Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Many years ago someone, maybe the UK Overcoat Federation's Head of Marketing, told me "You can never own too many coats, Gary!" Actually, coming to think of it, as I've never spoken to the Head of Marketing for the UK Overcoat Federation, or indeed even know if the role or society exists, I can say... Continue Reading →
Although monochrome of hue, Victor the camper van wouldn’t have looked any more impressive if clad in chromatic peacock feathers, standing on my drive pre- journey. His bonnet puffing out with the self-satisfied hubris a boxer exhibits when knocking an opponent to the floor. Incidentally, my use of ‘his’ above is merely a term of endearment. There... Continue Reading →
After this weekend there's a chance I can kiss goodbye to the deposit I posted to cover against damage to the apartment I'm currently renting close to Wakefield city centre. Jeopardy of me being £650 outta pocket at my tenancy conclusion introduced in the shape of a four day visit from my younger brother Ian.... Continue Reading →
I've a topic request for today's blog. Well, that's not strictly true as it was the style of writing, not the actual subject matter within the paragraphs, which I was asked to alter for this post. The request coming from my Ossett squeeze Sarah's youngest daughter Katelan who, during a literary critique of my penmanship,... Continue Reading →
Today (hopefully) sees the the commencement of calm after the storm of moving from one West Yorkshire residence to another. An odyssey starting in January when my siblings and I first marketed our late parents abode; an episode which ended as 2022's ninth month dawned. Footnote - Incidentally, I'm not singling out West Yorkshire as... Continue Reading →
In a dispassionate act, aimed at easing potential transportation issues for my fragrant chum Sarah's two young grandkids (Rory & Gracie), yesterday I included Ossett's finest onto my car insurance cover. The rationale behind the indemnity modification (well, apart from me being an inherently kind fella), was a conclusion my four door vehicle would provide... Continue Reading →
To commence this monologue I've a question for you, my dear reader. Don't worry it's nothing overly technical or scientific; not that you wouldn't have the erudition to deal with any inquiry I posed, I hasten to add..... Hopefully that disclaimer will cut off any hate mail at the pass. Anyhow here's the catechism of... Continue Reading →
Despite being very happy with life in the Wakefield apartment whose occupancy I've just undertaken, my brio levels are somewhat impaired by tenancy edicts barring me from looking after canine buddies Deano and Zella. Consequently the furry duo, who've lived with me for a couple months at my late mother's home, have returned to reside... Continue Reading →
There's an advertisement for a particular app which's hit my Facebook timeline fairly frequently of late. This commercial a video of a guy enthusiastically advocating the merits of an aid to writing product; above the fella's head sits a statement proclaiming 'This Tool Writes Content For You'. My initial thought when first witnessing this sales... Continue Reading →