The next post I'm supposed to write is a description of a doctor's appointment some two weeks ago, and the modifications to my medications that arose from that visit. This isn't it, but I've been reminded (hi Mum) that I haven't blogged here in a month and so I thought I'd ramble for a bit at the traditional blogging hour of 1:30 am.
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About a month ago we took delivery of a load of mulch via the Mulchnet service, which is a marketplace that links people seeking mulch and tree contractors who have fresh woodchips to get rid of. You can register for free mulch and hope and wait, or you can pay for just delivery which will increase your chances of getting some, or like us you can ( Read more... )

Welcome to the inaugural fungus of the day post. urbpan I blame you for this one, and drhoz I don't think you can escape either.

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Slugs as seen on the side of my pond this fine--albeit spectacularly unspectacular--New Year's dawn 2012.

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Went to the disturbingly nearby (albeit surprisingly difficult to access) Watergarden World this afternoon and acquired some duckweed, dwarf papyrus, and something leafy and varigated I've already forgotten the name of. Oops. (ED: Water Fringe). Also, three pygmy perch which I am assured are both frog friendly and dolphin mosquito hostile. Mix with ( Read more... )

What do I see each morning when I open the shades on my kitchen window? ( Read more... )

Extracted myself from the house today to visit Carine open space, home of the horsies and sundry until-recently-not-very wetlands.

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( Medical, Work, Cats, Books )

Have achieved much in the last couple of days and am pleased, although am literally shaking from muscle fatigue. Oops. Still, it's been nice to have the option of overdoing things which I've not enjoyed for over a month.

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I spent quite a lot of today bent double trying to release the side of the house from the grip of zombies.

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