Category Archives: people

My Dog

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

If you’ve ever had your favourite dog shot you’ll know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, read on. I was about four and I was sat on the granary steps when my dad walked past with his shotgun. The … Continue reading →

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Is it me? Really, is it?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Anyone who read some of my earlier posts will be aware I recently switched jobs from carpenter to carpentry lecturer. There is a difference between teacher and lecturer but I’m not sure what it is. If I had to guess … Continue reading →

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A Language of Your Own

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

When I was a very small boy I didn’t speak English. My family communicated with me by using pictures. I would say something and they would get out various  books and when I spoke they pointed to things until I … Continue reading →

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Magical Mystery Tour, There’s no Mystery Really

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

Last night, Saturday 6th October, the BBC repeated the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour film. There has been a vast array of comments on this film from ‘rubbish’ to ‘phenomenal’. What amazes me is how some people are surprised that the parents … Continue reading →

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Jose’s Bar

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

Jose’s bar had never really been a bar. It had always been a shack and he only sold beer, and that was in bottles. Jose liked to drink beer in the evenings, so it was a fitting career for him. … Continue reading →

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A Week in Further Education. Oh My!

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

So here I am still alive and kicking after my first week as a Carpentry Lecturer in a Further Education College. The first two days were pure induction, now you know I’m not one to pick fault but really? All the … Continue reading →

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Why Hate Chris Moyles, or Anyone?

Posted on September 14, 2012 by
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What’s Wrong With Obama? (Tongue in Cheek)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

I suppose I had better point out that I am English and not American. But, as we are all related and as a munchkin I watched every Western series and film ever made I feel a kind of kinship. You … Continue reading →

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Holiday Blogging

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

When I go on holiday some people are dismayed that I bring my iPod, to be quite honest I don’t spend a lot of time on it. But, it is nice to read the odd blog and like today throw … Continue reading →

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Blogroll, Arrgh!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

So I woke up this morning and realised that as I am going on holiday tomorrow I have nothing to do apart from pack. Two weeks on a Greek beach does not require the British Army Logistic Corps so I … Continue reading →

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