Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Five
I only have experience of GP and Fatty’s site so I have no way of comparing the style or content of blogs in general but I am willing to bet that GP cannot be beaten [more…]
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Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Four
I would like to extend my thanks to Patrick Barron and DJM of this Parish for their insights into the financial world of today. My A Level in Economics and Public Affairs did not prepare [more…]
Arts
Embers of The Affair, Part One
This is a recollection, in verse, of one of the most momentous periods in my life. But first – a tribute from me to all the lovely GP Laydees: And have you now, and will [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musing Part Twenty-Three
Just a quick note for now. A comment in response to my article on Aldershot really got up my nose; using he term ‘squaddy’ in a derogatory way. Typical ‘go with the flow’ sheeple trope. [more…]
Literature
In Defence of Aldershot
Oh Aldershot, my Aldershot, what have they done to you there was a time, so long ago when you were fresh and new thirty years ago or so you were a joy to know. Neglect, [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musing Part Twenty-Two
Compare and contrast. Was watching President Trump’s cabinet meeting and listening to the various Department Heads providing succinct, coherent and confident comments regarding progress to date. All obviously well on top of their briefs; thinking [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-One
I still receive emails from UKIP though I mainly disregard them. However, I came across an interview by Paul Thorpe with Nick Tencontii (who he?) who was appointed UK Leader in February. It was an [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty
Not being on X I have not followed in detail the ins and outs of the Farrage/Lowe goings on but from what I have seen it appears to have all the hallmarks of a communist [more…]
Literature
An Old Man’s Musings, Part Nineteen
Love this (unread) comment by RICK: ‘The health benefit is that after a sweaty training session I feel CLEAN. If that’s a drain on the resources that are insufficient because of a growing population of [more…]