Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Giving Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the wonderful Elm Creek series. I had been eagerly awaiting the book’s publication when I had the chance to review via NetGalley. My recently ordered hardback edition arrived a few weeks ago and now joins the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Last Christmas I took part in the Great Food Blogger Cookie Exchange. I had planned to participate this year too, but the nominations were open whilst we were in Australia and I forgot to complete the form when we came … Continue reading →

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Postcard Friendship Friday – Border Terrier Under the Mistletoe!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Submitted as part of Postcard Friendship Friday hosted by The Best Hearts are Crunchy 

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Book Blogger Hop – 7th December – 13th December

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop! Hashtag: #BookBloggerHop Book Blogger Hop is the creation of Jen from Crazy for Books. Since October, the weekly hop has been hosted by a variety of book bloggers all across the globe. Last week the hop visited Anglers … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Santa Claus

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I wrote previously about my Santa experience. You can read about that HERE. As I don’t think I have ever written a Dear Santa letter, I thought perhaps this was the year. Now, this is not going to be a … Continue reading →

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Happy Memories

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Julie Goucher

One day last week I walked to work, thankfully it was not raining, as we headed into a cooler phase before the rain came back again. Ahead of me I spotted two teenage girls, probably about 13 years old or … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Christmas Cards

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Julie Goucher

I remember both my Mum and Grandmother sending cards, but not how many or what happened to them. I have a few old cards, perhaps the last one received from a particular relative, or those with a photograph or letter. … Continue reading →

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100 Word Challenge – Week 69

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Joining the weekly 100 words challenge for Grown ups. This week the prompt is to use the following prompt. Total word allowance – 100 Courtesy of Julia’s Place She was clearing away the plates from the Office party. She had … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Internet: Week 47 Police and Railway Staff records

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Continuing the weekly theme, inspired by Family History Across the Seas In the United Kingdom, British Rail existed until the 1980s when the Government of the time privatised it. Now our rail networks are covered by a series of different companies … Continue reading →

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Advent Calendar 2012 – Christmas Tree Ornaments

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Julie Goucher

The collection of tree ornaments we have are ones that we bought from our first Christmas together. There are others that were given to us by my Mum and each year Stuart and I buy at least one ornament to … Continue reading →

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