Life in the Rocking Rectory

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Friday, April 15, 2011

A new rodent

I am the proud owner of a brand new rodent. What a difference this little friend is already making to my harassed online life. I should add that I've tied a knot in his tail - which was much too long - in order to prevent this one leaping from my computer onto the tiled floor in our conservatory,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Internet deprivation

There I was, in the middle of downloading a very large update for Ubuntu, when everything suddenly stopped and one of those irritating messages appeared: This might be because you've typed the wrong URL, or it could be because your server is down, or maybe because... You know the type of thing.... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Mouse problems

I've been having mouse problems. Not quite the rodent type, but irritating nonetheless. It all started when the touch pad on my laptop turned up its toes (so to speak) a year or so ago. "Too difficult and expensive to repair," said the kind computer guru. "Attach a mouse - much easier, and MUCH... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Fantastic neighbours

We have fantastic neighbours. When we were away in Portugal recently, our neighbours not only looked after the house for us, but pressure washed the patio. Looked brilliant when we returned. Even better, they cut the front lawn for us. Just one tiny snag. Last year, we dug up the front flower border... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

It is finished!

Yes, they may have been the last words of Jesus on the cross, but they also apply to my third novel. Finished writing this afternoon! It feels like a great relief, except that now I have the really hard work of editing and proof reading. I proof read from the back forwards. It’s quite a good tip, as... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Going well

The course is going well, and I have relaxed! Having been out of full-time ministry for over a year, I was feeling quite anxious about whether I was up to this task of facilitating a small group, but they're all really nice people and very responsive, so they make it easy for me. The weather... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

A different world

Today Ed and I walked to church in weak Spring sunshine, listening to the song of the birds (they're getting very frisky now) and looking at all the Spring flowers, which are now coming out in some profusion. Lovely to see all the changes each time we walk. Tomorrow I move into a different world, a... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

It takes a while to settle...

Isn't it funny how long it takes to settle down after a break away? Or is it just me? Mind you, the weather has been horrible - grey, damp and depressing - since we returned. What a contrast to Portugal, where even though it was overcast at times, it was still warm! Our friend put his photos online... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Back home.

So we arrived back in the UK yesterday around lunchtime, and yes, it was pouring with rain, which continued for the two hour journey home! To be fair, they hadn't had any rain for the fortnight we were away. We had quite good weather in Portugal. Shirtsleeves and shorts the first week, then... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

A dilemma

Ed and I have something of a dilemma, a relatively pleasant one. We're due to leave for Portugal at 3.00am tomorrow morning, so the dilemma is - do we go to bed for a very short time or stay up in our recliners? Normally, I fall asleep in front of the television no problem, but will I do so tonight?... Sign in to see full entry.

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