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Friday Links: We have an extension but still don’t have a clue…

Posted on April 12, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So there is news not covered in these links, it’s been that kind of a week… Two-thirds of councils say they can’t afford to comply with homelessness law. But let’s talk about Brexit again because politicians getting off … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Bumpy

Posted on April 8, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week I had two days in the office, one day wfh, one day sick and one day off. It was a pretty dull week, I helped Ma with sorting out the storage at KCAH, did the volunteer … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Blossom

Posted on April 3, 2019 by nicdempsey

We were away last weekend so we really did just pop in to add to the compost bin and see how everything was faring. Which was very well. The plum tree has blossomed, the fritillaries are all out and the … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: April

Posted on April 1, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday and happy 1 April. There are birthdays (Sarah and Laura) but no April Fool’s jokes because I’m just not into them… Last week wasn’t supposed to be busy but I feel it was all over the place. Which … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: No Clue…

Posted on March 29, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Every Thursday I start this draft and I’m never certain whether any of the links about Brexit will still be relevant. I wonder if politicians have the sense of how history will view them and if they think … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: It’s just embarrassing now….

Posted on March 22, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I would like to talk more about stuff but it has been a week and I am tired……of everything but most of all about the Brexit fiasco! So this is a short and sweet set of links, most … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Lazy Weekend

Posted on March 20, 2019 by nicdempsey

This was another week of doing very little and it was still a bit too windy for comfort. We walked to the plot, emptied food scraps into the compost bin and coffee grounds onto the blueberries, chatted to my plot … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany:

Posted on March 18, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week felt much longer than it actually was, this is because I had a cold. I really hate having colds. I still have a sore throat but am mostly much better, six years ago, I caught a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Danny Boy – The Muppets

Posted on March 17, 2019 by nicdempsey

It’s St Patrick’s Day and while I’m mostly allergic to most of the ‘paddywackery’ that goes on, I will put aside my objections for whiskey (this year – Jamesons Caskmates Stout Edition) and the Muppets….

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Friday Links: Zombie Prime Minister

Posted on March 15, 2019 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I woke up this morning to the news of a massacre in New Zealand, which is horrific. The Brexit car crash continues on and I honestly think that the only things to do is have a referendum on … Continue reading →

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