Category Archives: What the heck?

Wherein I stamp my foot

So The Assassination of Jesse James… arrived in Colchester just as things went completely pear shaped, what with our trip to London and then our attempt to head north for the Christmas break. So, silly us, we assumed we could … Continue reading

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Benazir Bhutto Assassinated

Stupidity, apparently, is one human trait we haven’t yet evolved out of. Quite frankly how any one thinks this will solve a damn thing is beyond me. Read more from the Beeb. Sadly, this did not come as a surprise. … Continue reading

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Experiments with veggies

On Thursday we got a whole load of curly kale in our veggie box. And I really do mean huge quantities of the stuff. It was a little daunting. I googled for recipes and came up with a curly kale … Continue reading

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Advices and Queries No. 41

Try to live simply. A simple lifestyle freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be persuaded into buying what you do not need or cannot afford. Do you keep yourself informed about the effects your style of living … Continue reading

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Top Chef

Saturday, the young’un and I indulged ourselves in a Top Chef marathon. When we left the States in August we were part the way through season three of Top Chef. Very kindly, a friend, recorded the rest of the episodes … Continue reading

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The Dollar/Pound Exchange Rate Goes the Wrong Way

Bugger! Current temperature: here 7C/45F, there 48F/9C

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Recycle or die …

… or at least angst a bit. Colchester seems to have a pretty active recycling program. Unfortunately we’re not a part of it. Currently they can’t do curbside pick up from buildings that are more than two floors. Don’t ask … Continue reading

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Latest Hair Experiment News

Yes, the experiments continue, adventures with the bottle (dye that is) are amusing the locals. I must say I enjoyed being a blonde but it was pretty hard work keeping up with the colour creep. Redying so frequently costs time … Continue reading

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I’m about to die of heat stroke!

It’s after 5pm and I just cycled to return dvd rentals to the Movie Gallery. The heat is horrendous. There is no breeze. I’m now headed back upstairs to collapse in a sweaty heap in front of the a/c and … Continue reading

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The Mutant Variety Show

Before this is completely ancient news … last Thursday 5 April at 7pm, in the HFA Recital Hall was D-Day for Unhindered By Talent Productions. Phi and the young’un hosted a wild night of music, song, improvisation, and dance. A … Continue reading

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