Category Archives: home

Finally the pics!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by pensitivity101

What a game I’ve had with my photos! They were huge so had to be reduced in size else would never have fitted into my blog! Hallway first:   Kitchen

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Done and dusted….. well, not quite

Posted on April 7, 2026 by pensitivity101

We were up early to move the final pieces of furniture we could manage into the spare bedroom leaving just the recliner chairs and settee for the guys to move . They were expected between 9.30 and 10, and arrived … Continue reading →

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Back to school………… old school.

Posted on March 16, 2026 by pensitivity101

We woke up this morning sweating profusely, and on checking the central heating programmer saw it read 21.5º C and rising, the flame symbol showing that the heating was running. This should have been impossible as we have the thermostat … Continue reading →

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When Temper bites back

Posted on February 14, 2026 by pensitivity101

We had a pretty productive day yesterday with our DIY, leaving just the woodwork to paint today. Both of us were tired so opted for an early night. Maya got me up at 5.15, which is not unusual so I … Continue reading →

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That buzzin’ ain’t bees.

Posted on January 16, 2026 by pensitivity101

I turned off my computer last night and was about to settle down for the night when I heard a buzzing noise. I was used to my transformer humming, but this was different and when I reached across to turn … Continue reading →

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It’s another US present!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by pensitivity101

Most readers know I read my utility meters every week to keep on top of costs and my budget, especially as the government have approved energy prices can be increased (only once decreased) every three months and we are due … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #410

Posted on December 4, 2025 by pensitivity101

Reena is our host and you can join in HERE. As she says, The theme for this week is Hygge. It is a term in  Danish and Norwegian that describes a cozy, contented mood evoked by comfort and conviviality. We lived it … Continue reading →

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Moving House update.

Posted on July 31, 2025 by pensitivity101

Here we are at the end of July and come Aug 5th, our house will have been on the market a year. Our first agent was a bad choice as we only had one viewing for the duration of their … Continue reading →

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Thursday Inspiration: HOME

Posted on July 31, 2025 by pensitivity101

Home is where the heart is, Home is where the love is, Home is where the dog is.   Written in response to Jim’s Thursday Inspiration post HERE

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With a bash and a thump……………..

Posted on March 25, 2025 by pensitivity101

Our washing line was practically doing the loop-de-loop as the post we’d replaced last year was doing a pretty good impression of the Tower of Pisa. The soil here is clay based and the top stuff is sandy and loose, … Continue reading →

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