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Kew Gardens

Posted on July 20, 2021 by nicdempsey
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Monday Miscellany: Commuting

Posted on July 19, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week I only worked a four day week but I had two days in the office and goodness it was tiring. On Monday, Sue and I went to Kew and it was lovely, because every day is … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Cultivated

Posted on July 14, 2021 by nicdempsey

So this weekend at the plot was all about the ensuring that the allotment committee had nothing to complain about. We were lucky that the plants, compost and raised beds ordered had all arrived and we started early. We harvested … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: It’s been emotional

Posted on July 12, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Let’s get it over with now, last night was emotional. Italy was never going to be a pushover, they are unbeaten in 33 matches and have conceded 11 goals in that time, it was never going to be … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: It’s never been home…

Posted on July 9, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Yes, there is football, England are in the final of the Euros for the first time ever. I’m excited but Italy are not pushovers. If we talk about what we want our country to be and the type … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Under-cultivated

Posted on July 7, 2021 by nicdempsey

It was an interesting Saturday at the allotment. We got told that this area by the rose garden and the pond, means our plot is viewed as under cultivated. The current rules are that 70% of the plot should be … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: July

Posted on July 5, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s July. How are we in the seventh month of the year already? Last week was not a busy week, which means that I kept finding things at work that need fixing or thinking about, which is how … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: High on the Hog

Posted on July 3, 2021 by nicdempsey

During this trash fire of the last 16 months, I’ve watched a lot of telly, ok more Amazon and Netflix but the point remains. Netflix’s High on the Hog was extraordinary. There has been a lot said about Black Lives … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: It’s been a long time…

Posted on July 2, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So it’s been a while. My problem is there is so much corruption and incompetence that it just gets tiring. Priti Patel, Matt Hancock, Michael Gove, Dido Harding, Gavin Williamson and the big cheese, Boris Johnson. And nothing … Continue reading →

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Focaccia

Posted on July 1, 2021 by nicdempsey

This is a great recipe, it’s looks and taste are much greater than the effort. As you can see I added tomatoes but it’s great plain too, I want to try onions next.

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