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A (short) Winter’s Tale
I must have written notes for a Terry blog when I was squiffy on Cointreau at Terry Towers because I’d forgotten about them until now. As it’s past Twelfth Night, and as I can’t remember much more (Cointreau), here they … Continue reading
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One night with Terry, one night with Terry
A glimpse into life at Terry Towers. I was home for just a few hours on Friday night. My train got into Chester at 8:15pm, when I was promptly goosed by Sam (“Out of all the people here, he smelled … Continue reading
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In which Mrs Terry and I go on holiday. Together.
Day One. Mrs Terry and I arrive at the hotel, an African-themed, five star, affair in Gran Canaria. On the way to reception Mrs Terry gasps, “Oh look Sweetheart. Flamingos!” As I’m not wearing my glasses it takes a moment … Continue reading
A weekend at Terry Towers, northern branch
Friday The best thing about the journey North is Terry Terry’s delighted face when he spies me striding along the platform towards him, then being enveloped in a big Barbour hug. Mrs Terry proposes a shopping trip as, “You always … Continue reading
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Lucy’s Lump
Have I ever told you about the dog’s cancer scare? Before the rule of Sam, Terry Terry’s six stone bundle of Labrador fun, there was Lucy. Lucy was a bit of a legend. She came to us at six weeks … Continue reading
My Band T-Shirt
This originally appeared on the excellent, award-winning, My Band T-Shirt site. Of course, my mother hated it. It was bright, acid-custard, yellow with a 70s style navy blue trim around the neck and arms, a discreet Pulp log on the … Continue reading
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Notes on a Terry Christmas
23 December Return to Terry Towers, northern branch. Festivities begin. Mrs Terry informs me, a vegetarian of 16 years standing, that she’s bought Stella McCartney sausage rolls for Boxing Day tea. I tell her they’ll smell nice; she looks at … Continue reading
Sam’s Christmas Accident
It was love at first sight for Terry Terry. From the moment he set eyes on Sam, the juvenile delinquent chocolate Labrador with a bad reputation, Mrs Terry knew the six stone bundle of almost feral fun was coming home … Continue reading
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Year of the moth – a conversation with Mrs Terry
A busy office. Much tapping of keys and bustling about. The phone rings and a generic work-based greeting is given. By me. “Hello sweetheart, are you at work?” It’s 2.40pm on Tuesday. “Yes, I’m at work, Mum. Is everything alright?” … Continue reading
Imminent Terry visit, posted on Facebook 19 Aug
Terry Terry and Mrs Terry are making their own way to Brixton tonight. Nervous. Friday at 1:45pm · Privacy:Friends · LikeUnlike · George Terry But Terry likes to make himself Lord Mayor of Brixton when he comes down (have I … Continue reading
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