Author Archives: james

Vine-ripened tomatoes

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

It occurred to me the other day to wonder what “vine-ripened” actually means on a pack of tomatoes, as opposed to what supermarkets want us to think it means. As far as I can find, it means you get charged … Continue reading →

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Lidl’s “Chunky Guacamole”

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

My wife bought a pot of this recently and I’m pleased to report that I did (eventually) find a “chunk” in it. I was slightly amused that it is sold under the brand “Meadow Fresh”, given that none of the … Continue reading →

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An odd form of words

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

I wouldn’t sully my eyeballs with the programme, but I’ve seen the news articles recently about allegations of rape on “Married At First Sight”, or “MAFS” as the chavs apparently know it. Yesterday it was reported that Channel 4’s CEO … Continue reading →

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Another side-effect

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

Side effects of my BP meds, #8192: Coffee with milk. Tastes absolutely horrible now. I’ve started drinking it black instead. Seems a very strange thing to have happened, but perhaps health-wise it’s not the end of the world.

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What’s going on here then?

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

I noticed this when I was weeding today. That’s definitely not wind damage. I wonder if an animal of some description has piled through it. Deer, possibly? Might have to trim the damage back a fair it. It’s now squashed … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 21st May 2026

Posted on May 21, 2026 by james

At last, a sunny day! Feels as though it’s been ages, but probably only a week. The ground is nicely moistened now though, so it’s ideal for doing a bit of weeding. But first, how are those onions that I … Continue reading →

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Just don’t know what to think — BP again

Posted on May 20, 2026 by james

This morning. Having had readings in the low 140s two and three days previously… It’s just deeply confusing.

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What’s with this “Royal Pop” watch?

Posted on May 18, 2026 by james

I can’t understand it. They look like a child’s toy. I can’t help feeling that the emperor has no clothes (nor a watch, in this case). Ok, so I may not be the best person to judge given that in … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 18th May 2026

Posted on May 18, 2026 by james

I had to do the job in several goes even though it was only seven wheelbarrows of compost, but I eventually managed to get the potatoes earthed (composted) up today. I also scraped back what the blackbirds had managed to … Continue reading →

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Woke up feeling a bit unsteady on my feet

Posted on May 18, 2026 by james

And just out of interest, took my BP again. So, yesterday it was 143/100 with a heart rate of 101 and this morning it is 144/134 with a heart rate of 78. Make it make sense?

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