It’s A Wrap
Like most people on this planet, I love to give treats and presents to my family at Christmas. A Wrap I only have one problem,… Read More »It’s A Wrap
The Teapot
I used to be known as ‘Teapot’, that was my nickname. It was nothing to do with my shape, but because I’ve always loved tea.… Read More »The Teapot
Last Man Standing
Hands up if you were rubbish at sports? If you were, welcome to my world. I was the guy who was always the last man… Read More »Last Man Standing
Concrete Boots
I associate concrete boots with the likes of underworld gangs or the Mafia. However, this one is a funny story. Velvet Suit You know how… Read More »Concrete Boots
Busy Postman
We have a very busy Postman at the moment. It’s nothing to do with Christmas either. Letters The main reason seems to be our politicians.… Read More »Busy Postman
The Wrong Trousers
Sometimes, a wardrobe malfunction happens not only to the ladies but the men too! Like the wrong trousers at your son’s wedding would seem disastrous,… Read More »The Wrong Trousers
I’m Going Green
I’m going green in my old age, or at least I’m trying my best. I’ve been busy looking into getting myself a biomass boiler for… Read More »I’m Going Green
When I Met Nicola L
On a trip to New York a few years ago, I wanted to visit the famous Chelsea Hotel. It was home for many years to… Read More »When I Met Nicola L
Bernard’s Suits
When I was growing up, there were shops close by to the house we lived in. That’s how it was in those days. One shop… Read More »Bernard’s Suits
Something Spying On Me
I’m sure there’s something spying on me in the house! It’s not a ghost or anything like that, but something more technological. Paranoid I know… Read More »Something Spying On Me
Doggy Tale
Here’s a doggy tale I heard the other day which made me laugh. I was in conversation in the local watering hole with a chap… Read More »Doggy Tale
Peaceful
Today, I thought I’d have a go at the weekly prompt which is ‘Peaceful’. I’ve always found the word peaceful has many different meanings to… Read More »Peaceful
A Proper Mystery
I love a proper mystery. I’m talking about films like ‘The Thirty Nine Steps’ that keep you on the edge of your seat for its… Read More »A Proper Mystery
Gargoyle
Here’s a photograph of myself with a Gargoyle. It was taken recently in the delightful Shropshire town of Ludlow. We visited as I had to… Read More »Gargoyle
Birds
I’ve never taken much notice of our feathered friends apart from the odd budgie we’ve owned. As for birds of the wild, I’ve never shown… Read More »Birds
My Many Faces
Art is always something I’ve had an interest in. Particularly faces. Why portraits? I have no idea. Something to do with each face being unique… Read More »My Many Faces
Close Shave
Well that was a close shave! Quite literally, straight over the top of my head and that was that! Over on Facebook this week, one… Read More »Close Shave
We Have A Poorly Cuckoo
We have a poorly Cuckoo or rather a Cuckoo clock that seems as though it’s lost its way. It’s been in the wife’s family for… Read More »We Have A Poorly Cuckoo
Have You Got Your Bourdaloue?
Have you got your Bourdaloue? Back in the 18th century, if you were a lady and wore one of those huge dresses then you’d certainly… Read More »Have You Got Your Bourdaloue?
Where does it go?
Where does it go? I’m talking about time and my journey through it. Time is a man-made affair that has been with us since, well,… Read More »Where does it go?