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Shepherds Pie Surprise

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I was up to the assembling stage of cooking shepherds pie tonight when Tom wandered into the kitchen pulling his pj top down over his head. “Smashed potato! Ooo, I LOVE smashed potato! Mum, that’s just the way I remember you making shepherds pie. I LOVE your shepherds pie, it’s the BEST!” “You do know it tastes different every time I make it ’cause I don’t use a recipe, don’t you?” “Yes, that’s what I like best about it, you never know what you’re going to get!” Here’s tonight’s Nanny Ogg-style non-recipe: a bit of olive oil4 onionssome minced garlic … Continue reading Shepherds Pie Surprise

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I haven’t had dinner yet

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I so need to be more organised. If only I’d started working on my P&C stuff 2 days earlier. Then I wouldn’t have discovered, at 10pm last night, there was a document that needed revising which I had been previously unaware of and I would have started writing my speech then instead of at 12:30am. And I wouldn’t have been up till 2:30am failing to finish writing the speech I had to give at the Kindy orientation meeting for parents tonight. Which would have meant I could get dinner cooked early in the afternoon instead of spending the time trying … Continue reading I haven’t had dinner yet

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Kids and animals are a bugger to photograph

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I started out this morning with the intent of having a decent photo of each of the kids and pets with which to illustrate the ever so fascinating story of my Sunday. I should know better than to make plans that depend on kids and animals behaving for a camera. The short version of my day goes like this: Get out of bed several hours later than intended (must have needed that sleep-in). Flail ineffectually at the chaos in the house (Adam has done wonders with it today as I came and went). Take Clara to dog park, forget to … Continue reading Kids and animals are a bugger to photograph

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I’ve always wanted to be Robin Hood

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I may have mentioned that particular ambition before. The reason I bring it up today is that we finally made the phone call and arranged to meet the people from Norther Archers archery club. We hopped in the car and went to the range to say hello and fill out application forms for the beginner’s course. It’s probable that we’ll have to wait till January to actually do the course but at least we’re on the waiting list. We may still investigate other clubs as there doesn’t seem to be much accommodation for the kids at Pennant Hills and I … Continue reading I’ve always wanted to be Robin Hood

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Everyone needs a cheer squad

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I know a couple of my readers (multitude that you are :P) are joining the NaBloPoMo challenge and there’s nothing like regular comments to keep those posts coming. If you’ve got a moment click on over to these fine folks and say hi sometime, or lots of times even. Em at Shrinking Yoda, check out her cute kid and the costume she made for him. It’s been a while since Em was blogging regularly and I’m looking forward to the coming bounty of posts. Dina at The Girl Who Wished She Was Australian, US dwelling lover of all things Aussie, … Continue reading Everyone needs a cheer squad

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Tomorrow it begins

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NaBloPoMo – A whole month of daily posting. Can I do it? Ought I do it? (Does anyone care?) I’ve done it once before, so I know it’s possible. What on earth am I going to write about? I can hardly depend on fortuitous wildlife visitations every day. I might actually have to plan what I post ahead of time. Either that or find lots of silly but irresistible quizzes to do…no, THAT would be cheating. (Ok, so there are no actual rules about content, but I’m a perfectionist so content free posts must be avoided if at all possible.) … Continue reading Tomorrow it begins

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Eastern Water Dragon

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Look who came to visit us this afternoon! Caitlin dragged the dog inside saying there was a lizard in the backyard and freaking out because she once saw Clara dismember a blue tongue lizard at the dog’s previous home back before we inherited her. At first I assumed she was talking about a bigger than average skink but, no! We all piled out on to the back deck and there down by the back fence was this great big Eastern Water Dragon. Adam took one shot from up on the balcony and then I grabbed the camera and went downstairs … Continue reading Eastern Water Dragon

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I’ve been redecorating

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When I switched to the 3 column template there were a few things about it that I wasn’t quite happy with but I had no idea how to go about changing them. Today I decided to see if I could find a new template that would do what I wanted it to. I googled and I clicked my way through to endless hideously designed blogs offering free templates that were either way too busy for my taste or just didn’t work. So frustrating. Then I found myself here reading a tutorial on how to create a 3 column template by … Continue reading I’ve been redecorating

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Link-fest No. 7

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Random linkage for your amusement/edification. Zero Punctuation – “Zero Punctuation is The Escapist’s groundbreaking video review series starring Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw. Every Wednesday Zero Punctuation picks apart the games so you don’t have to.” Is funny 🙂 Darths and Droids – webcomic of Star Wars as a Dungeons & Dragons game. Gagging For It – “An Australian Comedy Portal: news, reviews & performance details – where to find your comedy around Oz.” Wish I could go see more live comedy.Geek Crafts – a blog collecting links to all sorts of, well, geek crafts. Check out the crocheted Dark Mantle, click … Continue reading Link-fest No. 7