Category Archives: Competitions

Coffee, Comps and (Hair) Cuts

Posted on July 4, 2020 by

Right, I’ve had my hair all cut off ..oh, and I’ve been in the pub all day. Hic. Only joking!! I haven’t been near any hostelries or salons and don’t intend to for a little while. How about you? Have … Continue reading →

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Hitting a Brick Wall

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

Actually, I’m not hitting a brick wall at all but, given the photos below, it seemed like a good enough title! I hope you are well in this strange coming-out-of-lockdown world and enjoying the nice weather. This was the sky … Continue reading →

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Poppies, Paperbacks & Pilates

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

Hello! I have been quiet for a little while because there’s not been much to tell you! Except: POPPIES! Loads of them in one of the fields on our daily walk. It’s amazing how cheerful they make you feel. Books … Continue reading →

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Happy to be Home Alone

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

Ah… peace! But it nearly didn’t happen… My OH was due to play golf today at a faraway club (he’s allowed now!) which would mean he’d be out from midday until about 8pm tonight. And it would be ‘safe’ because … Continue reading →

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Lucky Me – A Story Published

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

I have a story in this week’s People’s Friend magazine, ‘A Lucky Man’. I tell you this just to reassure you that I do sometimes actually put pen to paper and write! My hero Nick is a biker and a … Continue reading →

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We Have Visitors….

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

As I write, Him Indoors is actually outdoors… sitting in his car on the drive. I know! WHAT is he doing? Have I finally driven him to distraction with my non-stop singing of ‘The Baked Potato’ song? Has he locked … Continue reading →

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Hello, from #Lockdown (week 3? is it?)

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

I seem to be quite busy (sorry if you’ve emailed me and I haven’t replied yet. I will!). Today I’ve played table tennis, walked the dog, had two on-line chats, taken part in a virtual quiz and tonight I’m running … Continue reading →

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Let’s Give Ourselves A Break!

Posted on April 6, 2020 by

When the ‘lockdown’ started, a well-meaning friend of mine sent me a message. “It’s a great opportunity for you to write!” And my stomach plunged and I felt anxious. Once this is all over (and it WILL be over!), it … Continue reading →

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‘Random Word’ Competition (fiction or poetry): Free to enter! c/d 16th April 2020

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

I have reached the giddy heights of 1000 followers (of the blog, not a strange religious sect that I run as a sideline. Although, there’s a thought…). So, to celebrate, I’m running another of my little flash fiction competitions. It’s … Continue reading →

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Keeping Perky!

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

Hello, I’m back and since I last posted (on 4th March) everything’s gone a bit weird, hasn’t it? Anyway, let’s not dwell on that now but remain bright and breezy and PERKY! Here are some distractions and nice things that … Continue reading →

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