Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Fourteen years ago today, the supersonic aircraft Concorde said an emotional farewell, when it flew its final commercial flight. The iconic aeroplane's journey from New York to London, which landed at Heathrow airport at 4.05 pm, was laden with celebrities and the bloke who looked after the dartboard on quiz show Bullseye. The immediately identifiable... Continue Reading →
Twelve years ago today, the supersonic aircraft Concorde said an emotional farewell, when it flew its final commercial flight. The iconic aeroplane's journey from New York to London, which landed at Heathrow airport at 4.05 pm, was laden with celebrities and the bloke who looked after the dartboard on quiz show Bullseye!. The immediately identifiable... Continue Reading →
Comedian, entertainer and failed moustache grower Groucho Marx died on this day in 1977. Coincidentally, a man who did almost as much for the cigar marketing industry, ex US President Bill Clinton, is 69 today! Born Julius Henry Marx, Groucho was famous for his eccentric walk, cigar, grease paint moustache and the fact he had... Continue Reading →