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Godmother

Posted on January 6, 2010 by nicdempsey

This is me and my newest godchild.  She doesn’t have a name yet, but she it lovely and she and her mum are well.  Unless something drastic happens, this is my last godchild.  I now have six: Ryan, Helene and … Continue reading →

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2009 in lieu of words…

Posted on December 31, 2009 by nicdempsey

Rust Colour Sunset New flat – Kitchen… Embers Left behind Mini tree People Jillian Kathy and Adam Christelle Dionne Ben and Ma Sarah Family lunch

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Christmas Tree

Posted on December 19, 2009 by nicdempsey

In a vague attempt at Christmas cheer, I put the tree up Tree (taken by eldest godchild) Sliver and spike Mini tree Star

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Christmas, Sofas and the War on Mould

Posted on December 14, 2009 by nicdempsey

Not really feeling very Christmassy. I’ve bought the presents (on a strict unemployment budget!) and even wrapped them, written the cards, posted the cards, will at some point this week buy and decorate the tree, but I’m just not feeling … Continue reading →

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On being a spinster aunt…

Posted on November 2, 2009 by nicdempsey

I’m not quite an aunt yet but I’m preparing through knitting…. Finished  I know it’s a bit wonky but it’s the first time I’ve knitted anything that wasn’t a scarf!!

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Democracy and the right to speak

Posted on October 23, 2009 by nicdempsey

This has been really bugging me. These things are facts. 1) Nick Griffin is the leader of the BNP. 2) In the last elections to the European Parliment, the BNP won 2 seats. 3) The BBC has rules that state … Continue reading →

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Interesting times

Posted on August 7, 2009 by nicdempsey

May you live in interesting times is, I’m told, a curse in some cultures.  Well baby, that’s where I am. The company I work for has just gone into administration.  I knew something was going down, I thought this might … Continue reading →

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Things that occur to me when listening to the News

Posted on July 31, 2009 by nicdempsey

What is going on with the satellite link that the BBC use, the reporter in Afganistan sounded like she had a speech defect? General McCrystal  What kind of name is that?  Next up General Sparklehorse… Bobby Robson is dead Why … Continue reading →

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Modern manners

Posted on July 30, 2009 by nicdempsey

From Mighty Girl ’nuff said..

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Party Cake

Posted on July 27, 2009 by nicdempsey

For Tina and Charles’ party this weekend, I was put on cake duty. Tina had a very clear idea of what she wanted, that was piles of cake.  So chocolate brownies, ginger cake and a raspberry cake with very pink … Continue reading →

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