Archive for November, 2009

There’s something in the water

So having recently replaced water filters in her pond, my sister has just had another malfunction in the pond. When the guy replacing the filters arrived he suggested that my sister go back to the store and look at pond pumps as hers was about to go. He was trying to save my […]

Eating enough for two when there’s no need!

I don’t know if it’s the cold of winter setting in or if it’s a medical condition but whatever it is, I cannot stop eating! I cannot quench my constant hunger! It’s starting to show in my clothes too ith no water softener and starting to feel the pinch on the waistband of […]

It’s all downhill from here, just the way we like it!

I’m heading off on my annual ski vacation is around 6 or 7 weeks time and I can’t wait. It’s pretty much tradition at this stage, about 30 of us head off for 10 days on the piste!! It’s been 15 years since we started our annual pilgrimage, hard to believe. I […]

It’s all a bit pie in the sky

What with the recession, I’ve decided to try and save money and shop around for my house insurance. I’ve been on the internet searching out free insurance quotes and I cannot believe the substantial difference between the quotes. It’s phenomenal how much the quotes vary considering that they’re all offering the […]

Spending more than a penny but bagging a bargain

I’m on a tight budget right now, trying to be disciplined with my spending. However, on a recent trip to an electrical retailer I spotted a bargain that I couldn’t pass up. I decided to reward my recent good behavior with regards spending and so I left the store the proud new owner […]

Lighting up all around the house

Try as I might I’ll never achieve the look next door has. My next door neighbor hid lights in his trees to illuminate them at night. His garden looks truly fabulous with his mature trees all lit up at night. I’d love to do the same but I’d need to get a few […]

Getting a little older than i am now

I’m too old to be too cool for school My nephew called over yesterday for help with his school project. In my day we did projects using paper, scrapbooks, folders, books and the likes. When my nephew arrived empty handed I wondered what he was playing at. I thought he was pretending to […]

Getting caught in the act - Legally!

Many times in the past Ive been stuck in the office late. Because working in IT calls for after hours work , you always tend to keep to yourself and the head down .. So when Mr Security Guard comes along.. You never really pay any heed when he decides to head home for […]

Everything from bedknobs to broomsticks

I was at a garage sale recently and picked up a nice sofa for my lounge. It’s amazing the kind of things you can pick up at a garage sale. The stuff at the sale was in fantastic condition and I really wondered why anyone would want to get rid of it. […]