Category Archives: Opinion

A Desk, A Bad Back And Cheap Legs

Posted on June 25, 2017 by

Cartoon from https://www.fotolia.com Some years ago I was too busy to bend my legs when pulling a sheet of Plywood up offa da floor. Since that day I’ve had Sciatica, its OK I have it under control with exercise. (We weren’t … Continue reading →

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Beverley Folk Festival

Posted on June 18, 2017 by

The day could not have been better and the venue was perfect, BeverleyRacecourse on the Westwood Pastures is never better than when it is basking in the sunshine. It was a slow start early in the morning but even the small … Continue reading →

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Hang That Wallpaper

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

I’m told DIY is a British thing, but I think that is probably a throwback to the Empire. That we do everything better than good old ‘Johnny Foreigner’. Thankfully that culture is fading (ignoring Brexit of course). A few weeks … Continue reading →

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Wind of Change

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

So here I am after a huge gap in posts, but I have read some of yours so not entirely remiss. There are reasons (really). New job, new house in a new area and all the facilitation that comes with … Continue reading →

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Sunshine in Scotland

Posted on June 2, 2016 by

I have visited Scotland on several occasions since I have been married to a native of said country. Alas sight seeing is usually bottom of the agenda as the sole point of our visits are parental based. Although sadly there … Continue reading →

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It’s Tougher for Kids Today?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

We say it’s tougher for kids today than it’s ever been. But are we not just a tidgey widgey bit wrapped up in our own time when we say that? In the 1800’s if they survived childbirth they could look … Continue reading →

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Astronauts, Superheroes and Cowboys

Posted on August 23, 2015 by

As a four year-old, Space Exploration was something I took seriously for a short time.             The wood pile could supply the resources to build a rocket but no rocket fuel and Dad said he … Continue reading →

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