Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Olympic Opening Ceremony

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Shirley Cook

Oh how I wished I had been able to afford a ticket to see this. Watching it on TV was OK but I am sure you really needed to be there to really experience it. The whole ceremony was spectacular. … Continue reading →

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A rant!

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Shirley Cook

I don’t often have a rant so thought I’d have one today! Why? Because I am fed up with people nearly knocking me over with their bikes or mobililty scooters when I am out walking somewhere. Today I was walking … Continue reading →

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A haiku for Ramadan

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Shirley Cook

Ramadan begins a month of fasting with deep thoughts and prayers Ramadan lanterns hanging up in a Cairo street

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My grandchildren

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Shirley Cook

I am blessed.

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Ramadan

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Shirley Cook

Ramadan starts tomorrow and during this time Muslims make all sorts of special food to eat at the evening meal (iftar) that breaks the daily fast. We’ll be making Ma’amoul. They are pastries filled with dates. I got addicted to … Continue reading →

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He’s done it!

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Shirley Cook

Murray is through to the Wimbledon final. Hurrah! After seventy four years we at last have a British finalist in the men’s singles!  Bunny Austin was the last man to do so in 1938. I really hope Murray can do it, … Continue reading →

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Boot sales

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Shirley Cook

Finally we get a fine day for the Pease Pottage boot sale, well nearly, it started raining at lunch time, but we were home by then. There were a lot of stalls this week. I collect postcards and found a … Continue reading →

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