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Biography

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Going Postal, Part Two

2nd March 2024 Joe Slater 0

Just before 2000, I decided to give up a well-paid job and comfortable life in Japan to make a new start in my homeland. I had bought a share in a house in south London, [more…]

Biography

Going Postal, Part One

24th February 2024 Joe Slater 0

Just before 2000, I decided to give up a well-paid job and comfortable life in Japan to make a new start — please don’t laugh — in my homeland. England. Get back to my roots. [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry Hong Kong Special

30th December 2023 Going Postal 0

I hadn’t intended to write about my trip to Hong Kong and subsequent work but here it is. I hope you find it interesting. Having finished with the alarm company on Friday, I was due [more…]

America

Americas’ Queen – Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis

17th December 2023 Going Postal 0

Jackie has been called America’s Queen, not least by Frank Sinatra, who – on her death – sent two dozen red roses, with the message “You are America’s Queen”. In fact, she practically said it [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry, Part Thirteen

2nd December 2023 Going Postal 0

Stories from my time spent working for an alarm company. Part One is here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here Part Five is here Part Six is here Part [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry, Part Twelve

25th November 2023 Going Postal 0

Stories from my time spent working for an alarm company. Part One is here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here Part Five is here Part Six is here Part [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry, Part Eleven

18th November 2023 Going Postal 0

Stories from my time spent working for an alarm company. Part One is here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here Part Five is here Part Six is here Part [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry, Part Ten

4th November 2023 Going Postal 0

Stories from my time spent working for an alarm company. Part One is here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here Part Five is here Part Six is here Part [more…]

Biography

Tales From The Alarm Industry, Part Nine

28th October 2023 Going Postal 0

Stories from my time spent working for an alarm company. Part One is here Part Two is here Part Three is here Part Four is here Part Five is here Part Six is here Part [more…]

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