Category Archives: life

Tree surgeons in Zimbabwe…

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Ian

I just had to post this as it is another great example of the clever ingenuity with words that I remember from Africa. Classic. Stay well Source bbc world news

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Writing a Book For the First Time Soon to be filled…? I’ve been kicking an idea for a book around for a while; and this year seemed the perfect opportunity to do something about it. It’s a brilliant ‘job’ and I … Continue reading →

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It’s a miracle!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Ian

I just had a pretty life changing experience…… After many years of wishing I could afford the latest generation of digital hearing aids, at last I have a pair of Oticon Agil Pros. With only a small deposit and the … Continue reading →

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The Terrorists have won………..

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Ian

Marmite jar tries to make a run for it, but didn’t get very far! Stansted Airport Security Staff stopped me yesterday for the henious crime of trying to smuggle out of Britain……………… a jar of Marmite! Could there be anything … Continue reading →

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Disappointed…….

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ian

Take one 15 year old Saab (Swedish), add one Bosch (German) alternator and you would think that you have a solid bit of engineering. Or rather you would have if Bosch had not outsourced the bearings (the round and roundy … Continue reading →

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