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Five Teas, No Tablets

Rain sideways. The wind is doing its best to slap the face off me. Head pounding. I keep telling myself I’ll nip to the chemist for paracetamol, then reward myself with a cuppa. Five cups later, still no tablets, just a growing respect for avoidance. Shoes by the door. Coat on the chair. Resolve on strike.

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CT scan today. Flat on my back, watching two little heads on the screen—one for breathing, one for holding it. Not moving; just one set lit at a time. Pac-Man without chase. Breathe. Hold. Breathe. Hold. The machine hummed. I thought about high scores and kidneys. I hope they’ve cleared the stones. Could be worse, I suppose.

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Flying Start coffee bag from Taylors. A third of the cup with hot water. Stir it hard, about a hundred turns, then let it settle. Pull a Starbucks Espresso Roast pod on the Nespresso. Combine them. Strong, balanced, and stubbornly cheering. It shouldn’t work, but it does. First sip, shoulders drop. Right, on we go.

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I kept meaning to post something here. Then the washing needed folding, the kettle wanted boiling, and suddenly a year or two, maybe more, had gone by. The blog sat sulking in the corner like a plant I forgot to water. Still, I’m here now, which is half the battle.

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Tuesdays

Tuesdays have always been associated with grace, refinement, and courteousness. Children born on Tuesdays are believed to be full of goodwill and elegance. As the old adage goes — Tuesday’s child is full of grace. While I may not always embody elegance or refinement, I try to be courteous and have a big heart. You may be wondering why I am talking about Tuesdays. Well, I was born on a Tuesday in…

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Update from David Live!

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Can't Sleep

I woke early—circa 4:30 a.m. and could not get back to sleep. I still feel rough and have a sore throat, a cough and intermittent headaches. I’ve had this since the start of the year. However, I need to start working on something, but what? David Live

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It's Monday!

Monday morning, I’ve made it through to another week! I have lots to do, but I am still determining what I will do—I like to start each day with an open mind. I should crack on with Cruisez; however, I want to cogitate over one of several website concepts floating around my brain. Let’s see what happens. David Live

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Toast for Breakfast

For breakfast, I’ve been a bit naughty! I had toast, which isn’t a good idea for someone on a low-carb diet. However, we had some leftover bread, and I hate waste. Plus, I need to restock with ground almonds to make my low-carb bread, David Live

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Phone Call

My daughter called my wife this morning to discuss arrangements for next Sunday. We are going to a pantomime. Oh, yes, we are! She also gave an update on the girls—they went out for a meal last night and apparently ate well. Good to hear. David Live

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David's Cogitation Space

A New Place to Play The introduction of Cogitate Space says: “Cogitate Space is where I can think about things and write them down—OK, type them. It is still in concept mode; however, I aim to use it for many things, from writing to creating other concepts“. It’s my new place to mess around with things. However, since creating my cogitation space, I have run out of ideas—why does that always…

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Fish & Chips on South Parade Pier, Southsea

The final part of our Trip To Portsmouth was a family meal at the Deep Blue restaurant on South Parade Pier in Southsea. Geoff and Kay turned up first, with Bailey Rae—a Teardrop Chiwawa. We were at the top end of the pier, and Evie and Maisie excitedly rushed over to Geoff and Kay. However, I think Bailey was a big part of their excitement. Read more about our Fish & Chips on South Parade Pier,…

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A Trip to Portsmouth

Our plans for the day didn’t go as expected. We decided to take the girls on a train to Portsmouth, as they had been asking to go on a train for a while. We had our lunch in Victoria Park as we had planned, but unfortunately, Maisie ended up getting a blister on her instep. Read more on our Trip to Portsmouth.

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Today is Finally Here!

Today is Finally Here! Today is finally here. The day I’ve been dreading. Evie’s last weekday with us until half term. And my regular morning cuddles watching Cbeebies will be a thing of the past. The last few years have flown by. There are many memories and great moments—like her first crawl to knock over a stack of toy cups…

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My 34th Wedding Anniversary

Thirty-four years ago today, a rather handsome young man got married—I also got married that day to Ruth. The clever ones of you will now realise that it is Ruth’s and my thirty-fourth wedding anniversary. And yes, Ruth knows she would have received less time for murder. However, we are still together… 34th Wedding Anniversary: How Ruth and I Met!

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A Big Day for Evie

Today is a BIG day for Evie; she starts school. And with that, my life will change forever. My morning cuddles will now be few and far between. For almost four years, I have been the luckiest grandpa… A Big Day for Evie

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Windmill Campersite, Isle of Wight

I have written a little review about Windmill Campersite on the Isle of Wight. However, the review is more of an outline than a full review. There is a list of their weird places to stay, however, I need to add their latest masterpiece a submarine! Yes, you heard that correctly, a submarine! Anyhow, Windmill Campersite, Isle of Wight is a great place to stay.

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