Monthly Archives: October 2010

Remote technology

Posted on October 30, 2010 by freda

Tens of thousands of BT Broadband customers in Scotland, N. Ireland and the north of England have been without broadband yesterday and into today. What a palaver! First of all the broadband was intermittent yesterday, then at 8pm last night … Continue reading →

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Atmospheric

Posted on October 29, 2010 by freda

This is just a hint of the atmosphere from yesterday’s walk. Taken by the other half on his iphone. Pretty good considering.

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Technical troubles again

Posted on October 28, 2010 by freda

Sorry for being offline yesterday, there was a problem with the server. It did make me realise how often I am on the website, tinkering, posting and generally messing about; and of course the stats were down to near zero. … Continue reading →

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Memorials

Posted on October 26, 2010 by freda

Thanks to Linda at A Slower Pace for pointing me in the direction of this article in an Oregan newspaper. The basic story is that a Portland physician, who received a small legacy from her mother, decided to give away … Continue reading →

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Del Boy and the Bar

Posted on October 25, 2010 by freda

Just what is needed for a Monday…..

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Not really a book review

Posted on October 23, 2010 by freda

This is not really a book review – I haven’t yet finished the book in any case. It is more about age related problems. As you know, these last few weeks have been busy, and I have been a bit … Continue reading →

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Nasty and spiteful?

Posted on October 21, 2010 by freda

I am worried for my country – and by this I mean the UK, rather than Scotland on its own. The way that cuts are targeted are inevitably going to hurt more for the vulnerable and marginalised than for those … Continue reading →

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Autumn rainbow

Posted on October 20, 2010 by freda

Woke up this morning to a hard frost and bright sunshine. By the afternoon the temperature had risen to all of 4 degrees centigrade and the rain was near freezing.  Never mind, ‘flu jab done and winter woolies are looked … Continue reading →

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Two novels and a suitcase of apples

Posted on October 19, 2010 by freda

This past week or so has been respite of a kind. The last month  has been especially busy, so quality time to recover, regroup and read up on ideas and news seemed like a good idea. Every blogger needs a … Continue reading →

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Hectic

Posted on October 9, 2010 by freda

Life has been a bit hectic recently, the result being that I need some time to recharge my batteries.  So I’m going to take a blogging break for a week to read, research and come up with some new and … Continue reading →

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