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I has technology

And I posted using my new phone. Whoot!  Go me!

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New Things

 I decided to make Thai fish curry. I had a recipe from a friend which was lovely when she made it – although she apparently makes her own curry paste. I followed the recipe. This is new in itself, to … Continue reading

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New ‘New Thing’, number one – conquering technology. Kind of.

I have already done a number of New Things, having prompted myself to make a fresh start. One thing is I have just started 100 Happy Days. http://100happydays.com/ I am not posting them all here (I am using my more … Continue reading

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Time to try again

Well, anyone who has been keeping count will have realised that, technically, I am NOT ‘notquite40’ at all. I am, in fact, ‘notquite42.’ Ahem. And if anyone HAS been keeping count, then they can just keep quiet and push off, … Continue reading

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28 of 40 – Winning isn’t everything

I like making things. You will have seen that from my previous posts: I made cheese, I tried marbling, I even tried making pop cakes.  I like crafting things, trying things out, and doing what I can to make Good … Continue reading

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27 of 40 – Fabulous Me

Yes, I have got the numbering right.  There were a few covered in the previous post at the festival… This is an unusual New Thing, in the fact that not only was it not planned in advance, it wasn’t recognised … Continue reading

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21 of 40 – How low can you go?

If you don’t try anything, then you can’t fail. More than that, if you are not seen to try, you can’t be mocked for making the attempt. You can’t be laughed at for looking a fool, or even for trying … Continue reading

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Does this count as a New Thing?!

I am feeling really chuffed and honoured that someone has come read my blog, then liked it enough to pass on an award – with very nice comments indeed. Thank you http://crankycaregiver.wordpress.com/2013/03/18/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/comment-page-1/#comment-857 So, what is the award? And, more to … Continue reading

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11 of 40 – Kitting Up

I don’t drool over shoes and handbags.  I don’t have a passion for the latest gadgets.  I don’t search for the latest ‘must-have’ fashion accessories. But drop me in a craft shop – any type of craft shop – and … Continue reading

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How my ‘Lists of 40’ all started

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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