Author Archives: nicdempsey

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You can pick your friends

Posted on August 20, 2008 by nicdempsey

The problem I’m finding is getting to the stage where your friends become like your family. Sometimes that works out great, I have friends that are the family I got to pick and I love them, like I love my … Continue reading →

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Harold Pinter

Posted on August 8, 2008 by nicdempsey

Last year, I saw Betrayal at the Donmar, and I loved it. It was the second Pinter play I had seen (the first one being ‘The Caretaker’, which I wasn’t that keen on.) Since then I have seen ‘The Lover/Collection’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture | Tagged 2008, august, August 2008, The problem with Pinter, theatre, things I don't get | 2 Comments

Dublin

Posted on August 8, 2008 by nicdempsey

It rained a lot But it’s a great place and there was lots that we didn’t see, so we will have to go again.

Posted in Travel | Tagged 2008, august, August 2008, Birthday fun, Dublin, the rain it raineth, travel | 1 Comment

Family

Posted on July 30, 2008 by nicdempsey

It was my uncle’s birthday on Monday, on Sunday, everyone descended on the garden to eat, drink and of course help Ian celebrate his birthday.

Posted in Family | Tagged 2008, family, Ian, July, July 2008, uncle | Leave a comment

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