31 December 2015
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There are beautiful blue skies outside today in my part of the world. That makes a pleasant contrast to the weather I endured as I drove back home from Devon yesterday, which felt positively peridiluvian! It’s about time I got … Continue reading
30 December 2015
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It does seem that there is a website for almost anything you can think of. Yesterday, getting ready to drive my parents back home, I was looking for some information on roadworks on the A361 and came across SABRE, the … Continue reading
29 December 2015
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This weekend I spotted notices of Motörhead bassist and frontman Lemmy’s 70th birthday. It was a sad suprise, then, to hear of his demise this morning only two days after he had received a diagnosis of an aggressive cancer. I … Continue reading
28 December 2015
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There is an interesting article by George Monbiot about flooding on the Guardian website. Apparently there is clear research evidence that vegetation reduces flooding but farming subsidies encourage the removal of plants other than grass on farmland. Consequently we end … Continue reading
27 December 2015
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When you watch the Star Wars films, it is pretty easy to distinguish the heroes from the villains. There is room for a little ambiguity (Lando Calrissian – I’m thinking of you!) but it seems fairly straightforward to read. And … Continue reading
26 December 2015
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It turned out that the saddle of wild boar ordered for Christmas dinner was somewhat larger than expected. It wasn’t quite an Obelix sized portion but there were certainly no room for potatoes in that roasting tray! There was more … Continue reading
25 December 2015
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All sorts of presents are fantastic but what marks the best ones out? The ideal ones would bring instant delight but also have longevity. That is harder for consumables although they have the potential of laying down lasting memories. I … Continue reading
24 December 2015
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Australia is a long way away but what I’d picked up about their former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott (in charge from 2013-2015) didn’t fill me with deep-seated admiration. However, I have to admit that I’m not disagreeing with his recent … Continue reading
23 December 2015
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Liquorice is something I enjoy but had never really considered as an ingredient in cookery. However, inspired by a recent TV program where Nigella Lawson was waxing lyrical about the possibilities by demonstrating a liquorice and blackcurrant cake, we ordered … Continue reading
22 December 2015
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At least my paid employment is finished for the year – a combination of leave and bank holidays will now see me through until I return to the office on 4 January. I think there will still be a few … Continue reading