Monthly Archives: August 2026

Pathetic!

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

Single reading (morning) again today.

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Vineyard pruning again

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

This has all taken far longer than I’d hoped, but then I never expected to be incapacitated quite so badly when I signed up for it 🙁 Still, I got a bit more done today, and there are some fruit … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 19th August 2026

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

More harvesting today. I’m picking tomatoes pretty much every day now, and my Tunnel of Love Apples is complete. I also picked my first sweet pepper. This one actually formed before I planted the peppers out, so it’s a bit … Continue reading →

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We now have a hosepipe ban

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

Many people thought that Wessex Water wouldn’t need to impose one, but on the 18th August they finally did the deed. And one of the things that private individuals are not apparently allowed to do is water their fruit and … Continue reading →

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I’m sure I did something useful today

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

but I have absolutely no idea what it might have been. All I know is that I managed one BP reading in the evening.

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I’m struggling to see this as anything else

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

Looks like the very definition of a self-correcting problem, to me. The influencers getting bitten while chasing the perfect shark shot It’s the sharks I feel sorry for.

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My BP monitor got a puncture!

Posted on August 22, 2026 by james

Actually, I suspect the cuff just wore out. I don’t believe they’re supposed to last forever. Typical though, that it should give up the ghost when I’m supposed to be taking readings at home to give to the GP. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 16th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Little to report today other than finding this pepper hiding in the foliage in the polytunnel. I shall definitely be having that for lunch over the next few days. And of course there’s always room for a photo of oddly-shaped … Continue reading →

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Wow! I got the set!

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

First time in ages that I’ve managed readings morning, afternoon and evening as far as I recall. So, we start off and end up pretty much where expected. Afternoon was a bit of a nightmare though. I was supposed to … Continue reading →

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It’s looking more like White Coat Syndrome

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

An ok reading to start the day Then I decided to take one either side of my mid-afternoon visit to the GP, which are surprisingly similar. However, the GP measured my BP in his office at 188 over something. The … Continue reading →

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