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Handmade Christmas: Yes I know it’s August

Posted on August 22, 2023 by nicdempsey

So now I’m over my birthday, my thoughts have turned to Christmas. Yes, it’s early. So let me set a scene. It’s Christmas 2009, I have no job, money is tight and I’m wondering how to do Christmas. Everyone says … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: It hasn’t come home yet!

Posted on August 18, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So the country is excited by the Women’s World Cup Final, however, Spain are a good team so there will be no counting of chickens but it’s a massive achievement to be in the final. The country is … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Heat

Posted on June 12, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was the first week that I felt that it might actually be summer. My week was pretty run of the mill, I did two days in the office, I have the house a bit more under … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Judicial Review

Posted on June 2, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Liquid assets: the rise of laundry detergent more expensive than champagne. What the hell is wrong with people? A lost generation are stuck living with their parents – and Tory talk of housebuilding won’t help them. I’m going … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Seedling Set Up

Posted on May 18, 2023 by nicdempsey

Seven years ago, I signed up for an allotment and for seven years I’ve been struggling with indoor sowing. The reasons are obvious, I live in a one bedroom flat with no garden that is quite dark and as with … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: From Coronation to Eurovision

Posted on May 12, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I wasn’t that happy with all the wanging on about the coronation, how it’s moved to wanging on about Eurovision. I’m not sure which is worse, I guess at least my taxes aren’t paying for Eurovision? Anyway here … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Local Elections and Oaths of Homage

Posted on May 5, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! So the local election results don’t look good for the Tories. My word of caution on this is that losing Tories doesn’t equal winning Labour and honestly, while I’m sure that a Labour government will be better than … Continue reading →

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Miscellany: Mid way through April

Posted on April 17, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! It’s been a while. I’ve been struggling a bit recently, it’s post COVID, it’s living in a mess (because the building stuff isn’t entirely finished, yes I know it’s been nearly 3 months but we’re not finished with … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: You can try and fix the protocol but you can’t fix the Tory Party..

Posted on March 3, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! This deal could have been struck in 2021 – but the last thing Brexiters wanted was to get Brexit done Sunak should remove the whip from Johnson – it’s the only language he understands Number of UK children … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Home and it’s almost there…

Posted on February 27, 2023 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! I’m back home and things are not quite complete. There’s some snagging to do in the bedroom and the kitchen is just about workable but needs flooring, tiles and snagging. Part of me is really happy to be … Continue reading →

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