Category: Misc

After 39 years of having a clean licence, I need to make an insurance claim, I have had a little car crash.   Although a minor accident, it has really shaken me up. Continue reading “A little car crash!”

I met this chap yesterday evening, completely unexpectedly.  Perhaps it’s one of those occasions where the lives of complete strangers briefly cross and then go their separate way.  So I got talking to this man.  First of all, allow me to set the scene. Continue reading “Got talking to this man….”

Although it is true about there are some ups and downs of wearing glasses, on the whole I hate them.  I hate them for many reasons, most of all is how they tend to fall to pieces at the most inconvenient time.  Below I make mention of how Boots Opticians come to my rescue. Continue reading “The ups and downs of wearing glasses”

A few days ago I came across this old photo. It reminds me of my natural wanderlust and I’m thinking it is being reawakened.  Back in 1984 I spent a few months cycling around East Africa on a heap of junk called a second hand BSA bicycle I had as a school boy. Continue reading “My wanderlust”

Ever since I left Probation, I have had the honour of returning to support the interpreters with their training.  To be a little more specific, the local not-for-profit organisation concerned is also a mini college where people are able to train for their Diploma in Public Service Interpreting and each year I continue to assist. Continue reading “At the interpreters”

I really, really, really hate having to wear glasses.  I only wear them for close-up things, such as reading or using a computer and yet I still loathe them.  I’ve had glasses for this purpose for, I think, about 12+ years.  This is how it came about….. Continue reading “Having to wear glasses”