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The last crossing of a Humber Ferry

Published: Sat, 01/26/19

Hi ,I was chatting with a friend of mine named Colin after church last Sunday and the conversation turned to boats and sailing on the Humber Estuary.

What makes us self-reliant?

Published: Tue, 01/22/19

Hi ,I get invitations to answer questions on Quora and this came through yesterday: ‘What are some skills, besides martial arts, that you practice in…

Walking around the M25

Published: Sat, 01/12/19

Hi ,Both sides of my family were keen on the Scouts and Guides, my maternal grandmother was a guide leader for many years and my father was associated…

In the woods again

Published: Wed, 01/02/19

Hi ,If you have been reading my posts for a while this message might give you a slight sense of deja vu. Venetia and I spent Christmas just gone with…

A short message for the shortest day

Published: Fri, 12/21/18

Hi ,This is my favourite day of the year. Not that I am doing anything particularly e citing myself. I will be catching a train to London later this…

Lost in translation?

Published: Tue, 12/18/18

Hi ,A few years ago at Druid camp. I had the opportunity to hear Somerset based band ‘Seize the Day’ play live. I thought they were fantastically…

Choosing your own limitations

Published: Mon, 12/17/18

Hi ,Unless you have been hiding in a cave, or on a journey to Mars, for the past couple of years you may have noticed that the UK held a referendum…

What my daddy did in the war

Published: Tue, 12/04/18

Hi A couple of days ago I told you a story about my mother. Today, let me share something about my father. His name was Robert and he was born and…

A very big cat?

Published: Thu, 11/22/18

Hi ,I was in the Epsom Sainsburys car park, about to do some shopping for my mother. It was dark but the car park is well lit and my first reaction…

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