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Discombobulated

I’ve not had the best day. Yesterday we had a family get together and second Christmas. Unfortunately, OH is not very well and stayed at home eating medicinal mini cheddars and drinking Irn Bru. Don’t worry, I told him, it’s only one night and I’ll be home before you know it. Sniff, he said. ItContinue reading “Discombobulated”

BOGOF: An Extra and Seasonal Greetings

I worked yesterday morning. It was just for an hour or so, but it still constitutes a renege on my sworn, cross my heart, pinky promise, signed in blood, sealed with salty tears, sabatical. In my defense it was an extra, not one of my real clients, just a daliance. Perhaps you will be kindContinue reading “BOGOF: An Extra and Seasonal Greetings”

Six on Saturday – Christmas Shopping

This week I have been doing some Christmas shopping. You may need this statement to be clarified. If you define Christmas Shopping as “the purchasing of assorted goods undertaken during the festive period in order to acquire gifts for your loved ones or to further the joy of the glorious occasion with delicate sweetmeats andContinue reading “Six on Saturday – Christmas Shopping”

Sorted

At this time of year it is impossible to get anything dry. The washing, naturally. Rain soaked coats, of course. But more importantly, my seed for storage. The greenhouse, although wonderful in almost every way, is not the ideal place for dessication. The atmosphere is sodden, with odd drips and various leaks that I generallyContinue reading “Sorted”

Six on Saturday – Underwhelming

I am a little worried this week. It seems that I have inadvertently magnified the glory of our violas. They are quite nice, but it would be hyperbole to suggest anything more. Of course, you can judge for yourselves, but please do not expect too much. The weight of expectation on the poor little darlings’Continue reading “Six on Saturday – Underwhelming”

Six on Saturday – On Repeat

Earlier this week, I was swanning around the garden looking for SoS inspiration and my OH asked why I wasn’t taking any pictures of the violas. “I’m saving them for when I’m desperate, later in the month”, I explained. “Aren’t you allowed to repeat your subjects?”, he queried. “No fear!” I exaggerated, gasping for maximumContinue reading “Six on Saturday – On Repeat”

Extended Sabbatical

This year The Boss, AKA me, has decided to give the whole company, AKA me, not only January but December off. She decided that as it is only three and a bit weeks to Christmas, which are are bound to be soggy and miserable, which makes her soggy and miserable, it wasn’t worth the heartache.Continue reading “Extended Sabbatical”

Six on Saturday – The Real Thing

OH is doing the shopping, I am expecting a delivery and outside it is blowing a hoolie by the name of Storm Claudia. Not ideal conditions for taking photos for this week’s Six on Saturday. Then inspiration hit me with a wet kipper. I will dash outside, remain within earshot of the front door andContinue reading “Six on Saturday – The Real Thing”

The Random Book Giveaway – Meat Free Mowgli by Nisha Katona and Mrs Bun

Welcome to another installment of The Random Book Giveaway, which could have been named The Occasional Book Giveaway or even The Seldom Book Giveaway. These things cannot be forced, if the muse leaves you, you must wait patiently for her to return, albeit with fingers tapping as you linger. Return she did, to bless myContinue reading “The Random Book Giveaway – Meat Free Mowgli by Nisha Katona and Mrs Bun”

Six on Saturday

For me, the transition from “how can I sneak an extra one in” to scrabbling about in the drizzle looking for a candidate that will just about pass the SoS muster, was a hair’s breath this year. One day all was balmy summer excess, each note, if not crystal clear then a least contributing toContinue reading “Six on Saturday”