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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →