In March 2019, soon after my right knee began to trouble me, I kept a diary about the unfolding situation. These are extracts from that diary.

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CREATIVE WRITING
Season 1 Chapter 1

One evening about a month ago I had a visit from Evelyn, our neighbour. She’s a delightful, energetic lady in her late forties who is well known in the area for her amazing, secret recipes.
October 3, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S OATMEAL BISCUITS

What you need:

225g/8oz Odlums Self Raising Flour
150ml/¼pt Milk (approx)
Pinch of Salt
25g/1 oz Shamrock Golden Caster Sugar (optional)
25g/1 oz Butter or Margarine
Above quantities may be doubled if you wish!
October 3, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S SLOE GIN

THE INGREDIENTS
500g ripe sloes*
250g golden castor sugar
1…
October 10, 2019/by neal

Season 1 Chapter 2
ENGAGE WITH THE PAGE

THE STORY SO FAR

Our neighbour Evelyn has asked for my help…
October 10, 2019/by neal

Season 1 Chapter 3
MICK HERRON JOINS THE CONVERSATION

THE STORY SO FAR

My neighbour Evelyn wants to write fiction…
October 17, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S RECIPE FOR LIMONCELLO

THE INGREDIENTS
150 ml water
200g cane sugar
Grated zest and…
October 17, 2019/by neal

Season 1 Chapter 4
PEOPLE

THE STORY SO FAR

Ever since she told me she wants to write…
October 24, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S SMOKED MACKEREL PÂTÉ RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
(For 4 people)
4 cooked smoked mackerel
An equal…
October 24, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S TIPSY CAKE

INGREDIENTS


2 g margarine
2 g sugar
3 eggs
2…
October 30, 2019/by neal

Season 1 Chapter 5
SOMETHING ELUSIVE

THE STORY SO FAR
A couple of months ago, when we were all still…
October 30, 2019/by neal

Season 1 Chapter 6
HALF TERM CELEBRATION

THE STORY SO FAR
I’m pushing the boat out this evening to…
November 13, 2019/by neal

EVELYN’S CUCUMBER RELISH

THE INGREDIENTS

Half a cucumber, thinly sliced
50 g onion…
November 13, 2019/by neal