All weather protection
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your bank was devastated by extreme weather conditions, or some other catastrophic event? This has suddenly become a glaring reality, highlighted by
As usual – a month of mayhem
Apart from involuntary duckings enjoyed by the Boss during heavy weather dinghy sailing, neither of us had swum in the sea this year until our siblings came to stay. From
Useless information
Instead of deliberating about weighty matters of life and death, I have chosen this week to amaze you with my top 80 lesser-known universal facts, which I hope you will
More bush whacking by Judy Sharp
It may have escaped your notice (although I doubt it) that America goes to the polls early in November to elect a President. Will George W Bush win a second
The October 2004 Night Sky
Welcome to the October night sky. This is the month when the clocks go back and we really know that we are in the autumn season and summer is long
Farms fail against profit
Having visitors certainly brings one face to face with any shortcomings on the domestic front, but the spin off – like being dosed at school – leaves everything cleaner inside
Mind your language
“From the moment I met you, I knew I could not live without you. You are intelligent, attractive and fun to be with. I love you.” The bridegroom’s speech was
The times, they are a-changin’
Judy Sharp reflects on life and her world – as she sees it. People who know me, know that I am a bit ‘over there’. I am proud to count
The September 2004 Night Sky
Welcome to the September night sky. This is the month of the autumn equinox, when the sun passes the midway point in its journey down from the highest level in
The new terrorism
I was down on both knees, intelligently peering into a lock of unknown origin, debating “drill, mica, lump hammer or go home and lie down in a darkened room?” when