Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
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 →
Today is my final full day in Menorca. It has to be said it's been seven days of relaxation, lolling around, procrastination and the recharging of batteries. Yes you guessed it, such a tight ass I've been utilising the hotels power socket to render my rechargeable batteries fit for purpose again! Both Karen and I... 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 →
Last year on a break in Lanzarote I purchased a wristwatch that became affectionately known as my holiday watch. I know that affection and watches aren't normally bed fellows, but any port in a storm and all that........ No, I haven't got a clue what that means either! It's not a particularly flashy watch. It... Continue Reading →
Every now and then a unexpected comment or act is so random it cannot fail to bring a smile to your face. An incident of this very nature happened to yours truly yesterday evening, on the unexpected receipt of a text message. This electronic communication arrived at my phone during the evening while sat enjoying the... Continue Reading →
I've just been laid around the pool for a sun filled two hours with the iPod. There is something inherently calming about sitting around the pool in the sun listening to the summer soul sounds of Corinne Bailey Ray and The Lighthouse Family, accompanied by the sound of the slow eddying of the pool water. ... Continue Reading →
As an integral part of their survival, some birds fly south in the winter. I know you knew that, but I added it to set up a fascinating second paragraph that will hook you with it's insight, erudition and pith....... No I'm not taking the pith! Yesterday, I flew south for the summer...... Well not... Continue Reading →
Well, we're into July and the holiday period is upon us. It's a time of excessive drinking, dining on sub standard food and family arguments…… And that’s only on the plane flying to your destination! As a middle aged man, my week of relaxation in the sun is now preluded by several weeks of breathing... Continue Reading →
The changeability of the great British weather was perfectly highlighted today, when at 11am in Leeds heavy snow started falling; only for three hours later there to be sunshine and predominantly clear paths and roads. As I write, throughout our metropolis there will be thousands of fed up kids currently on their trek home from... Continue Reading →