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After a Break

November 17, 2019chrissyb 2 Comments

Aaand we’re back! [I know there are at least two more Sports Night fans reading this]. It’s been a hectic few weeks in the life and times of Chrissy B. The Forbearing Husband had a looming and Very Important writing… Continue Reading →

family, house renovations, kitchen

Death of a Time Lord

May 17, 2019chrissyb 12 Comments

Today our very own familial Time Lord slid out of this timeline. He was either 91, 92 or 93 years old (if you find that confusing the link above may help to explain), and he had just published his book… Continue Reading →

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We Swam!

October 11, 2017chrissyb 11 Comments

Today was the day. First up a couple of hours of cutting, moving and chipping branches in preparation for Phil the Fencer to slug out the next wave of fencing. Then Deborah and I hit the pool. It wasn’t actually… Continue Reading →

family, pool, swimming, visitors

I went to Omokoroa

October 4, 2017chrissyb 8 Comments

I was there the weekend before last and had a lovely visit with two of my favorite people, AntiGene and UnklEd. Here they are: As of Friday they’ve been married for 55 years, and they are still not only talking… Continue Reading →

away from home, family, rellies

I was wrong

August 21, 2017chrissyb 7 Comments

    Things got worse. So much worse. Bruce Edwin Hall: 4 April 1964 – 12 August 2017 DIY Guy we miss you very, very much. ….. Scattered by the wind washed by the rain and transformed by the sun,… Continue Reading →

family, friends

Not a Pony

June 4, 2017chrissyb 8 Comments

Favorite Stepson was mumbling about his need for a means of transport. He wanted something responsive and maneouverable with excellent fuel economy. I thought this could be the perfect solution. Strangely, he had other ideas, and instead we are welcoming a small Japanese car… Continue Reading →

family, miscellanious

Sherwood

January 22, 2017chrissyb 8 Comments

When a man who once lived in Nottingham visited The Seven Acre Wood. I wonder whether I could ever get good enough to use a bow from horseback. I think just riding around carrying one might be enough of a thrill to… Continue Reading →

family, farmlet helpers, friends, rellies, visitors, woodland

Time Lord

November 28, 2016chrissyb 6 Comments

In May of this year, when the in-laws visited, Papa told us he was 90. He celebrated his 80th in 2006. I was there. This evening he informed the Forbearing Husband that next year he will be… 90. Is he confused? Are we… Continue Reading →

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