Category Archives: Thankful

Seaside

Posted on August 24, 2013 by nicdempsey

It wasn’t the best weather but I’m glad we went..

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Birthday Week Trip – Plymouth

Posted on August 13, 2013 by nicdempsey

Last week, Ma and I went to Plymouth and it mostly rained! Plymouth is a long way to go for gin but that’s what we did. We like train journeys (especially when you get to see the sea!) and had … Continue reading →

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My friends are awesome

Posted on August 3, 2013 by nicdempsey

Last night was the start of my birthday festivities, we drank nearly a bottle of gin, all of the rhubarb syrup, the juice of 20 lemons, 5 bottles of prosecco and a magnum of Cremant de Jura, there were other … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on August 2, 2013 by nicdempsey

This evening, with any luck, my flat will be full of people drinking cocktails and eating pizza and cake.I like cocktails and I like food and I like making both for my friends but it’s fair to say that I’m … Continue reading →

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The rest of her life

Posted on August 1, 2013 by nicdempsey

Yesterday was Ma’s last day of work. Ever. Ma left school at 16 and has pretty much worked ever since. There was maybe 6-ish months of not working when Ben and I were born (maternity leave wasn’t much available 40 … Continue reading →

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The Weekend and a sad thing

Posted on July 29, 2013 by nicdempsey

There were good things this weekend. The theatre, haircuts, shopping, time with friends, tiding up. It was a full weekend. All of it was overshadowed by the news late on Saturday night that Tina had died earlier in the day. … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on June 20, 2013 by nicdempsey

Four years ago today, I picked up the keys to my flat, I didn’t move in until 4th July but I went to the flat and planned. It was lovely, for the first time in eight years, I was going … Continue reading →

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Not what I thought I’d be writing today..

Posted on June 13, 2013 by nicdempsey

Today’s post was supposed to be about World Oceans Day and sustainable fish. I know you can hardly contain yourself and if you hang on that post is coming, it’s just going to take a little time because there is … Continue reading →

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Anniversaries

Posted on June 6, 2013 by nicdempsey

I’m rubbish at remembering things. I forget simple things, when to take something out of the oven, where I put my keys/earphones/phone/shoes/lunchbox, what time I’m supposed to meet someone, what train I’m supposed to catch, the name of the new … Continue reading →

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Sunshine makes a difference, so does action..

Posted on June 4, 2013 by nicdempsey

It’s June and the sunshine decided to show up! Yesterday morning even the weather forecaster was surprised, saying that she wasn’t sure she remembered the vocabulary for ‘sunny and warm all week’. For 3 days in a row, I’ve worn … Continue reading →

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