There are times when it is good to have a logistical plan in place. This is what I thought as I sat on the bus, holding my breath while trying to steady the box on my lap. Yes, there are times when it is good to have a logistical plan in place. Or possibly a … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Travel
On the Way to Work, Part 1
Series of short blogs about things I see on the way into work. 20th Feb 12 This route is not actually something I would normally see. I’m on the way Out of London for some external training. Cold this morning so we are steaming past frosted fields and trees tipped with lace. The brambles are … Continue reading
The Spirit of Christmas Present
My dad, full of festive cheer, bought a singing Santa hat last year. Not only does it sing, it flips back and forth in time to the music. This is Santa Hat 2.0. The first one, bought many years ago, just flipped back and forth when you squeezed the bobble on the end. This one … Continue reading
Glorious Knight Avenger, Bane of the Nefarious Raisin
Well, it wouldn’t be Christmas if something unexpected didn’t happen. I was so looking forward to spending the afternoon packing up for Christmas, holiday music playing in the background. Ever since I was little I’ve loved Dr. Demento’s Christmas album, and I rarely get to indulge in listening to it without subjecting others who may … Continue reading
The River Walk
I don’t know if you’ve ever found yourself walking along a sleepy river through the outskirts of London on a Saturday afternoon, but I can highly recommend it. I was in Victoria Park. I needed to be up in the wilds of Clapton. I consulted the map. A blue ribbon of water stretched from where … Continue reading
Kelly Green
This post is one of my guest blogs on To Be Shouted. Click the link to visit the archives: Kelly, my cousin who has never been overseas before, came to visit me last week. Everything was new to her and it made me see not only London but so many experiences again as if for … Continue reading
A Visit from the Little Firemans/Eclectic Packing List
Excerpt from Skirt.com, click the link to read the rest 0 Due to the aforementioned Iron Fire of ’11, my housemates and I arranged a visit from our local Fire Station to come inspect our flat, install some smoke alarms, and give us some general fire safety advice. Naturally the prospect of seeing the little … Continue reading
Sampling London’s Delights
So my mum and my aunt came for a visit from the States. This was my aunt’s first time overseas, and she was very excited to see London. However, imagine my surprise when I worked out what their favourite part of the visit was. My mum brought her Apple laptop over with her, and I … Continue reading
My Little Tour of Devon
Excerpt from Skirt.com, click the link to read the rest 0 I’ve been having a grand time saying goodbye to the county I’ve called home for the last four years. My landlady took me to Topsham and Budleigh Salterton a few days ago. I didn’t realize the coastal cliffs along there and parts of Exmouth … Continue reading
The Emporer's Old Tricks
Have you ever seen someone looking at you, and you just know they’re picturing what’s under your clothes? I read a story in my local paper the other day that galvanized me into action. I sent the following message to the Daily Show: Tampa International Airport is installing new body scanners that CAN SEE THROUGH … Continue reading
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