Tag Archives: august

Monday Miscellany: It’s been a while….

Posted on August 29, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! August has been busy. I had a birthday, a week off, lots of work, lots of allotment things to do and some house work, it was busy. Despite that, it feels like there’s not a lot to talk … Continue reading →

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Friday Links:

Posted on August 26, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! It’s been a while, August has been fun, but I’ve been scattered and this space is always the first thing that stops when I’m full of overwhelm (good overwhelm, but man I need to pull myself together – … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Water Every Damn Day

Posted on August 18, 2022 by nicdempsey

I feel sure that I’ve mentioned that London and the South East of England is having a drought. It’s a issue, I can’t remember the last time we had rain and for the first time since I have lived in … Continue reading →

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Homemade Mini Milks

Posted on August 11, 2022 by nicdempsey

I have a confession, I have an ice lolly problem. I really, really like them. I didn’t realise it was a problem until the most recent heatwave, when ice lollies were better than dinner. I have a general rule that … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Things are not improving…

Posted on August 5, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Spiralling inflation, crops left in the field and travel chaos: 10 reasons Brexit has been disastrous for Britain Rent strikes and bill boycotts in the UK are great in principle – but I’d end up with no electricity … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Drought

Posted on August 3, 2022 by nicdempsey

It’s been a while, I’ve not really had the energy to write about the plot because I’m exhausted by all the watering. We’re in the driest July since 1911, and London and the South East has had just 11% of … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: England won something!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! If you’re English, into football and not sexist, you’re probably feeling quite chuffed about last night’s result. I am, it’s great to see the woman’s team get the kudos they deserve and the football league started this weekend … Continue reading →

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Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery

Posted on August 31, 2021 by nicdempsey

Ealing is a great place to live, it’s got really good transport links, it’s got lots of shops and green spaces. One of those green spaces is Walpole Park and the park has Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery. The restoration has … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: The End of Summer

Posted on August 30, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Today is our last Bank Holiday until Christmas and next week schools are gearing up for the new term, it always feels like the end of summer. Last week featured another migraine and I got hold of a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: I Keep Forgettin’ – Michael McDonald

Posted on August 29, 2021 by nicdempsey

Because it’s amazing and it’s lovely to listen to a song about heartbreak when you’re not heartbroken.

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