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274/365 Traffic light

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First thing in the morning the view from the A737 towards the sun coming up over Paisley is lovely. It’s almost worth there being a traffic jam on the St James Interchange. Almost.Today the jam was before the bit where you get a good view, so you’ve only got willow herb tufts and a lamp […]

273/365 Happy Birthday Boy One

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This time 14 years ago I was in a hospital in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and a very small Boy One was in a cot next to me. I was a bit dazed, my beautifully structured birth plan and seemingly unshakable faith in my body’s ability to do the right thing had vanished. But […]

272/365 Heading south for winter…

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It was another beautiful day in the ‘Shire and I was lucky enough to have the chance of a stroll in good company. And even better, when Deb and I got back from our walk with a fine appetite, the Panther had made us a very excellent breakfast. On our way, as well as being filled with […]

270/365 Seasons of mists and brandy liqueurs….

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Dear Co-op, I like you, I really do. That’s why I visit often. Frequently, I’m found pondering what’s for tea or finding the one thing I’ve run out of in your sell stocked aisles. You’re handy and there’s parking. I love your loyalty card and the fact you send me a dividend every year – in fact, […]

An evolution of ovens…

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Where did it all start? When the first person discover that their freshly slain supper tasted so much better if you dropped it in a fire for a while?   Did they instantly understand that if you heated it for the right amount of time it would smell amazing and everyone would gather hungrily and […]

269/365 Launching a new publication

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This morning the Panther of News and Boy Three put on their visors and rolled up their sleeves as they held the first editorial meeting for the Boy’s new newspaper. It was such a hit at nursery that, if the Panther’s not careful, he’ll be running master-classes for a whole roomful of four-year-old hacks. 

268/365 Bring on the snow…

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    Boy Three has been sent a cosy pair of snow boots to try out. They come from Mountain Warehouse and promise all manner of warmth and grippiness. “They are really fluffy,” he declared before insisting on wearing them with his PJs as he stomped to bed. “Will it snow soon?” I hope not […]