I’m determined to keep this blog a positive, politic-free safe space for the Pollyannas amongst us. But I fear that Monday may test my patience; Aaaagh.., as they say in Sheffield, which has its own take on The Scream. Anyway, I’ll leave the Covid commentary to Mudgie, the Tand and Kentish Paul, and tell you… Continue reading WHEN EVEN THE TRIP TO THE DENTIST IS A TREAT
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DOWN AT THE PARK
At 3pm yesterday, when Mrs RM had her back turned, I sneaked out into the snow like a naughty child. “Don’t fall over and be a burden on the NHS !” she shouted. Some of us wear appropriate footwear and have natural padding. I DIDN’T fall over, but I did take it slow up and… Continue reading DOWN AT THE PARK
INTO THE VALLEY (OF CLOSED PUBS)
It’s been snowing. Obviously as a reformed Southerner I’ve never seen snow before. Wonderful Walkley Facebook group is in meltdown (as it were) as buses have got stuck at bottom o’ th’ hill and Walkley-ites will be late for their Feng Shui and Vegan Needlecraft classes. With nowhere to go, I’m happy to be using… Continue reading INTO THE VALLEY (OF CLOSED PUBS)
DO THE PONDEROSA
The sun has finally decided to shine on the righteous again, and caught up with me in Sheffield yesterday, after a rainy Sunday. Suddenly, with blue skies, steep hills, and pubs potentially open before Christmas 2021 I feel my Northern retirement decision vindicated. While Mrs RM stripped wallpaper and installed white goods, I took a… Continue reading DO THE PONDEROSA
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