This is me, returning from my night of triumph at the annual awards night of Northwood Boys Club. So many certificates, cups and shields, huh? To be honest the two cups were for winning the clubs snooker tournament. The big one has my name etched on it. The little one was to keep. I must … Continue reading #TBT The Lesson
Every once in a while, a town that is local to me will hit the national news. One of the most exciting events was back in the late 90s when a bunch of animal activists burst into a fur farm in Ringwood, releasing thousands of mink. Yay for the freed mink! Not such great news … Continue reading Act of War
Salisbury is a great place for Christmas shopping. Aside from the extensive ships, there's a decent Christmas market. And the atmosphere that seems to come naturally to cathedral towns. We passed the former PM Ted Heaths home. He had many merry Christmases here. If what has been said is true, the same can't be said … Continue reading Seven/Five
Mrs P has come to the conclusion that people in England are either really, really nice or really, really grotty. I do understand what she means. Yesterday she met one of the nice ones. An old gent feeding bread to the swans. He shared some with her - she also likes swans. These mute swans … Continue reading The Salisbury Swans
Now that I have a companion, Ive been getting out and about a bit more. Last stop was Salisbury, home of the famous cathedral. Some of the old churches and cathedrals that litter the UK are quite incredible architectural monuments. To think this was built when the Mayans were building Tulum, some 700 to 800 … Continue reading Salisbury
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