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Monday 25th May 2015 – Now that’s the way to spend a Bank Holiday Monday.

Posted on May 25, 2015 by clairesallotment

First thing this morning I popped off to Homebase to purchase some charcoal for our BBQ this afternoon. It’s our first one of the year. As I’m writing this blog the coals are warming up and give it 30 minutes … Continue reading →

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Sunday 24th May 2015 – I’m celebrating with a glass of wine….or two!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by clairesallotment

To be honest, I’ll celebrate anything with a glass of wine, however small the achievement. I’ve not got a drinking problem just incase you’re wondering! But this afternoon I was very pleased with what I managed to accomplish. Firstly in … Continue reading →

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Friday 22nd May 2015 – George’s little “To do” list.

Posted on May 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

I was working this morning and George had an inset day from school, so while I was working I gave him a little list of jobs that I’d like him to do. It was nothing too taxing, and all the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 20th May 2015 – I snuck out to the greenhouse again.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by clairesallotment

When dinner was in the oven I managed to sneak out to the greenhouse to do some more sowing. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to, but I managed to find some extra time. Firstly I started with … Continue reading →

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Robot Overlords screening at the Greenwich Book Festival – Sunday May 24th

Posted on May 20, 2015 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
STOP PRESS! Come and see a screening of ROBOT OVERLORDS this Sunday 24th May at 2.30pm! As part of the Greenwich Book Festival, I’ll introduce the event with a ‘From script to screen’ presentation,…

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Wednesday 20th May 2015 – Still battling my cold.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now I thought my cold was going, but it just seems to have come back again. It just won’t budge which is really annoying. My nose is still blocked up and I’m still rather tired and also still have a … Continue reading →

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Friday 15th May 2015 – The greenhouse always makes me feel better.

Posted on May 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’m slowly getting better, which is brilliant. I have my voice back to practically full volume which is good. Not that I shout at anyone, we talk to each other in our house, which makes it all very calming. My … Continue reading →

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My copies of Lottie and Dottie Sow Sunflowers have arrived!!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

What a lovely surprise it was when the postman arrived late this morning (we don’t get our post first thing, usually it’s around lunch time). He had in his hand my personal copies of “Lottie and Dottie Sow Sunflowers”. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Sunday 10th May 2015 – Sowing seeds are go!!

Posted on May 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

I very pleasant afternoon was spent by me in the greenhouse potting on and sowing. First of all I sowed some flower seeds. I don’t usually sow many annual flowers as the ones I have in my garden are all … Continue reading →

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Saturday 9th May 2015 – Manure!!!

Posted on May 9, 2015 by clairesallotment

My wonderful friend Clair has a horse and more importantly access to a trailer, and very kindly offered to bring me some manure to my allotment. She’s a very busy lady, and it can be fairly tricky to organise a … Continue reading →

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