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22 of 40 – Make like a seal…

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Not quite 40

The only experience I had of swimming under water was a very brief encounter with a snorkel, involving me promptly going too deep, trying to breathe water and coming up spluttering before walking promptly back to the beach. So when … Continue reading →

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16 of 40 – All steamed up

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Not quite 40

A number of years ago, well before Cherub, husband and I went to visit an old university friend.  In Finland. In January. We had a lovely time, and found the locals great fun although the majority of them did ask … Continue reading →

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9 of 40 – Spa Day with Mother-in-law

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Not quite 40

Lots of new things in here, but also lots of things that weren’t new.  I wasn’t sure whether or not to count it, as it wasn’t designed to be one of my ‘New Things’ – especially when I realised it … Continue reading →

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How my ‘Lists of 40’ all started

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Not quite 40

I’m 40 this year. I didn’t think much of it, although my husband asked me what I wanted to do for it. Last year I had a party, complete with pass the parcel and party bags. I’d thought about waiting … Continue reading →

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