Category Archives: Sabbatical

Threw my first pot yesterday

Posted on 26/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Well, I didn’t exactly throw a pot but I did actually fashion my very first piece of pottery at the grand old age of 44! Our teacher began by introducing us to a pinch pot. We started by rolling up … Continue reading →

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The art monkey is out!

Posted on 21/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

So I’ve acquired a few art supplies including watercolours and some medieval iron gall ink so I’m having fun playing with a few ideas. I have a little postcard project in mind if it all comes together appropriately. I’ve signed … Continue reading →

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3.10 from Yuma

Posted on 21/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Gripping. I love modern reinterpretations of the traditional fifties western and while, in some ways, this is a rather more traditional script than most, it is quite thrilling watching two modern actors bring a rich emotional underpinning to these very … Continue reading →

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A little wander over yonder

Posted on 9/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

So I had a little amble up the East Hill looking for a doctor’s surgery on Friday. Took a few pictures along the way and will include some here. (You can check out my flickr account for more.) I found … Continue reading →

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Wireless hiccup

Posted on 6/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

So the guys had a freak out moment this a.m. when they couldn’t access the internet. They both headed off for their days and left me to handle the technology. To the good, the internet is still there (aren’t you … Continue reading →

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Bounce! Bounce!! Bounce!!!

Posted on 5/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Two wonderful things happened yeasterday. – Internetness from home is now possible. – Young’un started school. So that researcher-fellow-guy-person saved his marriage by sorting out the BT gremlins. God, they suck. If the engineer who set up our line had … Continue reading →

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Bourne Ultimatum

Posted on 4/9/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Brilliant. What a ride this movie is! Holy cow. It starts right from the word go and doesn’t let up. There are a couple of opportunities to catch your breath but basically you just have to grab hold and hang … Continue reading →

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Why is our street called what it is?

Posted on 28/8/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Since we’re living on George Williams Way I thought I’d look up who he was/is. As you might expect there are lots of George Williams who are referred to on the net. But with the canny application of the little … Continue reading →

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A bright and sunny day

Posted on 27/8/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

We’re mostly moved in and unpacked. There are a few things that are strewn around the place but we can lay our hands on most everything. Wednesday the car goes back so we will be quite reliant on Shanks’ Pony. … Continue reading →

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D Day Approaches

Posted on 6/7/2007 by WeatherGrrrl

Well, now we really do have to leave the country. Renters have been found. Phi has his paper work all sorted. In like 5 days flat. I must say I’m amazed that they could process it that quickly. The visa … Continue reading →

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