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That annoying top ten list stuff – The Music

I’ve touched on music a bit in other places here and hereabouts There are a few musics I’d like to call out. To place them in an order wouldn’t do … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Entertainment

I laughed out aloud when I discovered what televisual delights were available to entertain. This would have been after you’d opened your science kit and played with the magnet and iron … Continue reading

December 20, 2012 · Leave a comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Dinner

Since I moved from the Northern Hemisphere to the Southern (England to New Zealand) I’ve always struggled with the concept of  Santa, Trees, Snow, and the “full’ Christmas dinner. There … Continue reading

December 15, 2012 · 1 Comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Festive Treats

There were things that were only ever seen in our house for one month a year. Fleeting things enjoyed because of their rarity in some instances. The Treats. As well … Continue reading

December 12, 2012 · 1 Comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Festive Drinks

One of the things that I remember from Christmas was the abundance of things. The seasonal drinks cupboard got topped up. There were 4 standout things that were brought into the … Continue reading

December 11, 2012 · Leave a comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – The Tree

This year might be the year when we don’t have a traditional tree decoration at home. By decoration I mean a tree with things on it. As a child the … Continue reading

December 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

The 12 ways of Christmas – Secret Santa

It’s that time again, we spend 10 months hoping it gets here, one month preparing and then the whole of December questioning the sense of it all. I’m going to … Continue reading

December 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

Big Night In!

It’s the festive season, when workplace parties begin to kick in, and tonight I find myself with the prospect of being home alone.  MrsPdubyah is off the “Foodstore” down on … Continue reading

November 24, 2012 · 3 Comments

The one with the dodgy kidney

I’ve been living with IgA nephropathy for since 1990 ish I saw a medical man today, (5th November) Professor Ian Simpson, about it. It’s been since 1998 since I’ve seen anyone, since I … Continue reading

November 15, 2012 · Leave a comment

Robbie Williams – ‘Take the Crown’ takes the cake

Tragically today for my exercise companion  I listened to the latest Robbie Williams CD –  Take the Crown. Take the biscuit more like. It’s a set of 3 -6 word … Continue reading

November 11, 2012 · 6 Comments

The less of me – revisited

I started with the good intention, in June, the walking, for the weight loss, the general fitness, the sense of wellbeing and accomplishment , and all the good things that … Continue reading

November 10, 2012 · Leave a comment

Palace Soar to the Top!

Palace’s win, coupled with another shocking away day capitulation by Cardiff and just a point for second-placed Middlesbrough, sent Holloway’s new side flying high into pole position. It’s the first … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Rediscovering the Vinyl Records- the other bit

I gave up pretending to think about it and as  my son seems to have discovered music as a hobby on the way to be a DJ, and I’m not about to be … Continue reading

November 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Rediscovering the Vinyl Records

I’ve brought two vinyl records in the last week. One on line and one from Rhythm Music in Ponsonby. The Toy Love Double LP  (on line) and Heart Attack Alley – … Continue reading

November 4, 2012 · 2 Comments

Restaurant Critic #3 – The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe

The Ponsonby Belgium Beer Cafe was the venue for the big night out, MrsPdubyah and me, and another couple decided to have a bit of a thing, Not withstanding that … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Bit of a mistake – Shopping at Farro

I don’t know what came over me, but I went to Farro Fresh, for no reason other than that they do have the  Over the Moon – Triple Cream Brie … Continue reading

November 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Chores for Peace…. Again

Today was slightly easier but more outdoorsy Refurb the BBQ. Although we’ve had out bbq a few years it’s still good to go, it has a ignition thing that’s a … Continue reading

October 27, 2012 · Leave a comment

The one with the updated Resume / CV thing

I’ve been reviewing my resume / CV thing. I’ve been with the same company since 1999, so that’d be 13 years and a half. In that time I’ve had at least … Continue reading

October 23, 2012 · Leave a comment

Chores for Peace….

I’m on a roll with the chores today, and you know how chores can be the mundane. So in no particular order (but actually the order I did them in); … Continue reading

October 22, 2012 · Leave a comment

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