Heatwave
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The Quantum Mechanics of Hanging a Bathroom Picture
With Heatwave 4.0 finally subsiding, I got stuck into a few physical tasks around the house this morning. First on the list: hanging a single picture in the bathroom. Continue reading
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Upavon Village Hall, Dump Runs, and Four Showers
With my toolbox loaded into the car, I headed out early to Upavon to tackle a few outstanding odd jobs around the village hall. I was on a strict mission: blitz the to-do list before the heatwave made physical labour… Continue reading
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Password Rabbit Holes, Barber Capes, and Heatwave 4.0
Having a two-hour sleep yesterday afternoon was much needed. Waking up wide awake at 3:00 AM this morning was decidedly not. Still, determined to make up for lost time, I got stuck into a technical admin task I’d been putting… Continue reading
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Table Tennis, Mindset, and Surviving Heatwave 4.0
I was scheduled to wear quite the assortment of hats today. The morning began with my ‘Village Hall Chairman’ hat firmly in place. The glamorous task at hand? Opening up the hall for the annual fire extinguisher inspection. I also… Continue reading
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Umbilical, Adages, and a London Lifeline
As I pulled into the recycling centre with yet another car boot overflowing with cardboard, a heavy sense of repetition washed over me. This is rapidly becoming a weekly pilgrimage; I must remember to ask the attendants if they issue… Continue reading
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💨 The Secret Weapon, 3 AM Showrooms, and Curry Cures
Both of us found ourselves wide awake at 3 AM this morning. I was in my usual state of coughing and sneezing, while Karen simply couldn’t sleep. It crossed my mind that perhaps she isn’t Patient Zero after all, and… Continue reading
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🚗 Coffee Shops, Cooling Fans, and Closed Chapters
Day four of the cold from hell started once again in the pitch-black, early hours of the morning—me pacing around drinking cold remedies while the rest of Pewsey slept peacefully. My colds usually follow a highly predictable cycle: a tickly… Continue reading
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🛰️ Satellite Counting and the Tin Furnace
As I lay in bed wide awake at 3 AM—struggling to breathe, coughing, and spluttering—I found myself wondering how on earth I manage to pick up quite so many colds. This particular one is a right stinker. With sleep out… Continue reading
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⚽ Midnight Matches, Media Heatwaves, and Missing MOTs
As much as I would have liked to see England take on Mexico in the World Cup, staying up until 1 AM just wasn’t on the cards. I struggle to keep my eyes open past 9 PM most nights as… Continue reading
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