Monthly Archives: February 2013

Brugmania

Posted on February 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Back in October, on the advice of my learned sister Rosie, I bought some Brugmansia plants. They grew very well until I re-potted them. I went to the I guess Garden Center but that term doesn’t really do justice to the … Continue reading →

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Wrapped up in a Five Pound Note

Posted on February 23, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

As I leave my office on Friday  I notice that someone has placed a beautiful blue bag on my desk. Inside there is an exquisitely wrapped package and an envelope. Inside the envelope there is a card, which of course … Continue reading →

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Tea Party

Posted on February 19, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I struggle through the snow and icy fingered wind to the graveyard where Samuel Adams and Paul Revere and other revolutionary heroes are buried. It is very cold and I am a sub-tropical softy. The position of the graveyard is … Continue reading →

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Jeepers Creepers

Posted on February 11, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

  I am going to Boston where they make Cod. I check in at Naha. The ANA check-in-lady is, as always, demure and smiling. “Passport please.” “Do you have a Green Card?” “Are you checking bags?” “You have beautiful eyes.” … Continue reading →

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Roaming in the Gloaming

Posted on February 3, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

It has been a very good weekend. I go diving twice, fishing twice. The weather has been beautifully warm and sunny. My hibisci are doing well and all in all, all’s well. I go for an evening stroll. It is … Continue reading →

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