Category: Advice
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Soon…
How do you want to retire? I think it’s sad that we all retire when we are too old or too tired to enjoy ourselves. I would retire tomorrow if I could. Spend my days in my garden, cooking, snoozing, walking Frank, planning the next country to visit. I want my life to be full…
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I think I made a poultry decision
What notable things happened today? I want hens, specifically rescue hens. I want to give them a lovely life and space for them to end their days. Eggs are a bonus. The climate is crazy at the moment, I thought we were going to have a great summer but it’s June, drizzling and my garden…
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Gardening, art, food and travel
What are you passionate about? These are my loves. I just got back from a long weekend in Las Vegas. I loved it. But it wasn’t for me. It’s was too far too go for so few hours my jet lag is bad and I have been awake since 2am. Vegas was a lot more…
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Trust and communication
What quality do you value most in a builder? Wow I am struggling to write this post. My builder was a not so great a choice. we are constantly chasing him and we are now at the point where we may not want to continue with him. He lies. He mentioned that the plans had…
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A life before everyone’s thoughts were aired
Do you remember life before the internet? I just finished a book. I thoroughly enjoyed it, can’t wait to read the next. I don’t read reviews until after. Then I read the reviews: not worth the hype, was so common. I just want to point this how to you. The author writes the book, then…
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I don’t need it all
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? This is all I want in life Okay that sounds like having it all to me. I have never wanted to be super rich, it sounds boring. Everything on this list is attainable but it also means me putting in a lot of work.…
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Home renovation update
When designs become reality The upstairs is starting to look good. no where is finished. But we are so close. Wallpaper is up we just need panneling, carpet and the curtains back up. The floor tiles have been grouted in the bathroom and we are praying for no more leaks. The main bedroom is green…
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I am a sentimental creature
What personal belongings do you hold most dear? Everything in my home is loved or has a purpose. I love pretty much everything we own. I am sentimental about our house that belonged to my husbands family. The Shrank, furniture and mirrors.
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I collect feathers on my walk
Do you have any collections? I am an avid reader and I collect beautiful books( also everyday books because I live to read) , I pick up pretty and unusual shells on the beach, I take cuttings from just about every where I go but my favourite thing is feathers. I have 4 jars each…
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Lots of plants need the the cold
How do you feel about cold weather? I love winters and the cold. It has changed a lot since we had a log burner. Our cold days are no longer so cold. The garden needs the cold. Lots of bulbs and plant actually need it in order to bloom. Tulips and strawberries both need a…
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