Category Archives: London

London

Posted on July 29, 2011 by nicdempsey

Some people don’t like London, they want to live in the country where there is no traffic or noise, or other towns or cities where they think that people are more friendly.   I am not one of those people. … Continue reading →

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Sunday afternoon..

Posted on June 29, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Sunday, Ma and I went to the Crematorium to ‘visit’ Grandad and his ‘plague’ (When my Grandad realised that he was dying, he gave Mum a letter with his wishes, the hymns he wanted at his funeral and so … Continue reading →

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British Weather….

Posted on June 17, 2011 by nicdempsey

..or why I always have sunglasses and an umbrella in my handbag… Keeping in mind that it’s June and we’re it’s summertime… This was the view from underneath the umbrella on the way to work This was the sky on … Continue reading →

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OXO

Posted on May 23, 2011 by nicdempsey

Thursday night at the OXO Tower Bar, unplanned but fun, Christelle and I met for a catch up and she works near the OXO.  We thought that we’d go for one and enjoy the view for a bit… I drank … Continue reading →

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Outstanding beauty…

Posted on February 16, 2010 by nicdempsey

Reading Christina‘s lastest blog post has got me thinking about how we (and I view beauty).  This is her quote: “It’s not like we don’t have beauty in the UK. Whenever, if ever, I escape the city, I’m invariably surprised … Continue reading →

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The Bibliomancer’s Dream

Posted on March 7, 2009 by nicdempsey

So I didn’t get to see David Hare talk about the Berlin Wall (thanks, First Great Western!) and it was decided that as I we had both had a tough week, we’d go to Skylon and have dinner.  Walking through … Continue reading →

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Snow

Posted on February 5, 2009 by nicdempsey

So on Sunday night and Monday morning, there was proper snow in London.  Everything stopped working.  I did get into work.  Getting home was more interesting and on Tuesday, I gave up the fight and worked from home. I also … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Fulham

Posted on May 28, 2008 by nicdempsey

I live in Fulham.  I grew up in Fulham but the Fulham that I know is the one that likes football not rugby and doesn’t often go near Parsons Green and didn’t go to private school.  There is a Facebook … Continue reading →

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A haircut, new shoes and manhattans……

Posted on May 24, 2008 by nicdempsey

So all in all, a really nice Saturday…

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