Monthly Archives: June 2009

Crazy patio

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Chris

“That back corner of our garden is looking tatty,” I said. Shana agreed something had to be done about it. First we cleared the assorted builder’s rubble. (Does that mean rubble from assorted builders? Who knows? Who cares even?) Then … Continue reading →

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Bat highway

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Chris

We’ve seen lots of bats around recently doing what all good bats do, i.e., enjoying the fine summer evenings and decimating the local flying insect population too. Come 10pm or thereabouts we stop whatever we’re doing and watch them fly … Continue reading →

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From America with Love

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Shana

Through Ravelry I’ve met some wonderful people, well one certain group in particular…it’s no good you all hiding, I know where you are!! As I’ve been a bit down lately, Linda rallied the troops and sent me a goodie parcel. … Continue reading →

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The sparrows have arrived

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Chris

Television is, it sometimes seems, full of cheaply made real-life cop shows consisting mostly of speeding motorists or dangerously overloaded lorries. One clip I’ve always remembered featured a moped rider who had been caught on camera with a ridiculously wide … Continue reading →

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