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The new white

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Vera

My pal Jim the Painter has been here and my old bedroom, now the double guest room, is a completely different, new shade of white. It looks good and best of all, all the wee cracks are filled and painted … Continue reading →

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More snow

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Vera

I was planning to head up north to visit the ‘golden oldies’ but my plans have been scuppered again by snow. Just a slight covering here but a good few inches up north, so not good for taking them out … Continue reading →

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London surprises

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Vera

I had a fab time and wandered around in familiar (Covent Gardens) and less familiar (Spittalfield Market) areas. Spent a whole, rainy day in Tate Modern and did the tour so I ahd some idea what the weird and wonderful … Continue reading →

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London trip

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Vera

I’m heading to London on Wednesday for a few days, so I hope to have lots of interesting photos and things to post when I get back next week sometime. I’ve nearly finished my filing at work, so I’m getting … Continue reading →

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Even more snow

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Vera

Here’s Linda’s back garden in Inverurie. She has to dig her way out daily and won’t be able to use her car till spring!

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My first painting of 2010

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Vera

I thought about taking up painting in my ‘downtime’ but maybe not chairs! If you look closely you will see the patches and some of you might be thinking ‘she didn’t sand that properly’ and ‘she should have given it … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Microwave

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Vera

I got a new microwave yesterday, chosen not for its green credentials or its price, but for its size, the smallest available, and of course for its good looks in my fabby kitchen. Note the Warhol tea towel in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Hogmanay

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Vera

It’s minus 3, my road is a sheet of ice and I’m at home, toasty warm with total disregard for the planet or my gas bill, so I’m happy. I wish everyone all the very best for 2010.

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Christmas was lush

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Vera

As (Gavin and) Stacy would say, or abundant if you prefer. The MacCauleys (Emma’s parents) are very hospitable and it was wonderfully full of food, drink and good company, so what more could you ask for? Here’s a sampler to … Continue reading →

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White Christmas Eve

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Vera

It’s beautiful today, very pretty, and a bit warmer now at minus 2, having been minus 10 during the night. Not much of a winter for my friends in Canada or China, but for Edinburgh, it’s quite unusual. As always, … Continue reading →

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