Chronic Hypotension

So, for the past couple of weeks I’ve been suffering with the above…I know I have bouts of particularly low pressure, but recently it’s been persistently low. There’s probably a pattern to it, but I can’t quite get to the bottom of it. It usually doesn’t bother me too much – between BF and I [...]

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Wii Guitar Hero

OK so I’m hooked…
While waiting for the washing machine to finish last night I decided to play one song…40 mins later my guest arrived and the washing machine had finished but I was still playing. I’ve moved on in the songs now, but I still don’t think I’ll ever be able to compete in the [...]

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3bts – nostalgia, knowing looks, old friends

1. Visiting a hotel that I worked at whilst a student at a nearby university. Walking in rooms where I once worked, but where as a student, I danced at the “Breeze Block Ball”. And dancing again – this time it’s a friend’s wedding.
1b. Remembering the steps to Ceilidh dances, memories of being taught them in school and thinking [...]

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3bts – babies, smiles, garden

1. A new baby arrives – early and I get to choose a present. I choose something lovely from babyblooms.co.uk
2. Having my parents to stay for a few days and finding activities to make Mum smile.
3. Coming home to find the garden has been tidied up by my mum and dad. The hedge has been trimmed, [...]

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Day Trips to France

I’ve lived in the South for over 13 years and Tuesday was the first time I’d ever done a day-trip to France (not including flying in and out in one day for work). It was fabby. M & D didn’t want to get up too early, so we caught the boat at 10:05 and by [...]

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Cloverfield

Love it or hate it? That’s the question.
As a movie of the “Blair Witch” type genre, it’s not something I’m particularly keen on watching too often…but, Cloverfield was great. The filming, at times, leaves you feeling a little dizzy, but the “realistic” feel from a handheld camera is fantastic for the subject matter. You’re left [...]

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King Tut’s Exhibition in London

My parents are in town for a few days…just a few days. While they’ve been here we’ve had various outings and done lots of stuff including eating lots and lots.
One of our trips was to the O2 to see the Tutankhamun Exhibition. I’ve been to Egypt, to Cairo & Giza and I’ve been to the [...]

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3bts – one of the best, not alone, good working

I understand that the three items below don’t actually complement each other…so, no rude comments please
1. Being told that my carrot cake is “right up there” because it’s so “moist and yummy”.
2. One of my gym instructors is 45 (but doesn’t look a day over 30) and it was good to hear that [...]

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Wii Sports

How much fun?
I never thought a video game would get so many people up and laughing (or sweating) as this one does. We’ve played it with people as young as 5, right up to people into their 60s. It’s fantastic. Whether you’re tee’ing off for 9-holes or having a boxing match, it gets everyone’s attention.
Since [...]

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The One and Only…

“Jo’s Carrot Cake”
I have promised several times to add this recipe here, so, to fulfill that promise here goes…
2 cups finely grated carrot
2 medium eggs
1 cup sugar (the recipe doesn’t state what kind, but I always use soft brown)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup plain flour
2 tsp mixed spice
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp [...]

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