• my diary

    we think it’s all over…

    Another Saturday, and whilst the peaceful and relaxing time I had envisaged did not go entirely according to plan, I have nevertheless had a pleasantly low-key week and managed to see every World Cup game bar three. Unfortunately last night’s England game was not one of these three, and I extend my sympathies to those who unwittingly handed over money…

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    hot in the city…

    Apologies for another slightly tardy missive, but in my defence I have only just returned from another busy and very enjoyable London trip and considering that an unfortunate mix up on arrival at my usually exemplary accommodation resulted in my spending four days entertaining in the garden in little more than a furnished shoe box rather than reclining in my…

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    a grand day off…

    An unexpectedly busy week indeed, with our local gentlemen clearly having missed my presence more than I had anticipated and what was intended to be a restful and relaxing time before my London trip next week has turned out to be nothing of the kind! Thus a languorous Bank Holiday Monday was called for, and whilst I have been mulling…