Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
As I write, Lancastrian solar rays top up any vitamin D depletion consequential of Blighty's week of rain. This event throwing the accuracy of adage 'The sun shines on the righteous' down a very deep lift shaft. Seriously, though, the red rose counties prevailing and rarely seen sol rays, also enveloping my native white rose domain,... Continue Reading →
There's few things that rankle with a Yorkshireman more than defeat by sports teams representing the House of Lancaster. Witnessing Lancastrian 'troops' returning west over the Pennine Hills with a battle victory lodges in their trachea like a carelessly swallowed wish bone. Yesterday evening was a perfect example of this disenchantment by players and supporters... Continue Reading →
On Saturday evening, the family received a much needed fillip when my sister's baby girl Alice made her inaugural appearance. This 7lb 14oz's of beauty hopefully the catalyst for brighter times ahead for the Davies/Strachan clans. Akin to her auntie Karen getting ready for an evening out, the wee lassie wasn't in a rush to make an appearance; procrastinating for two to three days beyond her... Continue Reading →