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Greenbelt 2011, from a campsite far, far away…

Posted on August 26, 2011 by nicdempsey

It’s rained quite a bit but I’ve finally had a night on site where I was warm enough to sleep! Hurrah. Also Kathy gave me some amazing earplugs so I couldn’t hear the rain, that was nice too.

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Inspiration

Posted on August 26, 2011 by nicdempsey

I came across this a while ago and I’ve been showing it to practically everyone.  It made an impact on me and I think that it’s wise. I love the description of courage as telling the story of you with … Continue reading →

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Cookies..

Posted on August 25, 2011 by nicdempsey

Today I’m on my way to Cheltenham for Greenbelt. The weather forecast is not good and I’m going to be in a tent. My camping skills are not great (there’s no where to plug in a fridge for ice or … Continue reading →

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Pizza…

Posted on August 24, 2011 by nicdempsey

On Monday, I spent the day with Max and her daughter Murphy. I was there to see their new house and teach Max to make pizza dough. Pizza dough is so easy to do and tastes so much better than … Continue reading →

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Creme de Violette

Posted on August 23, 2011 by nicdempsey

This was another birthday present (thanks Michael!) bought so we could make an Aviation cocktail. We did make an Aviation and it looked really, really pretty but I’m still not sure about them. I’m going to have to try again … Continue reading →

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Monday Things

Posted on August 22, 2011 by nicdempsey

This week I am going to: See Max and Murphy (and she’s mostly cuter when she’s awake!!) Pack for Greenbelt Grace are doing three things this festival and although I’ll be there for the Yearn service and will see the … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music

Posted on August 21, 2011 by nicdempsey

Gin Blossoms…just ’cause.  Well actually because the shuffle function on the iPod has decided that I should listen to a lot of Gin Blossoms this week! Hey Jealousy Not Only Numb Learning the Hard Way

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Friday Night Cocktail

Posted on August 19, 2011 by nicdempsey

The Final Fling. This was the last cocktail of my birthday weekend, hence the name. It’s a bit girly for me but the raspberry cut the sweetness of the elderflower, works for me! 2oz gin 1oz elderflower liqueur (St Germain) … Continue reading →

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The importance of having goals..

Posted on August 18, 2011 by nicdempsey

If last week was ‘don’t do anything but housework and cross-stitch’,  this week is ‘get off bum and go do things’ week. This is caused by the realisation that it’s mid-way through August, Greenbelt is next week and to quote … Continue reading →

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Nice places in Ealing

Posted on August 17, 2011 by nicdempsey

A shop full of cheese. Less than 10 minutes from my house. Heaven. Cheddar Deli in Northfields Avenue. They’ve just opened so are still settling in but Max and I went in yesterday and it’s good and full of cheese.. … Continue reading →

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