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Continue reading →: Subtitles
Watching a film or drama series in a foreign language with subtitles can be pleasing. Tiredness or alcohol can diminish the experience. For the gripping finale I was able to ignore my tired eyes and alcoholic buzz and watch Witnesses, and was glad of the effort. I’m looking forward to…
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Continue reading →: Mince pies mmm
Delia’s recipe for mince pies did not include shop bought pastry, but I don’t think she’d mind too much.
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Continue reading →: The Wetherspoon experience
The foray into the city centre coupled with last night’s overindulgence left me in need of a drink. The bars and cafes were mostly bunged. Wetherspoons was busy, but it was easy getting served. The Thatcher’s cider was tasty and cheap, so I had another pint. Tables were fully occupied,…
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Continue reading →: Justice
I cannot speak about the trial that just finished. Not because I am observing some legal protocol. The reason I cannot voice my opinions is that my opinion did not, and should not, carry any weight in the assessment of innocence or guilt. Gut feelings, suspicions and the like may…
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Continue reading →: Scones vs mince pies
In our kitchen at about 6 am you might find a man kneading dough. That would be me. Delia is still my bible, despite forays into other cookbooks. Her scone recipe delivers a dozen scones with 15 minutes of baking. Shortcrust pastry is a bit more time-consuming. The dough has to…
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Continue reading →: Trainers
In this latest burst of enthusiasm for reinventing the body beautiful I decided to buy some trainers. Online JD Sports had a pair for £20 reduced from £40. That seemed ok. Delivery on all orders 2-3 days. Perfect, because I didn’t want the enthusiasm waning while I waited for my…
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Continue reading →: Killers in the bar
Last night in Belfast the mood was tense. Eight men with pool cues stood around a table ready to do battle. Yes, it was a game of killer. Each pool player had three lives and you lost a life if you didn’t pot a ball when it was your turn.…
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Continue reading →: Cracked it!
This morning I finally made the perfect espresso. I had set the grinder too fine.
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Continue reading →: Yuletide greetings
It seems crazy, but I will be off to the local courts to play my part in dispensing justice next week. That means that I may not return to work until the new year. My blogging may therefore be interrupted….season’s greetings to one and all.
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