The Birds
Avian Life in Great Western Land Down here in Great Western Land we have quite a lot of birds of
Continue ReadingMiddle Age Crisis - What Evs!
The ramblings of someone in late-mid-life who quite frankly should know better
The Proms
Last Night of the Proms In an interview on a well-known breakfast TV programme, the headline opera singer for the
Continue ReadingSteam, Grease, Coal
On the Subject of Steam From time to time, it is a good thing just to get away. To take
Continue ReadingThe Syrian u-turn
Watch this space. Syria conflict: Ministers to ‘argue for UK military action’ – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34155501 Are we now going to see
Continue ReadingUpgrading Communications
Mobile Communications Here in Great Western Land, communications are a little slower than in major towns and cities in more
Continue ReadingTwice as Old as Pyramids
The Pyramids When the popular press release statements about an ancient artefact, it is not uncommon to use something equally
Continue ReadingHigh and Low Pressure
Weather Pressure Systems A rather obvious effect that can be seen on the weather map is the way in which
Continue ReadingThe Killer of Correctness
Political Correctness This was the thing that came about a good few years ago, its purpose was to moderate language
Continue ReadingSecond Place Winner
Reject ‘Alice in Wonderland’ politics, Blair tells Labour – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34100741 This is interesting. The voting mechanism means voters have to
Continue ReadingOn Syria
A change of tack It would seem that someone at the BBC has been reading this blog and specifically a
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