Monthly Archives: September 2017

One of Dynsdale’s Boys…

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Guthlac
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Pondering the imponderable…

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Guthlac

Have you ever sat and wondered why a medieval packhorse bridge was built?   If you have then you have my sympathies if not I suggest you don’t.  I have been doing just that and I have some ideas but … Continue reading →

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Take your time, think a lot…

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Guthlac

In a world where the President of the United States doesn’t think anything of calling a professional athlete’s mother a bitch you start wondering just where we are going?  I wish I had an answer.  Perhaps Colin Kaepernick’s mother’s tweet … Continue reading →

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Democratic Deficit…

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Guthlac

Anybody who has been following this blog for any length of time will know that I didn’t want Britain to vote to leave the EU.  I thought membership of the EU was in Britain’s long term interest – I still … Continue reading →

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Killing time in a hotel room..

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Guthlac

We’ve all had those moments in hotels when you’ve got a few minutes to kill for whatever reason.  What to do?   For me I just spend my time doodling.

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Don’t Stop…

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Guthlac
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Unexpected Turn…

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Guthlac

Yesterday was all planned out.  I was off to revisit the excellent Seurat to Riley: The Art of Perception at Compton Verney then my fellow traveller has to cancel because of a continuing back problem.   As a fellow back sufferer … Continue reading →

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So tell me whats up…no more

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Guthlac

So there is no argument – autumn is here.   It takes many different forms and probably most of the time it is just dull and damp and then sometimes it is magical – hardly Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness … Continue reading →

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Today I’ve been mostly listening to Ommadawn…

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Guthlac

Ommadawn was the third album that Mike Oldfield released and I think it is safe to say it is a bit of an acquired taste which is great because those of us who like the album are few and far … Continue reading →

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Decline…

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Guthlac

Eventually everyone has to face up to the fact that they just can’t do what they used to be able to do before.   It seems the more stellar the life the greater the decline is felt.   Some adjust … Continue reading →

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