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One day in April

Posted on 2 July, 2017 by doug

Recently I had an email from the folk behind the One Day In April film and thought it was definitely worth sharing; you’ll see I have posted the trailer. Skilfully made by Thomas Miller, One Day in April picks up … Continue reading →

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Middle class git

Posted on 19 June, 2017 by doug

Apparently I’m a middle class git.  Let me explain…. In my job with the local authority I sometimes do unannounced visits on various training courses which are being delivered by subcontractors.  Actually I quite like doing these visits as it … Continue reading →

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When I (almost) met Mike Burrows

Posted on 30 May, 2017 by doug
Mike Burrows hide out

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Recently we went over to Norfolk for the day as my youngest daughter was in a Kayak K2 race (and they won!).  Before we came home we paid a visit to Toni, a family friend.   It was there I … Continue reading →

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Importance of friends

Posted on 29 May, 2017 by doug
Wallie with his vintage Claud Butler

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Following on from yesterday’s post about the importance of saying “thank you” to friends, this also applies to my long standing friendship with Wallie.  It seems to me that as the years tick by, the importance of friends seems greater … Continue reading →

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The importance of saying “thank you”

Posted on 28 May, 2017 by doug

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This is my friend Geoff and this post is all about the importance of saying thank you.  We have known each other since the last century when I lived in Hereford and I recently paid him, his wife Lorraine and … Continue reading →

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A Moulton at Waitrose, Ampthill

Posted on 9 May, 2017 by doug
Moulton bicycle in Ampthill

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I spotted this Moulton bicycle outside Waitrose, Ampthill, Central Bedfordshire.  It caught my eye as I have arranged to visit my friend Geoff in Hereford next weekend and he knows a thing or two about these bikes. For myself, I’m … Continue reading →

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If I were Prime Minister for a day

Posted on 8 May, 2017 by doug

We had a funny conversation while driving along. It was if I were Prime Minister for a day – what would I do.  I thought it could be fun to mention here.  Here goes. Sugar tax Yep, I’d bring this … Continue reading →

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A trip to the Dentist

Posted on 7 May, 2017 by doug

These days I don’t mind a trip to the Dentist at all, especially when I go for a check-up and get told everything is fine.  That’s always a relief as I feel I have been getting my comeuppance for having … Continue reading →

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All sorts at the gym

Posted on 5 May, 2017 by doug

Take any group of people and chances are you’ll get a good cross section of personalities. This is certainly the case with all sorts at the gym.  As I’ve put my membership on hold for the next three (summer) months, … Continue reading →

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Honor Cycles; a conversation

Posted on 4 May, 2017 by doug

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I’ve just been having a kind of conversation with Simon, of Honor Cycles.  It went like this….. So you’ve started a new bike servicing business.  Tell me the basics – what’s it called and where do you operate? Honor Cycles is … Continue reading →

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Fossilised brain?

Posted on 1 May, 2017 by doug
Dried fig

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I have some lovely colleagues in the Council, including some who are not inhibited in speaking their mind.  One of my colleagues who is managing to survive on a slice of cucumber for lunch (and looking increasing like a stick … Continue reading →

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Feeling so smug

Posted on 20 April, 2017 by doug

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There are times when I’m feeling so smug on my bicycle.  This includes the times when I go from A to B faster on a bike than people in cars.  Naturally this will infuriate some motorists and I’m pretty unrepentant … Continue reading →

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Health issues continue

Posted on 18 April, 2017 by doug
Trying BeetActive

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Well this raised blood pressure lark isn’t really going to plan and I’m a bit perplexed, so these health issues continue somewhat. In spite of taking one of the tablets each day, as per prescription, I have not noticed any … Continue reading →

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Health issues 2

Posted on 16 April, 2017 by doug

Health issues 2. I hadn’t even sat down in the Doctor’s waiting room before I got called in.  It was a different Doctor this time who was tall, lean, possibly foreign and seemed to have a gentle manner about him. … Continue reading →

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