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holding place

Or holding pattern as the case maybe. Expect this post to disappear in the next 24 hours to be replaced by something a bit more relevant. I loved the rest of the cruise, had a wonderful time in Seattle with … Continue reading

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Projects update

Finally got around to taking pictures of a couple of knit projects – the first is a Hanne Falkenberg pattern which is obviously not knit with her yarn. Rather – I grabbed a skein of wool/bamboo blend sock yarn and … Continue reading

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the usual return

We arrive home very late last night. By the time the plane had landed and we had corralled our luggage the sun was dipping low in the sky. Add in the time it takes to manage the maze that is … Continue reading

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where did it go?

The time, the new SIM card for the handi, the Beret. Not sure that I really did anything at all today, but I was quite busy doing it. I ran errands at HMEDDAC, dropped off library books, couldn’t find anyone … Continue reading

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Staring at Goats

For those of you who know me quite well – the following should not be a surprise: if you ask me about – oh lets say any movie made in the last 100 years – not only will I never … Continue reading

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Photo Friday

Has been a long time since I have done one of these. Photos on Friday that is. Traditionally I did doors and arches. There is also Sewing You do remember Ms Pink – right? Ok, she is currently being referred … Continue reading

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Bent

I woke this morning flat on my stomach with the weight of the world pressing me flat into the mattress. No, wait – that was the pounding from the construction next door filtering through my dreams, causing me to burrow … Continue reading

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April in Paris

Yes, I know it is June and that April in Paris did not happen this year. The closest Maus and I were able to get is this puzzle – a new one from Liberty – which we did this evening. … Continue reading

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Whit whatever

It is a German, EU holiday and probably a bank holiday in the UK. It can’t be Whitsun – because that falls on Sunday (well, duh). But for those who are familiar with many US federal holiday habits, it would … Continue reading

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Trying to find the bed

Since my plane went to Munich in order for me to change planes to go to Frankfurt to catch a train to go to Heidelberg (you figure it out, by the time I was on the train I was too … Continue reading

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Glasses

Did I tell you about my glasses? The ones five sizes too large that were made for me while I was downrange? Apparently that was the smallest size that they had and someone made the decision just to go ahead … Continue reading

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The Ice Man

Remember I said something about the kitchen cupboard? Accordingly – I started on the freezer around 0800 this morning (Wednesday). Now, the last time I remember cleaning out the freezer was before I moved to the UK in Jan 2008. … Continue reading

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May Summary

It has been a good month. My Jewel finished her Abitur with more than enough points, capping it yesterday with two oral exams. She packed up her stuff from boarding school this morning and I picked her up. I think … Continue reading

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Going through the line

There I was, hungry and not sure what I wanted to eat. Left over salad has started to pale after munching on some every day since Saturday. Perhaps some gazpacho? I certainly did not feel like cooking anything after a … Continue reading

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The answer is not 42

You know how you wind up with change in your pocket? If you are organized, it get promptly recycled. If you are like the members of this family it may stray around the house; coming to rest in the washer, … Continue reading

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gut, und nicht so

We did some cleaning today. The Mole spent most of the day out of his bolt hole, helping me pack up books, sort things and generally get the back hall a bit better organized. You can now actually get to … Continue reading

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Taking Care

Am I more fragile about this retirement than I thought? He is quietly taking care of me. Bringing me a cup of coffee, letting me sleep till 1100 yesterday and today. Ok, that one might have been related to travel … Continue reading

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and more errands

not a very exciting or witty set of headlines, but I am quietly working my way down the list. I am starting to strongly suspect that the only person in MDW who might be able to do something about my … Continue reading

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men’s ads

Last night, after spending the afternoon alternating between emptying out boxes (eight of them) and doing laundry (five loads) I sat down at the computer to take a break. The DH was watching fussball (soccer for you US types). It … Continue reading

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It takes at least four degrees

to figure out the food processor that has been languishing on top of the kitchen cupboards for the last year +. I know it was there when I left for Afghanistan, and it might have been there longer. I am … Continue reading

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