Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
As a gift for his 32nd birthday, I've procured tickets for my son Jonny and me to attend Yorkshire county cricket club's fixture with Durham in a T20 Blast game at Headingley. As he lives around 50-60 miles from the venue in North Yorkshire (I live the other side of Leeds from the ground), due... Continue Reading →
Yours truly's agenda today contains a number of small chores I've procrastinated over for weeks. That being said, the assignments are by no means arduous, affording me a welcome distraction during any 'white space' moments. For those not familiar with the expression 'white space', it's a term used within business to indicate the colour of... Continue Reading →
There's been a paucity of activity in casa Strachan over the last day or two. Activities such as weekly shopping for provisions, watching the rugby league World Cup final on TV and writing a parody gig review titled Selsey Bill or Bracklesham Bay, Love? , being my sole accomplishments in the last 36 hours or so. I suppose I did make Saturday's evening... Continue Reading →
It's Monday morning. Seeking inspiration while perched on a dining chair in my parents dining room, I mull over what week commencing 10th July has in store for the Strachan brood. With the octogenarian family head still stricken post-surgery, we know our itinerary will include visits to the Leeds General Infirmary (LGI). Additionally, on Friday, I've a scheduled 100 mile... Continue Reading →
Monday morning, the birth of a new week and a time to formulate this weeks itinerary. I’m struggling to think of what I have on the agenda for the next seven days. Even checking my pocket diary to jog my memory has failed to bear fruit..... Although the fact I never remember to jot anything in... Continue Reading →