Overstrand Life
Wednesday 4th May 2022 - Thoroughly Spoilt and Not Too Bright
I am gradually coming back down to earth. It was my birthday on Monday, this year a significant number, so definitely something special...
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Overstrand Life
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Tuesday 26th April 2022 - Cold Wind and My First Recording
Well, that serves me right for washing and re-proofing my lined winter jacket, which I wear in the colder months when walking Barney. ...
Overstrand Life
Apr 23, 20222 min read
Friday 22nd April 2022 - Time Flies and It's Bluebell Time
This week seems to have flown by. This could be because I have had a meeting, appointment and a meet up; more like the old pre-Covid...
Overstrand Life
Apr 19, 20222 min read
Monday 18th April 2022 - All About Easter
We have never been ones for doing anything much over Easter. Thinking back to when our sons were young there would, of course, be...
Overstrand Life
Apr 15, 20222 min read
Thursday 14th April 2022 - Studio Practice and THV Patricia
I booked a slot in Poppyland Radio’s studio for Tuesday morning so that I could practice and gain more confidence using the equipment....
Overstrand Life
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Sunday 10th April 2022 - Having a Moan and Wood Anemones
I am starting today with a moan. Best to get this over with first! My moan is about the increase in rubbish we are currently picking up...
Overstrand Life
Apr 7, 20222 min read
Wednesday 6th April 2022 - Training and Apron Repairs
A few weeks ago I was asked to consider presenting a programme on, the new local venture, Poppyland Radio. I have not mentioned this, up...
Overstrand Life
Apr 3, 20222 min read
Saturday 2nd April 2022 - Wrong to be Complacent
Following the recent sunny spell I was feeling quite complacent that we were out of the woods, so to speak, and wouldn’t see any snow...
Overstrand Life
Mar 30, 20222 min read
Tuesday 29th March 2022 - Downturn, And Finally - A Fond Farewell and Our Shows
There are times when I wish the weather forecast was not correct, but in the case of the predicted downturn on Sunday, leaving sun and...
Overstrand Life
Mar 26, 20222 min read
Friday 25th March 2022 - Busy in the Village, Americano Coffee and New Ventures
The weather has been fantastic for late March, there’s still a chill in the air and most days, a fret out at sea but all in all, no...
Overstrand Life
Mar 18, 20223 min read
Thursday 17th March - Final Meeting and Afternoon Walk
Our final WI meeting, yesterday afternoon, was not as sad as some of us thought it would be. We thumbed through the scrapbooks, started...
Overstrand Life
Mar 14, 20222 min read
Sunday 13th March 2022 - More than an Author, Copyright Issue and Sea Defences
In my blog for the 21st February I mentioned village author, Laurence Staig. Laurence’s latest book, Told at Dusk, Remembered at Dawn...
Overstrand Life
Mar 6, 20222 min read
Saturday 5th March 2022 - Well Timed, Road Train and Sid is Bored
In my last blog, I related cleaning the pond of weed and Peter constructing a moveable frame, well, our timing couldn’t have been more...
Overstrand Life
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Monday 21st February 2022 - Storms, Launch and New Publication
Some may disagree but I think, overall, here in Overstrand we got away pretty lightly when Storm Eunice passed through the county. We...
Overstrand Life
Feb 18, 20222 min read
Thursday 17th February 2022 - Suspension and Addition
A sad day yesterday; it was formally recorded that Overstrand Women’s Institute will be put into suspension from 31st March. Our group...
Overstrand Life
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Wednesday 9th February 2022 - Not As Good and Poppyland Community Radio
The custard tarts, purchased from Tesco’s on Saturday, were a disappointment. The first tray of two had a definite clove flavour and the...
Overstrand Life
Jan 8, 20222 min read
Friday 7th January 2022 - Weather Change and High Tides
So much for me saying about it being a relatively mild winter because this week it has been; all change. We have had a visit from Jack...
Overstrand Life
Jan 4, 20223 min read
Monday 3rd January 2022 - Fireworks, Defacing and Looking to Spring
Well here we are in 2022 and another year, Covid wise, of uncertainty. We just have to wait and see how things pan out. The village was...
Overstrand Life
Dec 31, 20212 min read
Thursday 30th December 2021 - Not a Complete Disaster and No Great Loss
Christmas in our home was very enjoyable and with family staying, it all passed very quickly. We don’t tend to overindulge over the...
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Dec 22, 20212 min read
Tuesday 21st December 2021 - Final Check and Facing the First Christmas
Well here we are, a few days away from Christmas. I have just finished my shopping list for tomorrow, which consists mainly of cheese...
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