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Work-shy Pensioner!

I am feeling frivolous this morning, and it is my intention to relax, preferably in a horizontal position and without interruption from the world outside. But how will the housework get done?
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Mean Beer Festival?

I always look forward to the annual Maltings beer festival in Newton Abbot, but joy was ripped out of me upon arrival last night. I have enjoyed every event in over 25 years and, despite everything, managed to enjoy this one too. However, the word ‘mean’ kept popping up in my head…
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Beer Week!

A friend arrives today from Yorkshire, on the eve of one of the biggest beer festivals in the country. I am looking forward to it!
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Morning Coffee?

This morning I am enjoying my cappuccino but not as much as I used to – it is not as hot as I like it. I think my espresso machine may be on the blink which, given that it is less than 10 years old, is somewhat distressing. Can I afford to replace it?
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Working Retirement?

This morning I feel up against the clock. I have three big jobs to get done in the next few days, but hopefully friends and family will get some enjoyment from my efforts.
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Ukrainian Vodka!

It is mid-morning and I am reasonably well recovered from an over indulgence in the pub yesterday. It would seem that drinking neat Ukrainian vodka after a number of beers may have been unwise given my somewhat hazy recollection of getting home…
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