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Pleased to find swallows nesting on the loggia as usual when we arrived last week. One nestling fell out so I picked it up and put it back in the nest. Seems OK. Love sharing space with wild creatures; not sure they feel the same!

While getting the campervan ready for an imminent trip, I discovered that a gas strut that supports the rising roof had packed up. A chain of phone calls where helpful garages said, "We don't do it but I suggest you try.." resulted in a charming van converter who put in a special order for the...

One of my favourites.

He who sups with the devil needs a long spoon.

High feel good factor there. Thanks for sharing.

Me too. I always assume it's something I'm doing so pleased to see this time it isn't.

Haven't iodine tablets been discontinued for some time?

Worthy winner in a very strong field

Just as I became acclimatised to the heat, it turned cold again. Reckon I'll be acclimatised to this cold just in time for the next hot spell . What a wonderful climate.

Salted

My pockets must be grubbier than yours. I find that if I don't clean mine it gets harder to open. This is more noticeable with the smaller and less used blades. After cleaning under the tap with washing up liquid and an old toothbrush it's better. Sometimes I lubricate with cooking oil...

What do you lubricate your SAK with?

Birthday cake for Madame's 86th. Discovered I don't know how to do icing!

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