It’s the same every year. Chaos reigns. Now we don’t “do” Christmas here at the Manor. There is none of that turkey dinner nonsense, simply because neither of us is particularly fond of turkey. The decorations are up but only … Continue reading →
Here we go again. Storm Deirdre! Status Orange! It’s raining. But it’s the middle of December and rain is hardly a big surprise. Yes, it’s a fucking horrible day out there [and I have to go out in it yet] … Continue reading →
Patricide means killing your father, while matricide means killing your mother. What’s the word for killing your cat? Caticide? Felixicide? Moggicide? I am close to joining that aforementioned category one way or another. It’s raining on and off for the … Continue reading →
Let joy be unconfined! After fifteen months it has finally happened. I got up this morning and as usual the dog was out the door first. I caught up with her in the front room where she was standing, sniffing … Continue reading →
We installed a full kitchen about seventeen or eighteen years ago. It was the full works – cupboards, sink, fridge, freezer, oven, hob and extractor fan. It was fucking expensive, but it was worth it. The only thing I would … Continue reading →
