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Happy New Year

Vera — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:49:46 +0000

Dear blog, I haven’t said much for months, but I’m going to start again this year – that’s 2012. And I’m off to a good start, it’s only 2nd January.

My new planters

Vera — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:41:34 +0000

New planters

Finally filled my new planters and then realised I’d used soil enhancer, so may find these grow 10 feet tall, we’ll see.

Spring is sprung

Vera — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:51:04 +0000

At last, some sunshine and no biting force 10 winds. Crocuses are blooming and it feels like there’s a hint of heat in the sun.

Inverurie snips

Vera — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:56:31 +0000

Here for a few days planning Autnie Bess’ 100th birthday. She says she doesn’t want any fuss, but everyone around her is so excited, it’s a balancing act keeping everyone happy.

Nearly finished work

Vera — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:24:42 +0000

I’m almost on my down time but wondering what most to occupy my time with. Any suggestions?

Back to work – almost

Vera — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:51:39 +0000

Well, I’m back in the building but my brain is definitely still on holiday. Back to snow and ice, but melting a bit today, and it’s actually sunny.

All the best for 2011

Vera — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:39:05 +0000

Happy New Year. I’m flexing my bus pass and have travelled to Inverurie via Cults and now wondering how the weather will hold up to get back – wouldn’t it be tragic if I can’t get back to start work!!

Nearly a white Christmas

Vera — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:52:09 +0000

I’m sure it will be one as we still have snow, minus temperatures and chaos on the roads. I’m so pleased to be at home, fridge fully stocked, and ready to revel.

Missing tomatoes and bananas

Vera — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 19:47:55 +0000

We’ve had a thaw, now it’s freezing again, so it’s treacherous on the pavements. And Sainsbury’s have run out of tomatoes and bananas – we’ll just have to go back to eating what’s local, so that’ll be neeps, kale, carrots … Continue reading →

Vera — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:08:46 +0000

Still more snow falling and Edinburgh just can’t cope. I got to work today but bread and milk is getting scarce. My German students are asking why can’t the council clear the roads, like they do in Germany? And I … Continue reading →