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Floral Bricks – a birthday patchwork quilt

September 19, 2018by 30 and beyond Leave a comment

I’m not naturally artistic, which is bloody frustrating when I have an idea in my head that just won’t translate on paper. I’m also very lucky that Husband IS artistic […]

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Crafting, Uncategorized

Done with debt…finally

July 7, 2018by 30 and beyond 2 Comments

As a child, we are not told or taught about debt. Money, that magic thing that buys the Friday night treat and keeps petrol in the car, is the dominion […]

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I’d give more, but I have 2 cats to feed

June 27, 2018by 30 and beyond Leave a comment

Today, we donated €30 to a very important cause. It would have been more, but we have 2 cats to feed. ———————————————————————————————————————— It’s no secret that I hate injustice, although I […]

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End of 2017 round up

December 31, 2017by 30 and beyond 2 Comments

Another year draws to a close, and so as is my tradition, I’m writing the New Years Eve post. I’ve been writing this blog for 6 years; 6 years of […]

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Pineapple chilli jam…an experiment 

December 11, 2017by 30 and beyond Leave a comment

As I write this, I’m on a train somewhere between Peterborough and Norwich. It’s just after 8am and I’ve been awake since 5am; please excuse any of the following: hyperbole, […]

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Cats do not belong in dishwashers

October 22, 2017by 30 and beyond Leave a comment

I think the heading is fairly easy to understand, cats (along with all animals) do not belong in dishwashers. Nor do they belong in any of the following other places: […]

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Tinkabelle 17/09/2003 – 20/08/2017

August 23, 2017by 30 and beyond Leave a comment

This is dedicated to Tinkabelle – our best furry mate. Every so often, we meet people who make our lives better. They enrich our existence and we love them for […]

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New bottles of perfume
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Chicken - roasted with garlic and lemon
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