We were invited to a house warming party the other week and very nice it was too. It was held mainly in the garden and although it was raining, our hosts had provided plenty of shelter from the inclement weather although it was still quite warm. A good turnout of locals too and the afternoon… More
I think as we get older, so the big enjoyments of life get less. I supposed you would expect that of a grumpy old so and so like me. However, I have just heard that not one tin of Mackerel in the U.K. contains, can you believe this, wait for it…. drum roll, contains not… More
I had one of those strange dreams last night. One of those that makes no sense at all, yet it makes you feel a little uncomfortable. It was certainly weird enough to wake me up. It all started in the kitchen. Why in there of all places, I don’t know. There I am, stood with… More
Remember that famous line from Clint Eastwood in one of his Dirty Harry films? ‘Go ahead Punk, make my day.’ I’m not sure if it was filmed before or after Punk music was around, but he certainly didn’t have the music in mind that day.I don’t think I can recall anymore of the film than… More
I’ve been hiding, keeping a low profile in the hills of mid Wales. Actually, it’s not been too bad as I had nothing to hide from except maybe the incessant heat and sun. What a summer we have had. Some days I felt as though I was trapped in a furnace, no escape and I… More
This is a true story from nearly thirty years ago that I happened to come across while perusing the world wide web. It tickled me so much so, I thought it only fair to share it with you. Way back in 1997, I know it only seems like a few years ago, but it’s nearly… More
They say time flies by, especially as you get older and they’re not wrong. Just who took the time? One moment, it’s the end of August, the next it’s nearly the end of the year. Perhaps I’m having way too much fun, or busy or even both? I’ve not even had time to be really… More
Not many people know this, but I have been the busiest man in the world this year. Honestly, it’s been fun and it helps keep me young. I know what you’re thinking, but I am only 16 inside not going on 70! Never A Dull MomentAs always here, there’s never a dull moment and together… More
Are you all enjoying the warm weather here in the U.K.? I do like it, for a day or two then I find it can be overbearing for me and I begin to stink! We have a bird box not far from our front door, a very kind neighbour fitted it to the wall a… More
This is supposed to be just a quick note, honestly. I dropped what can only be described as a ‘clanger.’ I updated this blog and thought to myself ‘what a great job I have done.’ Ok, enough trumpet blowing! Then I noticed that there were very few people taking an interest and I thought where… More
My idea of travelling abroad is that you enjoy the sights, the weather, the culture and their culinary delights. Ok, some folks like to sit on the beach or at the poolside and a few drinks in the local bar every night. What ever floats your boat, but I did think it strange to hear… More
I’ve never heard the phrase ‘Rooftopping’ before and as my curiosity was aroused, I just had to go sniffing around. It’s so called because people want to climb tall buildings like skyscrapers and cranes, risking their very lives and probably anyone on the ground that they may land on should they fall. Spider Like PeopleJust… More