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The Big Day Arrives
Today was and still is Eloïse’s first day at basisschool, primary school. The worst thing about this new phase of her life, from my point of view, at least, is the need to set a 07:00 alarm. I haven’t needed … Continue reading
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Patricia Jenkins, Where Are You Now?
I awoke this morning after a strange dream. I dreamt about Patricia Jenkins, a girl I was at secondary school with and with whom I have not spoken since 1979, when she was in my class at Falmouth Secondary: 1S. … Continue reading
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Changing Gear
As I write this, the 2009 Tour de France has just got under way. Lance Armstrong is riding through the streets of Monaco in glorious HD, the first-ever HD broadcast of Nederland 1. In that respect, it’s a pisser that … Continue reading
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Almost Finished
The dining-room ceiling was repainted yesterday, along with the kitchen and living-room ceilings, too, because they run seamlessly into the dining-room. I must say, the painters did a nice job; better than the gang we had in last time. We’re … Continue reading
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Leak Found
Our reclusive, vexatious leak has finally been tracked down. A professional leak detection company, called in by our insurance company, came in with infra-red equipment and a very impressive-looking endoscope and proceeded to go poking around the house. Eventually, the … Continue reading