Second ride in 2019 – looking ahead

M1 motorway from a Busway bridge
M1 motorway from a Busway bridge

Today I had my second ride in 2019 – looking ahead.  I think I’d better explain the title before I ramble on too far.  When I run and, to a certain extent cycle, I often get some really good ideas.  So one of the effects of exercise is to get my brain working a little more. Continue reading “Second ride in 2019 – looking ahead”

Chatting to the Postman

Just as I was going out of the front door the postman arrived. This particular Postman is always friendly, always wears shorts regardless of the weather and I’m gradually getting to know and like him. This is how chatting to the Postman went:


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Just as I was going out of the front door the postman arrived.  This particular Postman is always friendly, always wears shorts regardless of the weather and I’m gradually getting to know and like him.  This is how chatting to the Postman went: Continue reading “Chatting to the Postman”

My DIY mojo

Replacing a bathroom radiator Lately my DIY mojo has dipped and this has occurred at a less than ideal time but our friend Clive has rescued us.  Recently we had a little flood in our bathroom (you’ll need to ask Rachel about that!) and this has necessitated the need for a makeover in our bathroom.  I’m not feeling as confident as usual when it comes to DIY but I’m sure I’ll snap out of this soon.
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Latest art – Nicholas Oloo

Nicholas Oloo
Nicholas Oloo

Today I went along to the art group at church, first time in a couple of weeks owing to this and that.  It was nice to return and catch up with some of the folk I’m slowly getting to know.  Also so heartwarming and unexpected when a couple said they’d been thinking of me while I was away from the group. Continue reading “Latest art – Nicholas Oloo”