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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Gardener, cook, scribbler and god-botherer. Author of the Polly Deacon mysteries.

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Video guy saved me $50 by showing how to change the battery in my seemingly impregnable Toyota ignition key. Bragged about it for days.

26.02.2026 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In the middle of preparing a curry. Partner (beloved) entering kitchen: β€œOoh. A dirty spoon! and a plate! Just let me wash these for you now and there’ll be fewer dishes to do later!” Proceeds to fill sink.
Me:

25.02.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wept at this.

25.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It did encourage me to try again, though. And I wrote some perfectly respectable whodunnits, (which I loved to read but didn’t think I could measure up to) and eventually found a publisher.

25.02.2026 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pre-deployment, always check your owlβ€˜s PSI.

25.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sorry, Mr. Cheape. We can’t let you through. You’re smiling in your picture.

25.02.2026 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I very much didn’t watch this. And this morning, the Feed is full of how banal and horrible it was. So sad for the sane and decent Americans stuck in a crumbling empire.

25.02.2026 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Each one an absolute banger. 😊

24.02.2026 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Rather a lot of snow outside the front door.

Rather a lot of snow outside the front door.

Jealousss.

24.02.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Harlequin asked to see the whole ms. So I sent it off thinking β€œthat was easy. I’ll make pots of money”. In return, I got β€œClearly, you write well. But I suspect you don’t really read romance and or respect those who do. Find a genre you love, and write those.” Much appreciated, tho embarrassing.

24.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Denise Van Outen comes to Cromer

Denise Van Outen comes to Cromer

Honestly Denise it's an unusual look for you but I don't hate it

24.02.2026 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
The front door, standing open, reveals its own imprint in a bank of snow piled against it. More than knee high.

The front door, standing open, reveals its own imprint in a bank of snow piled against it. More than knee high.

Here, Mr. Tom Cox, is a portal for your approval. This morning.

24.02.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep. Dignity and decency would have been lovely, but it also would have been surprising.

24.02.2026 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But…he’s prayyyingggg.

23.02.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. I’ve thought this for years.

23.02.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m always up for a cute doge picture.

23.02.2026 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My sincere condolences. He looks wise.

23.02.2026 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I bought a dragonfruit because it was so beautiful. It tasted like absolutely nothing at all.

23.02.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now that’s very unpleasant, isn’t it?

22.02.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Classy. Thanks. 😌

22.02.2026 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Peut-Γͺtre

22.02.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It means someone is not quite sane. β€œHe’s got a van full of owls, you know”.

22.02.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Canadian Tire actually owns the domain name for Crappy Tire because so many people affectionately call it that, it seemed only sensible to embrace it.

22.02.2026 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That was fascinating and great fun. Thanks.

22.02.2026 02:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bunter! Bring me my spoon.

21.02.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Picnic Biddies are doing an acoustic set at the east coast music festival this year.

21.02.2026 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

what would happen if everyone just didn’t file a Tax return this year?

20.02.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. Just in the pan.

20.02.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Put a little foot pedal on the front of one of those and it would make a handy trash can.

20.02.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Small icicles coming from melting snow on the roof cast interesting shadows on the side of a house.

Small icicles coming from melting snow on the roof cast interesting shadows on the side of a house.

The hice. It’s near gone.

20.02.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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