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ectopic punctuation

May 12, 2008 By Ellen

On the wall of the ultrasound waiting area at the RAH in Paisley, a notice.“Mums’ & Dads’ please ensure toys are returned to the box after use.” Discuss.

Filed Under: Asking nicely, wordy wonders

Ransom note

September 24, 2007 By Ellen

If something’s good enough I don’t mind paying for it. (What’s that I can hear the Panther muttering?)Nowt’s for nowt, as they say. And the Glasgow Science Centre certainly isn’t for nowt – more than £20 for us all to go. But I don’t mind, not when it kept us all amused in such a […]

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Infection warning

August 15, 2007 By Ellen

We should have paid more attention to the infestation of pre-orders that were cropping up all over the place. Recent reports point to a few sightings of pre-planned activity.Where will it end?Please be ready to take swift and decisive action if you spot any pre-anticipation, pre-plotting, pre-expectation, pre-scheming and, most deadly of all, pre-forethought.

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Moroccan Lamb

July 30, 2007 By Ellen

No. No. No. NO!This made me really cross. Not just ordinary cross, but hungry cross and, believe me, that’s not to be recommended.Here’s what the menu said: Moroccan Lamb Chunks of lamb cooked slowly in an exotically sweet & spicy sauce, finished with soured cream. Served with basmati rice and roasted vegetables. Had me fooled, […]

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Boots on again

July 11, 2007 By Ellen

We like to walk, it’s probably a family thing. Whenever we get together we’ve always set out – whatever the weather – for a stroll.The newer members of the family can’t quite get their heads round it, but they indulge us.“It’s cats and dogs outside so off you pop for a nice hike. Yeah, don’t […]

Filed Under: Asking nicely, dad, Hospice at Home, sponsored, Walk

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