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Concert’ed’ Effort!
As the kids are now not really kids, I’ve recently been exposed to concerts! By concerts, I mean the actual going to the event - not an...
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Mar 103 min read


DIY Dad Strikes Again and Again and Again…
For those of you who have read my D-I-Why! Blog you will know that I lack the attributes of a skilled DIYer! I am generally “willing” but...
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Nov 14, 20243 min read


Back Off!
As you all might know, I’m not one to complain about growing old. Ok, that’s a lie! Anyway, my slight whinge for today is the aged...
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Oct 16, 20242 min read


Flog the clubs!
As an avid golfer, I have recently had the opportunity to consider playing more often. This is very much welcomed as I look forward to...
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May 15, 20243 min read


A sight for four eyes!
I’m lucky enough not to need glasses…yet. I know the time is coming though… especially as I squint to read instructions these days or...
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Oct 22, 20215 min read


They are just ‘toying’ with me!
It’s not often you see many toys around the house once the kids get to a certain age. I guess they would consider toys a little childish...
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Sep 17, 20214 min read


The Results are in!
Many of you out there may have experienced your son or daughter receiving their GCSE and A-Level grades - even as recently as this week....
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Aug 13, 20215 min read


Hot stuff!!
As I sit here, recovering, after dragging myself through another baking hot day and night, it reminds me that I’m not built for this!!!...
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Jul 23, 20215 min read


Sport it out - or pay the penalty!
I’m sure, like me, many of you out there are sport mad. I’d have to say that I’m a sports mad, watching sport Dad rather than being big...
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Jul 13, 20215 min read


Whistle-stop…please!
For some reason, as I grow into an older Dad, I seem to whistle a lot. I think this is a good sign. Possibly a sign of good mental...
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Jun 25, 20213 min read


“I’m stuck!”
Hmm - unusual you might say. However, as a Dad or parent, this statement “I’m stuck” is something you may hear many times. It can be...
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Jun 11, 20214 min read


“Wii don’t need no games console”
As you will know from my ‘It’s the Vinyl Countdown’ blog, I’ve become interested in listening to music during lockdown, especially vinyl...
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May 28, 20214 min read


Gardeners Wild!
Now, I’m not sure which side of the fence (pardon the pun) many of you will sit on with this but I had to discuss my garden experiences. ...
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May 14, 20215 min read


No ‘masking’ damage
As we continue to do all we can to mitigate the risk of a third wave, I see masks staying with us for some time to come. It’s sort of...
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May 7, 20213 min read


Escape to the ‘anywhere’, it’s just a wee drive!
As we now see ourselves out of lockdown and looking forward to more services and shops opening, there will also soon be the possibility...
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Apr 30, 20214 min read


Testing times with Jabb-in-a-Hutt!!
I know many of you out there will be young and fit (obviously, just like me...!!!). However, for those of us already in our late...
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Apr 23, 20214 min read


“It’s the ‘vinyl’ Countdown...”
As we all look forward to a little more normality now that this version of lockdown has come to an end and we all pin hope on the...
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Apr 16, 20216 min read


Money matters!
As we enter another financial year, I thought I would share my thoughts on the way I see how kids view money. To kids, fortunate enough...
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Apr 9, 20213 min read


Eggcellent Easter
Happy Easter all. As I sit enjoying some Good Friday sun, I wanted to talk to you about chocolate!!! Why does it have such power over...
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Apr 2, 20213 min read


Motor-moaning - Episode 2 The Campfire Strikes Back
Thanks for reading, make sure you check on the previous blogs
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Mar 26, 20214 min read
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