Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
This afternoon, I plan to cook Sunday dinner for my mum. The traditional roast beef serving to be dished up with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts. After this gorging on meat and vegetable West Yorkshire will be issued with a red weather alert. This notice warning of horrific winds ahead, particularly in... Continue Reading →
Today marks the 150th Birthday of the shipping forecast on BBC radio. The broadcast, introduced in 1867, a consequence of sea-farers concluding it's predecessor of harbour-masters exclaiming "I bet it's chuffing choppy out there today, marra!", was no longer fit for purpose as an aid to safe shipping navigation. In the days when it was frowned upon to calm boisterous children... Continue Reading →