Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
After all my recent words conveying an indifference about the ongoing football World Cup in Russia I got into the spirit a tad yesterday evening. Watching the England v Colombia on TV I experienced a rare episode of football sourced euphoria. Don't get me wrong this lack of enthusiasm is a fairly recent emotion for... Continue Reading →
After a hectic few weeks of adventuring by train to gigs, historic cities, international cricket games, and basking in the stunning Lakeland scenery, I'm happy to report I've quieter few days ahead. Writing, along with the maintenance of two family gardens thus far being my only scheduled activities for this week. I'm unsure as to... Continue Reading →
Monday 23rd April - It's St George’s Day today. A celebration of England's patron saint, who around 2000 years, according to legend, slayed a dragon. Born in the middle-east to Greek Christians, George is purported to have confronted the fire breathing beast on horseback (George, not the dragon) armed only with his lance (Ascalon), shield,... Continue Reading →
I had an enlightening drive over to my sister's in Cheshire this morning. This the result of my old lady (who I'll call Maggie; mainly because that's her name) embellishing me with her forthright views on life, as we headed west along the M62 from Leeds. These pearls of wisdom included her opinions on the England cricket team, my beard... Continue Reading →
Throwback to this time last year and a trip north to the cricket Test Match...... This is my first blog for a few days as I’ve been away in the north east of England. To clarify, it’s not the case you’re not allowed to write blogs in the area; so I'd hang fire with any plans to send... Continue Reading →
It’s St George’s Day today. As I write, English people around the globe will be participating in a ‘knees up’ to celebrate the life of their patron saint. The Scots, Irish and Welsh will also be raising a glass today. Mind you, that isn't in honour of the English patron saint, moreover the result of liking a beer as much of us Anglos. I... Continue Reading →
It was a warm Bedfordshire night on 4th July 1990. My first born child had just turned a month old and was being fed upstairs by my diminutive Mrs. I wasn't convinced pizza was suitable for a one month old, but he's got to the age of 25, so I'll begrudgingly give kudos to... Continue Reading →
Last night England played France in a football game at Wembley Stadium, London. Prior to kick off, there was a moving tribute paid by footballers and the crowd of 80,000, to the 129 innocent people barbarically murdered by terrorists on Friday evening in Paris. The tributes included the laying of wreathes by royalty and dignitaries,... Continue Reading →
Whilst viewing recent Halloween photos on my Facebook timeline, it struck me the time and trouble people go to these days with their costumes and makeup. I’m not one for going overboard with praise, however, I’d go as far as saying some of them were absolutely not bad! Only kidding, there were some great outfits... Continue Reading →