Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
I’m home alone today as my wife and daughter are in London. They have ventured to where the streets are paved with gold to take in the Saturday matinee of a West End show. The theatre tickets and train fare were a 50th birthday gift to Karen from my daughter Rachel. My missus should think... Continue Reading →
I travelled back to Blighty yesterday after an enjoyable seven days on the Balearic Island of Menorca. It was an unremarkable journey home, which started with an hours bus transfer from our hotel to Mahon airport. As with all airport transfers it was elongated by picking up fellow homeward bound holidaymakers from hostalries in our... Continue Reading →
I've just had cause to rebuke myself whilst laid around our hotel swimming pool. The self scolding became necessary after a random thought on seeing a topless women walk past my lounger. As someone firmly entrenched in middle age, when the women in question walked past my immediate thought was that she had majestic breasts.... Continue Reading →
“O most pernicious woman! O villain, villain, smiling, damnèd villain! My tables—meet it is I set it down That one may smile, and smile, and be a villain ….”- Hamlet The above is a quote citing the treachery and disloyalty of Hamlet’s mother and his late father’s brother Claudius in a scene in Shakespeare’s ‘Danish... Continue Reading →
Once upon a time, an England football team being knocked out of a tournament would be the worst thing happening in my life. Once upon a time, I’d take it personally if my national side failed to progress to the latter stages of the World Cup or the European Championships. Ordinarily, this would lead to... Continue Reading →
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,... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Football...... bloody football! Since 1970, the game I used to love has brought me many lows, much heartache and an unnatural interest in liniment!......... I really need to not take it so personally when I'm struggling to complete the set of the Euro 2016 Panini football stickers! Seriously though, as a Leeds United and England... Continue Reading →