Category Archives: Having a bad hair day!

The Iron Lady melts…doom and gloom at the cinema

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I have been avoiding going to the cinema for at least a year, no wonder they sell all that popcorn or  give away chocolates, there’s got to be something to stop people committing suicide in the aisle! But then I … Continue reading →

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Yoga and de-cluttering!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

I have just taken up yoga, three classes to date and the slow sort, where one rolls about on a mat to low mystic music and the tutor tries not to frighten us by telling us we are about to … Continue reading →

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A giant leap – and the dangers of cruising.

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Well l can’t waste a good picture! I could do with a bit of leaping.  All that over indulgence was great while it lasted, but I am really glad when all the decorations are back in the loft and I … Continue reading →

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Virginia creeper and the meaning of life?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Yesterday I found myself reflecting on ‘the meaning of life’ on the 27 bus.  A bit of a weighty subject for popping to the bank, but the sea was raging and I could hardly see out of the window. As … Continue reading →

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Mobiles, emails and ipods in bed!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

I think the world of the oldie is divided. One or two friends are not online, others weep over the inconsistencies of their broadband. One can’t manage a bus ride without texting and will take a call in middle of … Continue reading →

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One door closes and ….

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

‘One door closes and another one opens’  so they say, but I know from experience that ‘closing doors’ especially in terms of relationships, involves loss and guilt and all that kind of thing. Deciding to abandon a project or job … Continue reading →

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New categories for the retired.

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Retired people in Britain  - tongue in cheek! Singles.  Images – 1. Homeless  - seen sleeping in boxes under arches almost anywhere in Britain, or selling the Big Issue outside Waitrose in the rain. 2. Bag lady – in the rain. … Continue reading →

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Stand up comedy as a career – for oldies!

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

This may not be a new career option for oldies!  You have been warned! Might be better to fill shelves in Asda or try B and Q? It’s very difficult to get stand up comedy gigs down here at the … Continue reading →

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The real reasons for blogging at last!

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Making money – Apparently if you get 6 million ‘hits’ (or maybe less) a day, advertisers want to put ads for elastic knickers, weight watchers,  date lines and/or condoms on your blog site. They then pay you if, for every ‘click’, … Continue reading →

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On being discalculous.

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

Discalculous  ’numberblind’. This means I can not set the oven timer, understand train timetables. Oh! and I have no idea of the date, and today can’t be bothered to get up and find it out! Nackered and putting on weight. May … Continue reading →

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