Monthly Archives: November 2018

The SBS in the Med

Finally! Today I went back to work in Portsmouth. It feels like months since I last went to the library. In fact it’s been only one. Still…I’ve missed it. While the weather wasn’t particularly lovely, at least it didn’t rain … Continue reading

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Great works

A long time ago, in a country far, far away, we decided to break away from the theatre company we were with and create our own. At the time I only wore black, being vaguely artistic and not the least … Continue reading

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όλα ελληνικά για μένα

The weather today was an absolute delight. All sun and blue sky. There was a light wind but nothing to actually bother anyone. Everyone I passed in the walk into town was smiling and said good morning. It was a … Continue reading

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Raking it in

Late today I read a tweet by Donald Trump. He said that, having spoken to the prime minister of Finland, the best way to prevent wild fires in California is to rake up the forest floor. I can’t believe he … Continue reading

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— — .–. …!

Spare a thought for poor Herbert Charles Moore. Born in 1899, he was clearly quite a bright lad. He went to St Polycarps primary, followed by West Street School then finally Farnham Grammar. While not a lot of school for … Continue reading

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Commons Brexshit Show

Just to start off on a happy note, I forgot to mention that yesterday on the way home, I dropped in to the newly refurbished Nelson Arms. I’m delighted to announce that it hasn’t changed much. The beer is even … Continue reading

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Hair and tapas

This afternoon, I was sitting in Starbucks, waiting for the clock to tick around to my hairdresser appointment when I overheard two old chaps (older than me anyway) discussing the pros and cons of various different smartphones. And it wasn’t … Continue reading

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Paying for Spain

Whenever I go anywhere for any length of time I know I’m going to have to pay for it. Pleasure doesn’t come free at my age and experience. To be fair, it’s normally okay when I go to France with … Continue reading

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Green butt seed tomatoes

The gardeners came today though not Michael. This week it was Gardener Dave and Paul. When I asked Dave where Michael was, I figured he’d say he was on holiday or sick. I didn’t expect him to say he was … Continue reading

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Remembering

At 11am I was walking home from the shops. I stopped and sat on a convenient park bench just as the church bells started ringing the hour. When they fell silent, so did I. I just sat and thought about … Continue reading

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