Recent posts
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In search of a partner
Read more: In search of a partnerI was in search of a girlfriend or partner and was told I should go on a dating site – but I had no idea what kind of person I was looking for, and during lockdown turned to TV for clues.
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Chagford at night
Read more: Chagford at nightChagford is a great place to visit at any time of the day or year. With excellent pubs, each with a character of its own, it would be rude not to enjoy a few fermented vegetable drinks. However, a car is required, which complicates things.
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My not-so-smart Meter?
Read more: My not-so-smart Meter?It is perhaps rather late in the day – especially for an energy professional such as myself – but I now have a smart meter, and first impressions are not positive. How useful are they really?
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South Devon Technical College
Read more: South Devon Technical CollegeWere YOU at SDTC? I was there in the early 70’s and had a great time. Punk hadn’t happened yet so I was still prog-rocking with the best of them. I got some A-levels too.
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Saturday morning
Read more: Saturday morningA crisp clear morning and I have nothing to complain about and a day with no plans to enjoy as I will. There are times when life is good.
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Elgol, Isle of Skye
Read more: Elgol, Isle of SkyeElgol is a small village in a remote part of the Isle of Skye – with stunning views toward the Cuillin Hills. A great place to get dusk and sunset photos.
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Garrett Saracho, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Read more: Garrett Saracho, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed MuhammadAn excellent Jazz release (Nov 2022) that combines rich latin, jazz, jazz-funk and Afro-Cuban sounds on a single LP; complex yet accessible; thoughtful yet danceable.
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Trinidad Garden
Read more: Trinidad GardenA tropical garden in Sangre Grande, Trinidad. I loved it but made the mistake of picking an extremely hot chilli with bare hands – and eating it!