early worm catches the bird

There's a tomatoe in my windowsill From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (6 days old)

So anyone that reads my blog will know that not having a garden, was not going to stop me from trying to grow my own veg! Experiment over, as we head into the winter months. And my harvest? I g… more

Clothes sizes. Grrrr From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (6 days old)

And talking of real women....I have a thing or two to say about clothes sizes. So if I buy Jeans that are 'long', they are 32". Too long. If I buy jeans that are 'short', they are 30". Too short… more

Dinner with strangers From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (55 days old)

I have just helped prepare lunch, and eat it, with a group of people that I don't really know! And it was a good experience. Arranged by the local environmental group that I belong to - Transition… more

Void left by Floyd From WannabeTVChef ^Pro in wannabeTVchef.blog (55 days old)

Void left by Floyd TV viewers and amateur cooks everywhere were morning the lose of TV chef Keith Floyd, who died on Monday. He was a trailblazer who took television cookery out of the studio and on l… more

Protection From Online Grooming From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (67 days old)

On the news they've been talking about the importance of parents keeping up-to-date with modern technology, so that they can protect their children from online dangers, such as paedophiles grooming th… more

Indoor veg garden continued... From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (75 days old)

I don't have a garden, but wanted to grow my own veg. So as an experiment, I thought I'd try to grow indoors, in a tower block! Progress so far.... Chillies I have just counted 10 chillies, wh… more

Grouse From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (75 days old)

We saw Grouse on our walk yesterday...they ran down the path ahead of us for a long time, but they were too fast and this is the closest I could get for a photo. … more

Vegetarianism is normal now....isn't it? From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (75 days old)

I've just been away for a long weekend to a holiday camp in the new forest, with my family. Yesterday we booked a family meal at the onsite Bistro. They had a carvery. When my Mum booked the meal, … more

Been a while.... From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (83 days old)

...since I posted anything, and a lot has happened in the last month or so, which has bought about some changes. The biggest change of all, is that I will be starting a new job in mid September.....I… more

Kumquat Meringue Pie with Passion Fruit Couli© Kevin Ashton 2006 From WannabeTVChef ^Pro in wannabeTVchef.blog (122 days old)

Lots of chefs use kumquats just for decoration, because they don't seem to know how else to use them which a shame. Originally from China this oval shaped miniature type of orange is eaten who… more

Stan goes surfing From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (123 days old)

Stan has been surfing at Porthtowan, on the Cornish north coast! … more

Random From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (133 days old)

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Pride Pictures From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (133 days old)

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Where did all the gay people go? From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (133 days old)

I was in Paris last weekend and went to Pride on Saturday. I joined the Parade which marched from Montparnasse to Bastille. 700,000 people attended it and there they all were in the street. And the… more

Indoor garden continued... From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (133 days old)

My tomatoes are huge! Probably 4 ft by now. Once they started, there was no stopping them. And the lettuce is coming on well. I ate some this week for the first time and it tasted like.....l… more

I have a dream. From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (133 days old)

I have a dream... That the 15 storey tower block I live in could be decorated by solar panels - on the two walls that don't have windows. That the roof could be covered by grass, and plants an… more

Stan goes site seeing From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

29th June 2009 Stan visited Paris and saw the Arc de Triomphe. We went to Sacre Couer as well, but it was very hot and we were too tired to climb the steps! … more

Stan watches parade From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

Stan got in position for the Once Upon a Dream Parade. It was very busy, so he reserved his spot 45 minutes before it started. This is what he saw. … more

Stan saw a Pirate From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

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Le Petit Train From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

We watched some of the characters on Le Petit Train. Stan was really excited about the music that played as it went down Main Street, and he waved to all his friends. … more

Where's Tigger? From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

We found Tigger first. He was really excited about meeting Stan! Then we saw Gepetto. Pinocchio was there too! Then we met the Queen of Hearts. And the Mad Hatter - he… more

Stan visits Disneyland Paris From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

26th June 2009 We visited Disneyland, Paris. This is what Stan saw when he arrived. He was very excited. Stan wanted to go straight to the Disneyland Castle - he hadn't seen it before and … more

On our way to Paris From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (134 days old)

25th June 2009 We travelled about 400 miles from Southampton, England to Paris, France. First we caught a regular train, then we went on the Eurostar. We had to change in Lille Europe. Here's … more

Stan's packed & off From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (142 days old)

Stan has finished his packing, and is having breakfast before we leave. We're off to Paris on the Eurostar today. We'll be there until next Tuesday, and we're going to Disneyland :)… more

Stan at work From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (142 days old)

Jamie's Computers has collected more than 15,000 computers from local homes and businesses. They don't want the computers anymore - probably because they got a new one. But other people who may not ha… more

Stan visits a computer recycling charity From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (142 days old)

Stan came to work with me today. I work for a charity that recycles computers - Jamies Computers, www.jamies.org.uk. Here's Stan arriving. Can you see him in the window? Here's our wareho… more

Welcome Stan! From wehavetoactnow in Stans Summer Holiday (144 days old)

Stan arrived in Southampton, England today. Welcome! He'll be staying with me, Amanda, for a few days and visiting my work. Then he's coming to Paris with me.… more

PS. My cat... From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (144 days old)

...peed on my modem, so can't use computer at the moment! All blogs brief until new modem obtained!… more

Stan From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (144 days old)

My Mum's boss has a grand-daugter in Arizona and this year at summer camp they read the story of Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley got squashed when a billboard fell on him. He's OK, but flat as a pancake. F… more

Peak Oil explained - this is hilarious! From wehavetoactnow in wehavetoactnow (169 days old)

Unfortunately I didn't write this, and I won't even try to pretend I did, but it's definitely worth a look for a good laugh. The economist scenario had me laughing out loud :) http://casaubonsbook… more