Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Countdown Approaches …..

Posted on November 29, 2012 by shiftymurf

So Christmas is definitely on it’s way – being completely disorganised I’m desperately trying to ignore this fact … BUT .. I know its official when my annual “Santa the World Traveller” card arrives. Courtesy of a lovely friend of … Continue reading →

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Parenthood and the need for Wine o’clock

Posted on November 27, 2012 by shiftymurf

There are several times in a parent’s day that are significant times – particularly once you have a child at school.  These times are as follows: * School drop off – which is always preceded by lots and lots of … Continue reading →

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Happy Roast Turkey Day …

Posted on November 22, 2012 by shiftymurf

So today is Thanksgiving, or as I like to think of it, the day the Americans eat lots of turkey.  So to all my family and friends in the USA, Happy Thanksgiving y’all and enjoy your turkey dinner. We won’t … Continue reading →

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Boxercise – a modern form of stress relief ..

Posted on November 15, 2012 by shiftymurf

This week I took part in my first Boxercise class  – which was marvellous – to the extent that it has me ruminating over exactly how much I enjoy punching things.  I had done a little bit of punching in … Continue reading →

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Today I will mostly be sponsored by coffee ..

Posted on November 13, 2012 by shiftymurf

The fact I’m getting older is official – I can’t do late nights anymore – well I can do late nights but I suffer for it with zombie lethargy on the days following it.   I didn’t used to need to … Continue reading →

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The Dark Art of Procrastination

Posted on November 9, 2012 by shiftymurf

I’m sure we all have days where we get up and are completely and utterly unmotivated – for me today was one of those days.  This week I’ve been practising a healthy level of book-keeping avoidance and I have to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Reading : 50 Shades of **** (insert suitable word)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by shiftymurf

Books – I love books – I used to read lots of books before I had a little one. Then I had a little one and my reading material was more often than not about farmyard animals, or fairies,  The … Continue reading →

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National Sausage Week !! Who Knew ?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by shiftymurf

So, as the more astute amongst you will have worked out from the title, it’s National Sausage Week .. and the answer to the “who knew” question is … well, obviously not me or the small sausage fiend but my … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Sausage Diaries

Posted on November 6, 2012 by shiftymurf

Hello and welcome to my alternative blog “The Sausage Diaries”. Many of you follow my Siobhan Murphy Photography Blog where from time to time I post personal stuff and concentrate on blogging lots of photo sessions of lovely families.  Before … Continue reading →

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