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Monthly Archives: October 2007
New Films – Ratatouille
How about this for cuteness? I don’t know why we had to wait so long for it here in the UK though. I know I have a rat addiction anyway (well, real pets ones) but I think I’m definitely going … Continue reading
Posted in Films, Videos
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Painted Lady
If you are looking for Wordless Wednesday, please scroll down… I still don’t know quite what this is. The building looked like it belonged to a Circus or something as it was set up in Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Photos
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I’m A Sucker For Funny Signs
So, hope you enjoy these (found here): Cocktail lounge, Norway: LADIES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BAR. At a Budapest zoo: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUITABLE FOOD, GIVE IT TO THE … Continue reading
Posted in Humour
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Well, That’s One Way of Saying It…
It made me laugh anyway, apologies to the faint hearted out there. Hyperdeathbabies.com
Posted in Cartoon, Humour
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More Archive Antics
I travelled to the archive at the University today, for another round of nosing at the papers and other effects of the Frasers of Castle Fraser. I’m still trying to work on my mystery, so spent about one and a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, BlahBlahBlah, Genealogy, History
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Wordless Wednesday #23
I tried to capture some Autumn scenes this week, but I haven’t seen anything I’ve like enough yet. Hopefully I shall get some by the end of the week…I shall keep you all posted. In the meantime, please join in … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Photos, Wordless Wednesday
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More Victorian Jewellery…
As promised, here’s a picture of my new piece of jewellery I bought on Friday. It is engraved on both sides and dates from 1880. I’m not sure, the chain may be from the same period or a little later. … Continue reading
Posted in Antique, History, Jewellery
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Life Is Good
So, made it through my part-time job plus Migraine this week, and then treated myself to a long overdue haircut yesterday. Got many errands done too. This means I get a Victorian jewellery treat from the antique shop! Will show … Continue reading
Posted in BlahBlahBlah
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