This post, Malta 3 – talking with strangers is something I delight in, though it is not without some risk. While I am adept at striking up a conversation with people at home, I wasn’t too sure what it would be like in Malta, after all there might be cultural differences. Continue reading “Malta 3 – talking with strangers”
Category: early retirement
Malta 2 – not mad after all
My second post about Malta and perhaps arguably I’m not mad after all. You might, indeed, wonder what this is all about…. Continue reading “Malta 2 – not mad after all”
Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered
It seems ages since I last blogged. You see, we have been to Malta and I have been thoroughly distracted. Hopefully the title ‘Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered’ will summarise nicely. The ‘1’ means there might be some further posts on the subject. Continue reading “Malta 1 – what the Doctor ordered”
My old boss got in touch
So my old boss got in touch with me recently, totally out of the blue and I have mixed feelings. At least she wasn’t from the blummin council. Continue reading “My old boss got in touch”
How am I meant to feel at 63 years old?
How am I meant to feel at 63 years old? I hope the above photo, taken in October 2024, says it all. Look at my face, can you tell what I’m thinking? Look at my build and you might see issues lurking. However, there’s more to it. Much more. Continue reading “How am I meant to feel at 63 years old?”
Do you tip tradesmen?
Do you tip tradesmen? Ordinarily I rarely tip anyone but recently I have wondered if I should change my approach. Am I a scrooge, a tight git, or sensible and careful? I would be interested in your views on this. Continue reading “Do you tip tradesmen?”
Are blogs still important?
Are blogs still important? As I mull this over, let me tell you I started my first blog in 2010, some 14 years ago. Since then it has been incredibly rewarding in a number of ways but are blogs still important in 2024 and beyond? Continue reading “Are blogs still important?”