Category Archives: My World and As I See It

Another year fast approaches.

Posted on Feb 25, 2013 by cliverh

So another year and another year older, the March of time, and The Ides are fast approaching. I share this year with UK Mothers Day, so getting out for a meal to celebrate may be  bit of a challenge, with … Continue reading →

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‘For we’re bound for South Australia’

Posted on Feb 5, 2013 by cliverh

That’s it then, they’re on their way and a big hole has opened up in our lives. It’s not as if we lived in each others pockets, they lived 75 miles away, but we were there for them and close … Continue reading →

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2013 and all that.

Posted on Jan 19, 2013 by cliverh

A belated and gratuitous Happy New Year to all, yes I know it’s two weeks in to 2013 but it’s the thought that counts. Well it’s the usual lack of news at the beginning of the year, so of course … Continue reading →

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And the moon turns the tide gently….

Posted on Dec 31, 2012 by cliverh

2012 has come and gone, the world didn’t end so here we are and we have to get on with it. Actually the way I read it the Mayan calendar just came to an end without them saying the world … Continue reading →

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Christmas time, mistletoe and wine….

Posted on Dec 14, 2012 by cliverh

What! Christmas time already! What happened to 2012? Only a few minutes ago I was strolling around the Excel in my Games Makes uniform enjoying the sunshine. Now winter has come early, frosts, sleet, rain and more to come; weather … Continue reading →

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A budding author?

Posted on Dec 2, 2012 by cliverh

As many of you might know, I have aspirations to be an author. I am already in a writers club, and started to write the piece below a couple of weeks ago.  For those who have read about the exploits … Continue reading →

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Snippets

Posted on Nov 20, 2012 by cliverh

Illnesses! I started to feel a little unwell about 10 days ago, my hip was giving me a lot of pain, so I went the quack who sent me to get an X-Ray. The results show slight wear so no … Continue reading →

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25 years

Posted on Nov 11, 2012 by cliverh

November 11th 1987 was a defining day for me, it was the day my 2nd parent passed away, so Sunday 11th November will have been 25 years since my dad died in his sleep. The TV in his bedroom was … Continue reading →

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The name’s Bond, Brooke Bond

Posted on Nov 6, 2012 by cliverh

After all the hype about it (and damn good marketing – but does it need it?), we went to see Skyfall at the new local cinema, Cineworld.  Every anticipation was exceeded, despite the critics who found it ‘boring’ after the … Continue reading →

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A Rolling Stone gathers no moss (but plenty of dosh)

Posted on Oct 27, 2012 by cliverh

Only seems like yesterday…. The Rolling Stones have celebrated 50 years in show business. Well, that’s a remarkable achievement given the ages of the main protagonists.  And to add to those milestones, they decided to release a new single: Doom … Continue reading →

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