How many times have you heard someone say “when all this is over….” and then go on to say how things need to change? I certainly have and I hope you have as well, whoever you are. You might be one of my friends reading this (thanks guys!) or perhaps a stranger dropping in from the other side of the world. Continue reading “When all this is over”
Author: doug
Weekly update – the new normal?
It is about five weeks since our Lockdown started; we hear on the news about this being ‘new normal’. Apologies for this quick post, no pithy remarks, just a quick summary of a few things going on. Continue reading “Weekly update – the new normal?”
Phone call from the blummin Council
A few days ago I had an unexpected phone call from the blummin Council. It took me totally by surprise and, for a moment, made me wonder if I had completely glossed over some health matters. Continue reading “Phone call from the blummin Council”
Bloody show off – again!
The latest time for me being accused of being a bloody show off – again – was while I was taking the Halfbike for a spin. Continue reading “Bloody show off – again!”
SF Bay organic rainforest blend coffee – review
I first came across this excellent coffee in Costco, of all places. I bought it on impulse, thinking it’s a heck of a lot of coffee to wade through if I didn’t like it. It was, shall we say, an acquired taste. Suffice to say I’ve just bought a second bag! Continue reading “SF Bay organic rainforest blend coffee – review”
The creepy empty hospital
Ahead of my regular kidney checkups, I always need to provide some blood samples. This time my visit to the creepy empty hospital was, well, creepy. It was almost like something out of a disaster movie and I was on the film set. Continue reading “The creepy empty hospital”
Weekly update – the rogue pigeon & some decluttering
You might wonder why we have a pigeon in our chimney. It’s definitely not a pet. It fluttered its way down the chimney and had been stuck there for a few days, until we managed to free it. Turned out to be quite a ‘to-do’ but we got there in the end. Continue reading “Weekly update – the rogue pigeon & some decluttering”