Monthly Archives: July 2006

Happy Happy Joy Joy – Not

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Val

Just been to see the Doc about the continuing pain and stiffness in my shoulders. She’s sending me for an X-ray; I probably have arthritis in my shoulder joints. I may also have the beginnings of osteoporosis in my neck … Continue reading →

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Politics, my left buttock!!!

Posted on July 17, 2006 by Val

Watching the news this morning, I found myself heartily wishing that all world leaders had compulsory work experience in nurseries. Imagine the current Middle East situation re-enacted in a nursery: Nursery Worker: “Sam! Johnny! Why are you fighting?” Johnny: “He … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again…

Posted on July 14, 2006 by Val

…..and in the middle of it, a dead crow. Freshly dead, by the brightness of the red blood and purple guts spilling amongst the shiny black feathers. A couple of feet away, another, less identifiable, road-coloured lump. Evidently, the crow … Continue reading →

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Shorts

Posted on July 13, 2006 by Val

I love these kind of sites! ReligiousFreaks.com —————- Been going cold turkey, trying to get off Iboprufen. I managed 48 hours; after deciding I no longer wanted to live with aching joints, rising blood pressure, fuzz-for-brains and total tiredness, I … Continue reading →

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Curious…

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Val

…why do there seem to be only about three people interested in astrology in Galloway? Last November, I announced I was starting the Galloway Astrology Group, with an associated Yahoo group. I put up a notice in Castle Douglas’ occult … Continue reading →

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Again…

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Val

Not much news. Haven’t been able to upload any new photos because Windows suddenly won’t recognise the Card Reader. Waiting for a new motherboard (again). Until that arrives, I won’t have much time on B’s machine, as he suddenly has … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 4, 2006 by Val

Back again. Still having motherboard trouble. Blah. Can’t get the latest one to detect a keyboard – any keyboard. I’ve emailed the company that sold it to Caroline – it was only six weeks ago, so they might possibly replace … Continue reading →

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