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Want to know what I'm thinking, how I feel and react to various things? Well this is where you'll find the scary content of my views and opinions on a variety of topics.

Shepherd’s Delight

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Good evening one and all. Today was not a pretty day weather wise here in Wiltshire. Every day I travel the length of Wiltshire from top to bottom going from my home in Salisbury to Swindon where I work and … Continue reading →

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Popping my Illustrator Cherry!

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Irene the Illustration - Copyright R.Weal 2010

Sorry for the long absence, but with the less than ideal internet connection in the hotel on the Isle of Man and being really tired when I got back, I’ve just not had the will to turn on the laptop … Continue reading →

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On the Isle of Man!

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Just a quickie on the move to say I’m in the Isle of Man for work until Thursday evening. I’ve got a sea view from the Hilton hotel and the people seem very nice, but the lack of technological advancement … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Happy Halloween one and all! Also known as All Hallow’s eve and linked to the Christian All Saint’s Day and of course it’s earliest incarnation the Celtic Samhain! Like many modern western holidays the pagan roots have been partially co-opted by Christianity and more recently … Continue reading →

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A Wealie Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Ruth Weal

Here’s the photographic evidence of what it’s like to spend Halloween with a Wealie! I’ve also provided some details of how to make the decorations too, for details on the pumpkin costume see my post How to make a pumpkin! This … Continue reading →

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How to make a pumpkin!

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Ruth Weal

The Pumpkin Fred - Copyright R.Weal 2010

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a pumpkin costume here’s how one’s made in the Wealie household. Ben was in charge of the frame and measurements (metal work and mathematics are not my strong suit). I handled the sewing of … Continue reading →