Monthly Archives: August 2012

Reading Schemes

Posted on 30 August 2012 by planetcoops

I joined the library a few weeks ago. It is only a small library, but something I didn’t expect was that there would be so few books I had heard of in there. I know they have to keep up … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day

Posted on 29 August 2012 by planetcoops

  What do you do when it is getting towards the end of the summer holidays and it is 12 degrees outside and pouring with rain? You go to Frankie and Benny’s for ice cream sundaes, of course!  

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School Time

Posted on 29 August 2012 by planetcoops

We got the letter yesterday. Mr 4 has a place at school. Not just at school, but at the oversubscribed school we requested. Hooray! We were getting a bit worried, knowing the school was full, and not hearing from the … Continue reading →

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Driving Day

Posted on 25 August 2012 by planetcoops

Yesterday I went to Hereford. Ironic, really, that for the five years I lived in Herefordshire I never drove to Hereford. I drove back once, after a party when I was designated driver, but never drove there. Until after we … Continue reading →

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Off Baking

Posted on 15 August 2012 by planetcoops

I have been getting used to a new oven. It has been a bit of a disaster, really. I was beginning to think nothing would come out right. My baking has definitely been off. The first cake baked in there … Continue reading →

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Dear Yodel,

Posted on 10 August 2012 by planetcoops

The people you deliver to every day are real people, leading real lives. When someone has paid extra for next day delivery, they normally have a good reason. Perhaps it is an urgent item, or maybe they just know they … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans

Posted on 9 August 2012 by planetcoops

My plan for today centred around going to the library. The plan for this whole summer holiday was to get out for a walk as much as possible, preferably every day. In between waiting for tradespeople and delivery people and … Continue reading →

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A New TV!

Posted on 8 August 2012 by planetcoops

We have bought a new TV! Our old one was about the same age as our oldest child, which must have made it about 106 in TV years. We had decided before we moved that we would get a new … Continue reading →

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Pizza

Posted on 4 August 2012 by planetcoops

Saturday night is traditionally pizza night here. Despite being told that my home made pizzas are ‘the best in the world’ (we get quite an eclectic mix of toppings in this house, specially tailored to each person), I am personally … Continue reading →

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In The Garden

Posted on 3 August 2012 by planetcoops

Back in February, Mr PC was given some dahlias for his birthday. He likes red flowers and he likes dahlias, so the choice was perfect, and now they have grown and are beginning to flower. See those gorgeous colours? It’s … Continue reading →

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