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A rare apple treat

Posted on February 16, 2024 by james

My son and daughter gave me this today. I’ve not had calvados for the better part of forty years, when my parents hosted a French family as part of our village’s twinning. The father of our visiting family was major … Continue reading →

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A job-hunting I shall go…

Posted on February 12, 2024 by james

The time has come. I really need to sort out getting a new job now. I’ve not done any full-time paid work for ages and whilst I’ve achieved an awful lot with the time I’ve had free, the mortgage has … Continue reading →

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Being driven to distraction

Posted on February 7, 2024 by james

The DVLA have very kindly sent me a letter saying that me driving licence is due for renewal, presumably so they can issue me a new card with a more up-to-date photo that looks nothing like me. These days it … Continue reading →

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Barry John

Posted on February 4, 2024 by james

has touched down between the Pearly Gates. Perhaps “the” legend of Welsh rugby and so closely on the heels of JPR Williams and Malcolm Price barely a month ago. It’s not even a year since Viet Gwent stalwart Charlie Faulkner … Continue reading →

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I finally found a beer that I just can’t drink

Posted on January 8, 2022 by james

Decades ago when I was a student there was a not-as-uncommon-as-one-might-prefer drink available in the Student’s Union called a “Frogbite”. My memory is a little vague (I wonder why?) but if I recall correctly it was a pint of Snakebite … Continue reading →

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Why do Hermes still exist?

Posted on December 20, 2021 by james

The world being the way it is, we’ve probably had more deliveries than usual this winter. Quite a number of them have, sadly, been misdelivered by Hermes. Some have merely been several days late on a “next day” or “48 … Continue reading →

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New wheels on my wagon

Posted on November 11, 2021 by james

For my sins, I usually drive a twelve year old Ford Fiesta that I acquired three or four years ago. It’s the Titanium model and was originally supplied with 16″ alloy wheels and low-profile tyres. There seems to be quite … Continue reading →

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I suspect a “brushing” scam

Posted on May 7, 2021 by james

Someone I know (not me, honest) received this item in the post today. No return address or indication of the sender or vendor. I suspect it might be connected with a “brushing” scam, in which case other than the usual … Continue reading →

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B&Q 90mm “Hi-Flow” shower drain doesn’t flow

Posted on January 18, 2021 by james

We’ve had one of these hi-flow shower drains in our en-suite shower for a few years now, and it’s been an absolute nightmare. It seems to block up literally every week and can’t flow sufficient water to stop it building … Continue reading →

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A new fungus on me

Posted on November 8, 2020 by james

A couple of days ago whilst out in the garden I noticed a strange fungus in the grass that I’ve never seen before. Turns out their common name is “earth tongues”. Other mushrooms are quite common in our lawns, but … Continue reading →

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