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Cyril the Squirrel and other news

Cyril the Squirrel has been making a bit of a mess in the garden here at the Quirky Museum.  Also news about my ears! Continue reading “Cyril the Squirrel and other news”

Author dougPosted on 27 September 202422 May 2025Categories family life, the Quirky MuseumLeave a comment on Cyril the Squirrel and other news

Water, water everywhere

Talk about water, water everywhere! I cannot let the recent downpours go by without mentioning our adventures. Continue reading “Water, water everywhere”

Author dougPosted on 24 September 202424 September 2024Categories Misc, the Quirky MuseumLeave a comment on Water, water everywhere

Where have all the wasps gone?

Red Juliet balcony painted with red Hammerite
Red Juliet balcony painted with red Hammerite

Where have all the wasps gone?  Seems wasps are fewer in number this summer.  Even the BBC are asking about this.  I’ll tell you where they have gone – they are having their summer holiday in our house. Continue reading “Where have all the wasps gone?”

Author dougPosted on 2 September 2024Categories the Quirky MuseumLeave a comment on Where have all the wasps gone?

Weekly update – Spring, at last

Bluebells at Ashridge
Bluebells at Ashridge

Spring has finally arrived, at last.  Is it me or has April felt like winter?  Happily as we near the end of the month it is truly Spring, at last. Continue reading “Weekly update – Spring, at last”

Author dougPosted on 28 April 2024Categories personal finance, the Quirky Museum, Weekly updateLeave a comment on Weekly update – Spring, at last

Weekly update – February has been busy

February has been busy but also a month where we have been knocked-for-six by a virus.  Usual optimism continues in this round up of things going on. Continue reading “Weekly update – February has been busy”

Author dougPosted on 25 February 2024Categories blogging, Coronavirus, the Quirky Museum, Uncategorized, Weekly updateLeave a comment on Weekly update – February has been busy

Wrapping up 2023

Here’s wrapping up 2023, a very curious year. Continue reading “Wrapping up 2023”

Author dougPosted on 20 December 202322 December 2023Categories Christian faith, family life, review, the Quirky Museum2 Comments on Wrapping up 2023

Weekly update – frustration mingled with joy

Reflecting on the last week or so, it really is a week of frustration mingled with joy.  Read on! Continue reading “Weekly update – frustration mingled with joy”

Author dougPosted on 13 July 2023Categories family life, the Quirky Museum, Weekly updateLeave a comment on Weekly update – frustration mingled with joy

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