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No dig diary, 11th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Another tomato harvest today. I’m trying to get into the habit of picking anything that’s ripe every time I go into the polytunnel so that I don’t end up with overripe tomatoes that drop onto the ground and squidge.

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It’s all giggles at the surgery

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

I saw this when I parked at the surgery to pick up a prescription today. I can’t deny that I laughed out loud. If it wasn’t the owner of the vehicle who did it, I wonder how long it will … Continue reading →

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A poor effort

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Just managed the morning reading today

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I think they’re missing the point

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

This plan for mental health centres is, I think, commendable. What surprises me however is that they can still find enough open banks and libraries to make it work.

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It’s all gone a bit wonky

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

This wasn’t a good start to the day. Then I forgot the afternoon reading (it’s not a normal day if I remember them all 😀 In the evening I took a reading which was pretty much where I expected it … Continue reading →

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Scary on so many levels

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Interview with a West Bank Jew What the interviewee wants isn’t anything to do with punishment. It’s out and out genocide. Probably based on a hideously distorted view of his religion that tells him his views are right and anyone … Continue reading →

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And back to normal…

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Yes, I forgot the evening reading again 😀 Everything pretty much where I expect it to be otherwise though.

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A very tough day

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

Started fine in the morning, but 128/94 is way too low for me to cope with and the afternoon was basically a write-off. Things didn’t get much better in the evening, either 🙁 I can’t claim to be very happy … Continue reading →

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No dig diary, 8th August 2026

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

A small harvest from today. Plenty of different tomatoes beginning to ripen, and our first courgette. May the glut commence! 😀 I also spent a little time picking blackberries. I shall pick more in a week or so.

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Another blood test and a shock

Posted on August 21, 2026 by james

I was given an appointment with one of the nurses at the surgery to have blood taken for more tests. Not entirely sure why, but I was told it was a requirement that it be done before 9am. I know … Continue reading →

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