Yet again Rachel and I have been counting assistants at the blummin Council. This time it was for the Police & Crime Commissioner election, together with a little parish election and an even smaller referendum on a local matter. Totally tedious but we find a few things to smile at…. Continue reading “Being a counting assistant – things to love and loathe”
Author: doug
Weekly update and treading water
A quiet week here in the Quirky Museum, almost like treading water it seems. Some restoration things have stalled, or never even started and yet I still feel hopeful. This time it’s about health, faith, three yeas ago and we have been counting assistants once again! Continue reading “Weekly update and treading water”
Upward Management – does it still exist?
Recently I got into a conversation with my daughter about Upward Management. She had never heard of it and was absolutely astonished her Dad would ever practice it! The question now, Upward Management, does it still exist? Continue reading “Upward Management – does it still exist?”
E10 petrol compatibility
The last thing I want is a Petrol Head label. Having said that, this is all about E10 petrol which might be an issue for some of the cars we trudge around in. Hopefully this will give some ever-so-helpful information. Continue reading “E10 petrol compatibility”
Weekly update and how we can never keep up with the neighbours
Just as well this isn’t a race because we would be in last place at the very start. We wouldn’t stand a chance keeping up with the neighbours, unless it was about eccentricities and then the Quirky Museum would be a winner. Continue reading “Weekly update and how we can never keep up with the neighbours”
Why am I always feeling cold?
Regular readers will know I’m often bleating about feeling cold. My family and friends certainly know it and our gas bill brings more evidence. Often I have wondered why and recently, courtesy of Twitter, I came across this article which is worth a mention. Continue reading “Why am I always feeling cold?”
Weekly update – furtive trip to the Lakes
I kept telling myself we were allowed to travel for business purposes. I might even have stretched it with Hannah’s work in mind. Either way we had a slightly furtive trip to the Lakes. Continue reading “Weekly update – furtive trip to the Lakes”