Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
I have had a buddy from Gateshead stopping at my Wakefield apartment for the past two days. A cohort of mine since working together at the National Coal Board head office in the early 1980's, he (also named Gary) taught me a huge amount about inappropriate humour; including the limerick starting 'The was a young... Continue Reading →
This morning the Facebook 'On This Day' app reminded me that two years ago today I received a ticket for The Marriage of Figaro........ The unexpected jogging of my memory bringing to mind my elation upon receipt of this item of post. After all you can't beat a good wedding, can you? I'd chosen to attend this Mozart written opera production after savouring my first... Continue Reading →
I ventured to a wondrous place this afternoon. In the company of my wife and mon mater we journeyed to a domain where there was a santa's grotto, a plethora of garden lighting consumables, more pot pours than the Frank Edward's Pot Pourri Emporium and bejewelled gardening gloves fit for Liberace....... Well they would be if... Continue Reading →
This morning Facebook reminded me that a year ago today I received a ticket for The Marriage of Figaro ........ I recall at the time being upbeat on receipt of this, as you can't beat a good wedding, can you?! I had chosen to take in this production after savouring my first experience of opera... Continue Reading →