Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
I'm commencing this Sunday morning blog sustained by a comfort food breakfast of a cuppa and sausage sandwich. I didn't get an opportunity to pen a narrative yesterday; a result of spending time in the company of with my brother Ian. Yours truly's younger sibling my lifelong best buddy who I'd not seen for around... Continue Reading →
In 1987, after taking voluntary redundancy from British Coal, I followed fragrant Tory Trade & Industry Minister Norman Tebbit's advice to get on my bike to find employment. Consequently leading to me moving away from my childhood home of Gateshead. GJ Strachan's new employer a banking clearing house based in Edgware, London. His home address... Continue Reading →
As part of our family actions required from the list of tasks post-bereavement, I sold my dad's car yesterday. After advertising its availability for sale on social media, an uncle of mine contacted me expressing an interest; which he carried through with payment of the asking price on Thursday morning. As he was in a rush, I informed my uncle (who for... Continue Reading →
The chapter of my life between 1988-1992 has featured heavily in my narratives this week. Memories predominantly evoked by a recent witnessing of a new movie charting the upturn in Leeds United’s fortunes during that era. During that same period, an early evening Saturday radio show was born on BBC Radio Five (later to become Five Live).... Continue Reading →