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I love to write. A couple of years ago, I didn't know I could, but now I find myself rambling on at every opportunity.

Most of what I write is influenced by my surroundings. I am blessed to live right by the sea and on the edge of glorious countryside in the

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Health & Fitness > Health Risks Are the new anti smoking laws in the UK fair: 1 of 5
For 250 years customers of the Bulls Head have enjoyed a smoke with their ale. From the clay pipes of yesteryear to the Marlboro Lites of today! And I have the dubious honour of being the last person ever to smoke in this ancient hostelry! What is happening to our country? In the last couple of years 'they who must be obeyed... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Pros and cons of blogging: 4 of 18
Quite why I started my blog two years ago I really can't remember. What I do remember however was walking into my local supermarket to be faced with a mountain of desk top computers reduced to half price. I had recently found myself living alone, and I realised that sitting impassively in front of the television night after ... More..
Other Jokes: Pastor jokes: 2 of 9
This is the one about a Catholic lady and her parrot. It seems that every time someone entered her house the parrot yelled out 'Hello big boy - fancy a good time?' She decided to discuss this problem with her priest. He told her that he too had a parrot. Only his was a deeply religious bird who only said his prayers and play... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to decorate and stage your home for a quick sale: 15 of 66
I find showing my precious home to a potential purchaser a stressful and intrusive process. Much of my life has gone into making this pile of bricks and mortar into a home. I happen to think it's perfect! It's my idea of what every home should look like. But hold on a minute! What I find attractive and appealing 'aint necess... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Favorite beers: 7 of 30
Beer - glorious beer! None of your 'Euro-fiz stuff'! Not your 'Yankie-doodle makes you poodle', nor Antipidean amber nectar.No - the proper stuff brewed from the finest Kentish hops, mixed with barley and fermented with age old yeast. Harveys Sussex bitter from the ancient town of Lewes and the fabulous Charles Wells Bombard... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty Should child offenders be put to death?: 11 of 47
In the UK today we have no death penalty. It is a hotly debated subject and the majority would vote for it's re-introduction. But put children to death? I can't imagine that even being considered.There is however a major problem with youth crime and we have yet to find a workable solution. Today there are 80,803 people held ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to complain to the kitchen: 8 of 34
As head chef in a busy kitchen, I do occasionally receive complaints. Not many- complaints are quite rare. But a diner who has a genuine reason to complain will always be dealt with speedily and to their complete satisfaction . After all, it takes years to build a good reputation , but a badly handled complaint can undo all ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Are supermarkets taking over the retail sector?: 2 of 8
When I left school I worked in a grocery store. I stood behind a counter where I sliced bacon, cut cheese and handed out cans of beans. Next door was a butcher and a few shops up, a baker. It was a typical high street like the ones found in every town on England. And in the early hours of the morning the milkman glided silen... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Shopping carts: 1 of 4
Earlier today I wandered into my local supermarket to stock up on essentials. You know the kinds of things beer, cream buns, chocolate, magazines and things. So there I was minding my own business when I suddenly got poked in the eye! Honestly! This little old lady was gesticulating wildly and was presumably blissfully unawa... More..
Food & Drink > Wine What the everyman needs to know about Bordeaux wines: 1 of 4
Bordeaux is the largest wine producing region in France. Here, some of the world's finest red and white wines are lovingly created. It is situated where the rivers Garonne and Dorogne converge to become the Gironde whichs flows into the Atlantic. The red wine of Bordeaux is also known as Claret from the word Clairette meanin... More..