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The darling buds of May

They’ve definitely been shaken by some rough winds so far, it’s been freezing! Nice this afternoon, but there’s talk of, guess what, “high winds” again by next weekend. Hurrah. It’s also been so flat-out, I can’t even think about posting … Continue reading

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Something different

Sunday was definitely different. Not just sun but actual warmth (as long as you were in a sheltered corner) – I even got a triangle of almost-sunburn! Not that sunburn’s cool, kids, don’t go there… It was different again yesterday … Continue reading

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About time

Finally! What a beautiful afternoon. After a horrendous Saturday, of driving rain, wind and cold, and a miserable start to today, the end of the day was lovely; we seem almost to have skipped the spring-that-wasn’t and ended up with … Continue reading

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Friday

I know, it’s a rubbish title. But it is, indubitably, Friday. (Saturday tomorrow, fact fans). Like any other week, it’s been a mixture of work-type shenanigans and horse-related malarkies. And like every other week this March, it’s been like this: Literally … Continue reading

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Happy new year!

I don’t know about you but Christmas seems ages ago now! I’ve been back at work since the 27th and it’s all been busy, with early deadlines, and I started my new job as news editor this week too… it’s … Continue reading

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Brrrrrrrr, part 2

It’s been a bit of a flat-out week, even though I haven’t been at work… I know I was only off a couple of weeks ago but as I did last year, I saved lots of holiday, thinking I’d need it, … Continue reading

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Brrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Where did this weekend’s weather come from?! There I was last week, happily moaning about rain and wind – then it was fecking thermal-tights Baltic on Saturday and Sunday… how much longer have we got of this winter lark? On … Continue reading

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A rant

Well work’s been straight back into the deep end after my week off! Two meetings last night, one this morning, writing all the above up today… plus a late-night by-election vote count coming up on Thursday. Still, I’d rather be busy than … Continue reading

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And…. breathe.

Well it was nice to go back to work today – for a break! The weekend was manic; I had to drive to Essex on Saturday morning and didn’t get back till about 2.30pm, then I had a quick lunch, … Continue reading

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My new man

Yes, I’ve got a new man. He’s tall, dark, handsome and Irish. But before I talk about him, I wanted to say that anyone reading this blog in the last few months might have wondered why it’s called what it … Continue reading

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