Category Archives: Life in general

A new kettle

Posted on December 22, 2016 by northoneartist

Oh dear – the aggravation of being a designer still has influence – needed a new kettle, went to John Lewis. Just want a kettle shaped recognisable kettle, but no – they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes … Continue reading →

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Thank you!

Posted on September 13, 2015 by northoneartist

Thank you for looking at Mrs P today!

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Mr Potts’ new interest

Posted on July 14, 2014 by northoneartist

Collecting washers – surprising how many are dropped in the street – does this mean for every one in Mr P’s fast growing collection there is a malfunctioning bit of machinery/appliance somewhere?  

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7 Days in June or Peace at a Price

Posted on June 21, 2014 by northoneartist

At the start of the week Mr P. was running round like a headless chicken – I hope I never see one for real – over rubbish brought into the front garden by foxes. He blamed this on the pond … Continue reading →

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Crab sandwiches and Custard tarts

Posted on May 17, 2014 by northoneartist

The most delicious crab sandwich for lunch today. It was supposed to be followed by a delicious custard tart but I made the mistake of leaving mine for later with a cup of tea. When 4pm came I looked for … Continue reading →

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Mr Potts goes to Birmingham! (possibly)

Posted on March 25, 2014 by northoneartist

Last week the Evening Standard had an offer from Chiltern Railways for tickets to Birmingham at 25p each way – Mr P couldn’t resist such an amazing bargain, even though he’s having to schlep to Marylebone Station and take the … Continue reading →

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Tom & Luna

Posted on January 31, 2014 by northoneartist

My first meeting with Luna – I’ll try not to be such a yawn next time!!

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Great Auntship

Posted on January 11, 2014 by northoneartist

Tom my nephew ( well one of them ) with his daughter Luna, born December 30th 2013. Matching spotty outfits – maybe dalmatian but more likely some sort of cat. Leopard maybe – not real of course. Lovely photo.

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Early Ambitions!

Posted on October 4, 2013 by northoneartist

My first book! It’s so funny to see this and it shows how people don’t really change – even at 7 or 8 ( think I was about that age ) I was a bit (!) of a control freak … Continue reading →

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£’s, shillings and pence

Posted on June 22, 2013 by northoneartist

Someone asked me about old money – they didn’t know (how could they – too young) about 12d in a shilling, or 10s., or that 20s. made a pound (£1.00). Or that once upon a time there was a 10 … Continue reading →

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