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My working career spans the Royal Navy, a spell as a dairyman in the Highlands of Scotland, many years in military survey in the British Army, and a fourth career in Information Technology. I have recently become a budding author. See more...-
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Monthly Archives: November 2015
Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 7 – Funny Or Strange Signs
I took this photo of a shelf product label in a Tesco supermarket in Andover, UK recently. Those who abbreviate ought to be more careful! If you look at the shelf above, you can just about see to which product … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged Funny, Hugh's Photo Challenge, humor, humour, laughter, Photo, Photo Challenge, photography, signs
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Happy St Andrew’s Day!
I’d like to wish all my blog followers a very Happy St Andrew’s Day. It’s time to enjoy a grand supper of haggis, neeps and tatties and a wee dram of single malt. I have so many very happy memories … Continue reading
Posted in Scotland, St Andrews Day
Tagged haggis, neeps, Scotland, st andrew, st andrews day, tatties, thistle
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Lifestyle | 25 Things To Do During The Festive Period
Originally posted on The Girl In Glasses:
Confession: I love Christmas – and since it’s exactly one month until Christmas day, our home has been a hive of activity, as the process of unboxing decorations and transforming the various rooms has…
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Review: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is absolutely the best book that I have read in a long while. There is much philosophy and much humour. And there is … Continue reading
Posted in Book review
Tagged book review, humor, humour, illusions, messiah, philosophy, richard bach
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My name is Marwa, and I am a Muslim.
Originally posted on Shechaim's News of the Day:
? Dear @realdonaldtrump, My name is Marwa, and I am a Muslim. I heard you wanted us the start wearing ID badges, so I decided to choose one for myself. I…
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How To Force A Redirect To The Classic WordPress.com Editor Interface
Originally posted on Diary of Dennis:
The Solution To Use The Classic Editor If you are blogger at wordpress.com, this post here will help you to solve a big problem. As you have noticed, the decision makers at WordPress want…
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Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Look After Your People
Three weeks back, when I published a quote for Writer’s Quote Wednesday hosted by Silverthreading, entitled The Chrysalis Moment, I promised you another quote from Sir Richard Branson. During my working life, I have led, and even formed, several teams of … Continue reading
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO…
Aside from the 1915 population of Las Vegas (THIRTY!), the most gob-smacking stat in this report is “There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE U.S.A.!” That is the aggregate of two or three college shootings in USA in … Continue reading
A Passionate Spirit Hot Off the Press
Originally posted on SC Skillman Author:
I was excited today to receive a delivery of 50 copies of my new novel “A Passionate Spirit”. “A Passionate Spirit” by SC Skillman Although I’ve seen and approved the cover design and read…
Review: The Martian
The Martian by Andy Weir My rating: 3 of 5 stars The story itself is great, and has the potential to be full of tension from beginning to end. However, that potential is not realised. Most of the narrative is … Continue reading
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Tagged andy weir, book, book review, humor, humour, martian, science fiction
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