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Faffing About . . .

Posted on 12th April 2018 by The Author

No, not the UK Government ! After a week or two of wondering whether we had a slow puncture or a leaking valve or what ever, the garage had the wheel off today and there was a whopping great worn … Continue reading →

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Hallo ! We’re back . . .

Posted on 7th April 2018 by The Author

Back in May of 2017 I tried continuing this blog on Blogger as I thought it might be easier to maintain.  In some ways it was, but the old Word Press blog needed updating on a regular basis so as … Continue reading →

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Cold, Sunny, Windy, Liveable . . .

Posted on 18th March 2018 by Decadenona

Another cold day made to feel colder by a strong, gusty easterly wind. Bits of strato cumulus speed along but there is more blue sky than cloud. Snow flakes bounce about in the air but fortunately don’t seem to either … Continue reading →

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Snow and Council Tax . . .

Posted on 17th March 2018 by Decadenona

In The Cobbler of Preston 1716, Christopher Bullock wrote : “Tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death and Taxes”, so says Wikipedia and other on line references . . . Well, here, it is, the modern version : ” ‘Tis impossible … Continue reading →

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A Monument to the Past . . .

Posted on 15th March 2018 by Decadenona

Viaduct in the middle of nowhere . . . The old line to Stranraer from the West Coast main line where it passed over the Big Water of Fleet. Standing and looking at it I could not but help reflect … Continue reading →

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Auchencairn Bay

Posted on 15th March 2018 by Decadenona

Nothing very special here, just some pleasant views that we came across a month or so ago, between Auchencairn and Balcary . . . Almorness Point   Woodland on Torr Point   The hills at the head of the Bay.

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Pub Grub . . .

Posted on 22nd February 2018 by Decadenona

They certainly feed you well in these parts . . . Fish and chips at The Mariner, Kippford.     Here’s to the next time . . .

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The State We’re In . . .

Posted on 21st January 2018 by Decadenona

“It does not contain any requirement for the UK Government to implement the results of the referendum, nor set a time limit by which a vote to leave the EU should be implemented. Instead, this is a type of referendum … Continue reading →

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You just don’t know what to expect . . .

Posted on 20th January 2018 by Decadenona

Some time ago – last April to be exact – our Dentist found a coloured patch in the roof of my mouth and referred me to the local hospital for it to be examined. The hospital in question, Darlington Memorial … Continue reading →

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Rabbiting On . . .

Posted on 15th January 2018 by Decadenona

On a grey, wet, cold day we set off for a Sunday lunch out. Mad, or what ? We booked a table at The Clachan Inn the night before in a fit of enthusiasm, but rather regretted it come the … Continue reading →

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