Monthly Archives: July 2026

Perhaps I should take up growing these?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by james

Another Dog Vomit Fungus. Two days before I took this picture, when I was weeding in the polycrub, there was no sign of it. Now it is about 50cm across!

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Pruning vines with a friend

Posted on July 6, 2026 by james

It’s a slow job, but a friend came to help out today…

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Given all the press coverage

Posted on July 4, 2026 by james

of a certain wedding in New York this weekend, I thought I should offer my own “shorthand” for referring to the happy couple: Traylor You heard it here first.

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BP readings with new meds

Posted on July 3, 2026 by james

Well, not entirely. The first reading was this morning before I took the Lacidipine. Then early afternoon, not long after taking 5mg Ramipril. And this evening. I don’t want to get my hopes up too far, but that is much … Continue reading →

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Just for completeness

Posted on July 3, 2026 by james

My BP measurements for yesterday. Probably not that relevant now my meds are being changed.

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All change!

Posted on July 3, 2026 by james

I ended up having a bit of a medication review today when it hadn’t initially been intended. After explaining all the problems I’ve been having whilst on Amlodipine and Lacidipine, it has now been decided (I think) that I should … Continue reading →

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The jokes pretty much make themselves up

Posted on July 2, 2026 by james

Lamb kebabs containing little (or no) actual lamb. You’ve got to be kidding! It’s been a few decades since I last ate a kebab from a kebab shop, but I think everyone was always aware that the meat was hardly … Continue reading →

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Oh damn! I forgot again

Posted on July 2, 2026 by james

The evening one this time. I could claim it’s down to the excitement of the England/Congo World Cup match, but I didn’t watch it and from the reports it sounds like there wasn’t much excitement to be had anyhow.

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I bet he’s too old for this shit

Posted on July 1, 2026 by james

Danny Glover

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They say never meet your heroes…

Posted on July 1, 2026 by james

But perhaps that should include finding more out about them, too. I’ve been using the guidance of Charles Dowding for some years now as regards no dig vegetable growing and I’ve found that it works pretty well. I don’t agree … Continue reading →

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