning of the month, instead of being a deputy team manager, I have been a team manager for half the week and a deputy team manager for the other half. The other deputy team manager (Sabrina) has been … Continue reading →

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Labyrinth

Posted on July 14, 2008 by nicdempsey

Great time was had.. labyrinth For better photos go here The labyrinth is up and running until the grass is cut (though no candles!) and there’s a ‘how to’ poster just next to it, if you think it might be … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged 2008, faith, grace, July, July 2008, labyrinth | Leave a comment

Female Bishops

Posted on July 8, 2008 by nicdempsey

Hurrah, I can’t think that God would want it any other way…but I am sad to see the fighting and anger that this has provoked. I really struggle to understand why it’s important that the person standing on the altar … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged 2008, bishops, church, Church of England, equality, faith, July, July 2008, rant | Leave a comment

Bloom

Posted on July 7, 2008 by nicdempsey

Despite the weather, we went to the Crem yesterday and found that Grandad’s rosebush had produced some roses. As we have never seen it flower before, it made us very happy.. Bloom

Posted in Family, Thankful, Things I Like | Tagged flowers, Grandad, July, July 2008 | Leave a comment

Psycho Buildings

Posted on July 7, 2008 by nicdempsey

Jillian and I went on Saturday. It’s a great exhibit and worth a look. My only moan is that they closed the top of Air-Port-City because of the rain..

Posted in Culture, Photos | Tagged 2008, Art, culture, hayward gallery, July, psycho buildings, south bank | Leave a comment

Picnic

Posted on June 25, 2008 by nicdempsey

So this is Gill’s last week working for Ealing (after 27 long years). There isn’t a lot to do in Greenford of a lunchtime but there is Northala Fields. Next to the A40, by the Target roundabout, a piece of … Continue reading →

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Dorset and camping…

Posted on June 22, 2008 by nicdempsey

It was nice to be away and even though the weather was interesting, I had a really good time but next time I’m taking an airbed with me…

Posted in Faith, How I Live | Tagged 2008, camping, dorset, faith, grace, grace weekend, june, June 2008 | 2 Comments

Discovery

Posted on June 20, 2008 by nicdempsey

I-pod earphones, the ones that no-one seems to like, survive going in the wash really well!! Who knew? And yeah possibly I am the only person who would put her earphones in the laundry and wash them (look I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Housework, How I Live, Random | Tagged housework, ipod earphones, june, June 2008, things I have accidentally washed, things that survive the washing machine that really shouldn't, washing | Leave a comment

The Revenger’s Tragedy

Posted on June 18, 2008 by nicdempsey

All set Went to see this tonight. Written by Thomas Middleton, it’s funny, sad and sick and I enjoyed it. It’s definitely worth a evening and as it’s part of the Travelex Season at the National, it’s possible to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, How I Live, London | Tagged 2008, How I Live, june, June 2008, london, national theatre, the revenger's tragedy, theatre, travelex | Leave a comment