Recently, I was saddened to hear an old friend of mine had been diagnosed with a serious illness. I’ve known Alan (the friend in question) since 1983 when, as a wet behind the ears kid, he showed me the ropes in my new role at British Coal in Gateshead. He was supposed to teach me…
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Dress Code Tribulations
Dress code – The bastion of the officious or a necessary set of rules to maintain standards in more exclusive establishments? The subject was raised yesterday when Karen and I ventured to the White Rose Shopping Centre on the outskirts of south west Leeds. The mission I was set (should I choose to accept it,…
Four Horsemen & A White Cat
I loathe writing about politics for many reasons. This includes having no real interest in the subject, which is exacerbated by my deep mistrust of our elected representatives on both side of the political landscape. From memory today’s blog will be my first monologue about the subject. My objective of is not to be preachy,…
Vinyl Voyage of Nostalgia
Taking a trip down memory lane, embarking on a journey of nostalgia or venturing on an excursion of sentiment. I don’t know what you call times of fond reminiscence (oh you call it times of fond reminiscence), but my wife Karen and I embarked on one yesterday evening. The journey followed my impulse buy at…
Auf Wiedersen Pet?!
Tomorrow a big decision is required that could have far reaching implications to growth, development and health. It’s a decision that cannot be taken lightly as making the wrong one could have a major impact on all of the above…… When I go to the Garden Centre on Thursday, should I get John Innes No.2…
Finding Myself
The heat in West Yorkshire was oppressive overnight. I woke up perspiring heavily, dry of mouth and for some unknown reason dressed in a chicken fancy dress outfit…… I suppose that’s a consequence you risk when you go to bed dressed as a fancy dress egg! I expect for the evolution to move on a…
Do The Shake & Vac
I’m sat outside writing this narrative, a parasol shielding me from the searing rays of the early afternoon Yorkshire sun. In an attempt to decrease my body temperature I’ve just had my third iced lolly of the day. Karen is stood ironing beside me. I admire her unquenchable work ethic, however, I question whether she…
To Brother John Cor
The first known batch of Scotch whisky was recorded on this day in 1495. The distilled liquor’s inaugural mention in the annals of Scottish history is accredited to a Tironensian monk named John Cor, who resided at Lindores Abbey, Fife. The monk was a servant in King James IV court. I’d like to think he…
A Birthday Meal At Egon’s
My brother Ian was 51 yesterday. He asked me to include this in the event you haven’t sent his card or present yet…… Yes, I mean you in Felling!! The middle of the Strachan children is a good guy with great humanity and an unceasing generosity of spirit, who deserves good things in his life….