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Nokia E71

I bought myself a new toy.  It’s a mobile phone, a Nokia E71.  I have to admit I am really proud of it, and can’t let an hour go by without carressing its tiny keypad, and looking at the new … Continue reading

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Norwich

Rosemary and I went to Norwich for the weekend to see Ann and Mike.  We visited Nick and Ali, and saw the great work they have been doing on their house. Much remodelling, removal of walls, moving staircases and a complete … Continue reading

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Bristol

Wednesday 8th, just back from Bristol after spending three days working for a Supermarket. Not really much to report about the place. Stayed in the hotel for the two evenings, internet access was bad as I was on the wrong … Continue reading

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Subscribe to the Blasdale Blog

It was pointed out to me that the email subscribe function was not working. Indeed it was not, and cannot have worked for well over a year. Should all be fixed now, so hoping to see lots of subscriptions to … Continue reading

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Another day logging

Another Saturday morning with the chain saw cutting up logs, with Rosemary stacking them in the shed.  Think the blade has gone blunt again, so gave up for lunch time.  Next week will have to get the blade sharpened again.

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Wood for next year’s fires!

Decided to cut down 4 willow trees.  Despite all having been cut down before, they had now grown to a rather large size.  Out with the chain saw, started first time and away we went cutting.  Alas after several minutes … Continue reading

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Another wet and horrible day

Working from home to day, the weather is absolutely crap.  The Blasdale field is flooded, the poor sheep are wearing (Wellington) boots today.

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Alice Cooper

On Saturday Selina, Graham and I went to Wembly Arena to see the headline act Alice Cooper. It started promptly at 7.00 with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.  New York band.  I have never heard of them, they did a … Continue reading

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Scotland and the Mai Thai

Well I finished the week in Chicago, and arrived back on Saturday.  Looks like I won’t be back for the conversion weekend.  That day was delayed and now coincides with my holiday. Had a week in the office doing some … Continue reading

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Edinburgh Festival about to start

This week is the Jazz Festival, and the most wonderful day in recent history.  Sunshine all day, though a little cold.  The Easyjet flight left almost on time, and now I am pre-checking in on the Internet and the zero security … Continue reading

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Sunshine at last

The weekend, the sun shone at home.  OK rained Saturday night, but Sunday was lovely.  Was able to catch up on the grass mowing.  Looking at the way the willows have grown this Summer there should be plenty of fuel for … Continue reading

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Paris on Saturday

We started the day a little later than normal after an excellent breakfast in the Radisson.  Out on the metro, changed onto the line which takes us into the Latin zone.  First stop was a visit on the Pantheon.  This … Continue reading

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Back in Edinburgh

I see my last blog entry was a month ago.  We have been doing quite a few things this month.  A visit to Cardiff for a long weekend and a trip around the London Docklands area with the Cambridge Society.  … Continue reading

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Night out in Edinburgh

After working all Saturday, decided to have a night out enjoying myself.  Started out with a meal at my favourite Thai Resturant and bar, The Mai Thai.  Had duck for my main course, not the usual spicy duck, but one cooked … Continue reading

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The state of the fields at home

I have never seen so much standing water on our fields.  Someplaces there must be 6 inches of water.  Don’t suppose the sheep appreciate the wet.  Not sure draining will help, the ditches are all full as well. Talking about … Continue reading

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