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Looks like we’re definitely getting a pattern

Posted on July 23, 2026 by james

Morning and two from the early afternoon. Basically, unmedicated reading, close to lowest, even closer to lowest. With, of course, the increased heart rate as the pressure drops.

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Spotted in the polytunnel

Posted on July 23, 2026 by james

First one of the year, almost ready. Yes, it is a bit small, but the plant actually fruited before I’d even got them planted out.

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I’m intrigued

Posted on July 13, 2026 by james

The apparent suspect in Ann Widdicombe’s murder would appear to have managed to drive from Rochdale to just outside Newton Abbot in four and a half hours if the timings released to the public are to be believed. That’s an … Continue reading →

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Ryanair

Posted on July 11, 2026 by james

Are they going to start charging for windows, now?

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No dig diary, 9th July 2026

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

Again it was far too hot to achieve much today, but I did manage to pot up a few more peppers. Once temperatures had dropped a fair bit in the evening, I thought I’d have a poke about in Frankenstein’s … Continue reading →

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What’s not to love about cabbage?

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

Got to love coleslaw made with veggies (and honey, in fact) from your own garden, though I can’t deny that the red onion isn’t ours as I’ve not lifted them yet. I’d eaten a few forkfuls before I took the … Continue reading →

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I wish he’d stuck with acting

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

I can’t deny that I was a fan of the “Lewis” television series and I very much enjoyed the interplay between Lewis and James Hathaway. Sadly Laurence Fox must have got worms in his brain or something and decided that … Continue reading →

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Have I fallen into a scene from “The Birds”?

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

When I was “out and about” this afternoon I noticed huge numbers of crows circling above the house. It was hard to get a photo as I couldn’t see them on the screen of my phone, but there were easily … Continue reading →

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I am so not looking forward to this

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

Forecast for the next few days: and since I grabbed that screenshot I think it’s got even hotter 🙁 I might have to emigrate to Lapland.

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Just scary

Posted on July 9, 2026 by james

Full article But it’s one specific paragraph that caught my attention: A recent assessment, by the charity Action Aid in Ituri suggested about a third of respondents did not believe Ebola was a real disease, instead viewing it as a … Continue reading →

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