Gary Strachan – "Write" Said Fred
Whimsical observations from deep within an erratic mind
Prior to and post yesterday evening's rugby league match between Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC, I had the opportunity to collect on the grounds periphery with a team of volunteers for a cancer support charity. The spectacle was televised and in front of over 13,000 fans....... Incidentally, that's the rugby that was live on TV, not video... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, my son Jonny asked me for advice about starting a role in a building where I worked for around 20 years. This state of the art structure is home to a financial institution where I'm technically still employed; but for personal reasons have been absent from for a while. My boy's role is completely different to what I did, so I couldn't give... Continue Reading →
Yesterday afternoon I met up for a beer with an old workmate I hadn’t seen for around three years. On rendezvousing in a pub at Leeds train station, it was immediately clear he’d lost none of his thirst in those intervening 36 months, not to mention his lugs still gave him the appearance of the FA Cup trophy. A south... Continue Reading →
The weathers perked up meaning a day of gardening for me today. So it’s out with the lawnmower, my spade, trowel, Jeremy Clarkson lawn aerator and my dad’s chordless hedge trimmer……. All I need now is a garden and I’d be sorted! By the way, that last sentence was a tongue in cheek comment that... Continue Reading →