Author Archives: Guthlac

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About Guthlac

An artist, historian and middle aged man who'se aim in life is to try and enjoy as much of it as he can

Jules Rimet still gleaming … Is it comin’ home?…

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Guthlac

Is it? Is it really coming home? This time…really? Only time will tell.

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Tick Tock…

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Guthlac

Nothing fucks you harder than time Ser Davos Seaworth Deep down we all know the clock is ticking. As younger people we hardly hear the steady tick tick tick. However, the older one gets the louder it becomes. I say … Continue reading →

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What Happens Now??….

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Guthlac

What indeed happens now? I guess that depends on what Sir Keir Starmer does next. Does he fight or does he go? Or perhaps there is a cabinet coup whereby we have a repeat of the downfall of Boris Johnson. … Continue reading →

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Huff and Puff…

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Guthlac

After weeks of speculation it is here. The by election at Makerfield is upon us. This being Britain there is an almost universal news black out by all the main media outlets. This is so the voters can go about … Continue reading →

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Venus was her name…

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Guthlac

It is all go in the garden at the moment. Many hungry mouths to feed. And plants to pollinate.

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Looking at Things…

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Guthlac

The other day I spent a great day at Compton Verney. It was hot but worth it. Strangely enough I don’t have anything else to write on the matter. Now there is a first!

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EV – 005 – Some Initial Thoughts…

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Guthlac

So I have now been the proud owner of an Electric Vehicle (EV) for two months. What are my initial thoughts? Before answering that I think it is only reasonable to point out I think EV’s are the way forward. … Continue reading →

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Oh the Buzzing of the Bees….

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Guthlac

The crazy world of the garden is now in full swing. All around there is teeming life. The bees are a buzzing. Our first chicks have flown the nest. (That we know of) And we have a new visitor to … Continue reading →

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Certain Uncertainty…

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Guthlac

So they have started to Hust in Makerfield to the south east of Wigan. The Game’s is afoot and truly we are about to Cry Havoc and Let Loose the Dogs of War… (Thank you Shakespeare for setting the scene.). … Continue reading →

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Not Sure What To…

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Guthlac

Slowly getting back into swing of my normal life? What the hell normal is in this context is another matter.

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