Author Archives: Ponder

About Ponder

I'm a train driver from Cardiff, have been married a long time and have 4 wonderful kids... all grown up now! Warning: I tend to lose The Game a lot.

Catch up!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Ponder

I’ve been neglecting this part of my web experience so here’s a catchup. In the time since I last posted we’ve lost two pets: Bluey the budgie and Caramel the hamster. We won’t be getting any more budgies but we … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Negatives, Pets | Leave a comment

Waze

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Ponder

I’ve been using Waze since the end of July and while it’s a good idea I’m losing the will to carry on, and here’s why: Reliability Since joining, almost every time I actually have the time to edit maps the … Continue reading →

Posted in Observations, Thoughts | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Meet Jack

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Ponder

Yesterday we were asked if we could adopt a female guinea pig, so we agreed. Today she arrived, only she’s not she, but he! So, meet Jack. He’s 5 months old and very friendly… especially where Rose is concerned! 😉

Posted in Pets, Positives | Leave a comment

Meet Ella

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Ponder

Here’s Ella, who joined our family the day Petal passed away… it’s just taken me this long to get a semi-decent photo of the wiggly little madam!

Posted in Pets, Positives | Leave a comment

R.I.P. Petal

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Ponder

Petal the hamster was looking very listless this morning so we kept a close eye on him. Sure enough, almost 2 years since he joined the family, he sadly passed away 🙁

Posted in Negatives, Pets | Leave a comment

R.I.P. Martha

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Ponder

Martha, one of our guinea pigs, died last night. One minute she was fine, next time they were checked, not more than half an hour later, she was still. Only 3½ years old too, such a young age for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Negatives, Pets | Leave a comment

Back on 2 wheels

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Ponder

Today I decided it was about time I got back into cycling, and as I had to visit my mother-in-law and the weather is good I thought it would be an idea time to do so (and it’s about time … Continue reading →

Posted in Cycling, Positives | Leave a comment

Meet Matt.

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Ponder

I’m way overdue with this post! Matt actually joined our family on June 10th, and was very nervous at first, as they all are. He’s now settling down nicely but is another one who loves to spend hours in his … Continue reading →

Posted in Pets, Positives | Leave a comment

R.I.P. Peanut

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ponder

Peanut was taken ill on Sunday and we thought she was dying then but she brightened up and has been fine until tonight. I just checked the cage and she was curled up in her house with eyes open. Loss … Continue reading →

Posted in Negatives, Pets | Leave a comment

R.I.P. Socks

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Ponder

On 9th May our neighbour asked if we were missing a cat because she saw one lying dead in the lane. It was Socks, our 9 year old tabby. I’m pretty cut up about this because he was a truly … Continue reading →

Posted in Negatives, Pets | Leave a comment