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An Old Man’s Musings Part Thirty
While waiting in the shoe shop for Mrs GG I was thinking about Starmer – not only the worst PM in history but one who has collected a great many nicknames; Tool Spanner Sir Kweer [more…]
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An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Nine
Enjoyed your article SB. I follow these four vlogs: Domaine Sauvage Diego Leon Utube (not the footballer) The Irish Homestead Our Small holding Adventure These are not strictly off-grid but they use some of the [more…]
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An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Eight
Took the car to the garage this morning. There is a Gregg’s restaurant (first one I have seen) nearby so had an indulgent breakfast of sausage roll and a bacon roll and coffee. I drink [more…]
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An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Seven
If tomorrow starts without me If tomorrow starts without me, And I am not there to see, If the sun should rise and see your eyes All filled with tears for me. I wish so [more…]
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An Old Man’s Musings Part Twenty-Six
The Seekers were my favourite group and, playing a video of ‘The Carnival is Over’ the other day, I read the whole of the introduction which was as follows: ‘The Seekers, bathed in the warm [more…]
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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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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…]
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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…]
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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…]