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1843 – A Friday Walk

I went for a walk. Leaving home around 1100. I had a bit of a dilemma, I wanted to go around the Cockle Ponds and see what is going on there but, I also wanted to walk the length of the high street in both directions. I solved that by making the ponds a loop,Continue reading “1843 – A Friday Walk”

1842 – It has only taken two days

Today, my wife informed me that I had upset all her daily routines. It has taken only two days to get to a position where I can officially class myself as “The useless Blob” – I was trying to help with our GrandDaughter, and whilst I hadn’t done anything technically wrong, mostly what I wasContinue reading “1842 – It has only taken two days”

1841 – Retirement

I’ve left it a bit late tonight to do today justice. Walking through town at around 9AM on a Wednesday was almost as quiet as doing so at 0700, or 0800. The high street seemed very quiet. I was heading for Haslar. I was going to a Coffee Morning. I don’t think I’ve ever beenContinue reading “1841 – Retirement”

1840 – It’s that day

I’ll tell you about the photograph towards the bottom of this post. Today, was one of those signpost days that most people experience – I retired. I went to work this morning, but it really wasn’t a normal day. I had a chat with my boss, and wished him goodbye. I had already had similarContinue reading “1840 – It’s that day”

1839 – I Bought a Book

That I bought a book should be no surprise to any regular readers of this blog. This one, though, is a bit different. It’s a game; Can you run the economy? by Joe Mayes. The premise of the book is that you are the chancellor, making decisions to run the economy. You start off withContinue reading “1839 – I Bought a Book”

1838 -A Normal Sunday

I took the picture a few days ago. The main thing to notice is that the old Cowes chain ferry has gone. I understand not for scrap, but I think the council asked for the unsightly object to be moved elsewhere. I really should have gone for a walk today, but the weather has beenContinue reading “1838 -A Normal Sunday”

1837 – Christmas Trees & Town

Today, there was a display held in St Mary’s Church in Alverstoke, of Christmas trees that had been put together by various parts of the community. There more than 70 trees on show from groups as varied as infant schools and estate agents. It was quite a delight wandering around the church, admiring all theContinue reading “1837 – Christmas Trees & Town”

1836 Not quite winter

Just over 5 years ago, I committed myself to doing a blogpost every day for a year. If I am completely honest with myself, I failed in that mission. I missed days. Now, admittedly they were the odd day here and there for the most part, so whilst I didn’t strictly meet the target, itContinue reading “1836 Not quite winter”

1835 – Even if for only 20 minutes.

Apart from the lovely walk on Sunday, I really haven’t managed to get out of the house anywhere near as much as I would have liked. So, this evening’s quick pop to the shops was a very welcome moment. It was getting dark of course, but that just added to the atmosphere. I can’t quiteContinue reading “1835 – Even if for only 20 minutes.”

1834 – R-3 (Well, 2 and a bit really)

I guess there is no point in denying it, well, I haven’t really been denying the fact that days until my retirement are getting fewer. I now have 2 and a bit days until I start a chunk of flexi-time and annual leave that will take me to 02 January, my official last day atContinue reading “1834 – R-3 (Well, 2 and a bit really)”