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About Candy

I have reached the grand old age of 83 now. Until the mid 90’s I was a teacher, then a dealer in antiques and collectables which I loved! When I retired to the seaside I started a website selling antique and vintage games and wooden jigsaw puzzles. Now, I'm spending my time blogging and making oil paintings as well as looking after my very spoiled dog, Lola.

Solitaire, Wordle, Code Word…..

What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? You might think that I am a solitary sort of person and you would be right – now. I used to love board games like Cluedo and Snakes and Ladders as … Continue reading

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Dogs, or cats!

Dogs or cats? In my life there have been many cats. Cats can be wonderful to have around and are usually friendly without being clingy. Dogs are lovely, mostly. I’ve had two dogs, both loving and good companions. Both animals … Continue reading

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These 10 things are true…

List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. 1. I am absolutely certain that I love my daughter Veronica and her daughter, Chloe, more than anything in the universe! 2. I know it is true that I am old … Continue reading

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I am in my second teens!

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? I go to bed some time between 11pm and midnight and get up when I want, usually at around 9am to 9.30 am. Julian will usually have been awake … Continue reading

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I think I’ve written about this before

What are you most excited about for the future? At the grand old age of 81, how much future do I have? I’m not being maudlin, just realistic. I am definitely past more than half of my life, even three … Continue reading

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A Multitude….

Describe your most memorable vacation. As a person whose vacations* are few and far between, I find many of my holidays* to be memorable! When I was young (up to 16 years old) my family’s holidays were usually spent at … Continue reading

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Not sure!

On what subject(s) are you an authority? I’m pretty sure that people who claim to be authorities on anything only know a portion of what they’re talking about because every day brings new stuff to light. If I had to … Continue reading

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Escargots? Mais, oui!

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? I did think the snails were delicious when Mme Prin made them in the summer of 1959. They were buttery and garlicky and a little bit chewy.- mmmmm! That was the year … Continue reading

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My faves

What’s your favorite thing about yourself? When I was young, if I had been asked this question, I think I would have answered, ‘My eyes’. Everyone always told me what a lovely colour they were (blue) and I guess I … Continue reading

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Oh, my knees – part two

I was thinking about part one of this blog and realised that my dates were way out! It wasn’t 2015 that I had my knees replaced, but 2010! I guess time just flies by when you’re old! To get back … Continue reading

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