Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Looking down, it felt like this working-class northern lad had arrived. His eyes drawn to a multicoloured hippy picnic blanket in front of him; the rug laden with a wonderful smorgasbord procured from a Fortnum & Mason festival stall. His partner belying her usual similar lack of culture by swooning at the champagne feast. Her... Continue Reading →
Recently. I visited my GP surgery for an annual health checkup. This series of examinations incorporating a blood test, along with blood pressure, weight and cholesterol checks; the medical assessment brought to a conclusion by a dietary overview. The nurse who undertook the checks was happy that my weight was within recommended parameters for my... Continue Reading →
Yesterday afternoon I cooked a homemade vegetable soup - A consommé so bland it led me to question the validity of the old adage 'Too many cooks spoil the broth'. Yours truly concluding the culinary combo's flavour to be so meagre that assistance from additional chefs couldn't possibly have spoilt it anymore. To my mind... Continue Reading →
Today sees the continuation of yours truly's new daily trend of writing blogs prior to 6am. This novel practice a consequence of habitual insomnia; an affliction which ordinarily kicks in at around 4am every morning. The catalyst to this new reveille routine an irksome brew of one, two, or all, of the following;- Overheating due... Continue Reading →
Day three of dog sitting Coco the lab/retriever. The sandy coloured enchanter who melts my heart and, through her penchant for fleecing me out of half my meal, is contributing towards the loss of the 9lb in weight I've gained during coronavirus lockdown...... I guess dog's aren't labelled as mans best friend for nothing. As... Continue Reading →
First thing this morning, seeking to identify ingredients which'd contribute to this evenings culinary masterpiece, I undertook an impulsive audit of refrigerator items. Among these comestibles were half a bottle of coke, a half bottle of Pinot Grigio, three-quarters of a lemon, along two cheeses that'd seen better days..... Although, I suspect those better days... Continue Reading →
After a perishable food shop yesterday afternoon, along with this mornings procurement/despatch of final gifts, I'm just about ready for the big occasion...... Incidentally, that's Christmas Day, not the Leeds Utd v Burnley football game on Boxing Day. The food shop undertaken after a 20 minute socially distanced queue to access the local Marks &... Continue Reading →
I've just heard that, due to concerns about the prevailing rise in the UK's coronavirus cases, from the 14th September social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England..... Well that's my plan to invite the seven dwarfs over for a dinner party down the drain!. COVID robbing me of the opportunity... Continue Reading →
I'm taking my daughter Rachel for lunch today - Accompanied by her grandma (my mum), we're venturing to a local Italian restaurant. Getting my mater to eat something which isn't English fare is always a challenge. However, after assuring her the eatery will've something containing potatoes amongst it's Mediterranean menu, I've persuaded my forebear to... Continue Reading →