The Lane in which I live is in an area known as ‘Lightning Valley’. Apparently, from the whole area, we get hit the most and also get the most amount of Power Cuts.

Last Thursday I was happily sitting in my Shed Office doing some Website work and I could sense and hear a rather spectacular [...]

I know there are some who don’t want to retire at 60 in the case of women and 65 in the case of men, they’d much rather work on, this mainly being on the theory ‘if you pack it in, that’s it!’. In some cases this may be true and good luck to them, but [...]

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I didn’t really think much about this, but having lived in this house for 11 years and twice I’ve walked into the Bathroom this week for the Loo, only to remember we have a separate one here, it motivated me to look at myself a bit more carefully.
It seems that it’s only when we actually [...]

It all started off quite well really, that is to say I woke up, something I’m always thankful for. I knew I was awake because I could hear myself grunting and groaning about my shoulder as I tried various ways of getting it over my head. This ended up as being a Dressing Gown job, [...]

It seems to me that this reality TV thing is starting to get a bit out of hand. Most of these programmes, especially Big Brother seem to be centred upon people in their 20’s who’ve obviously been to some sort of ‘Want to be a Celeb’ School and are quite prepared to spend 4 weeks [...]

Some time ago I applied for quite a few Market Research, Mystery Shopping jobs etc.
Becuase of various commitments I haven’t really followed things up too much, so it came as quite a surprise to receive an Invitation Letter yesterday from a Company who were after Part-Time Researchers on smelling essences and discussing packaging etc.
The letter [...]

It’s funny how all the things which seem to be getting older on you seem to remind you of it all at once!
I’ve been getting a bit of gip from the ears of late, so rather than burdening my Doctor and take her away from the mundane work of writing out Sick Notes on a [...]

Today was the BIG DAY, the day which would add yet another nail and be an everlasting reminder of being a miserable old git. I went to get my Bus Pass.
As with everything in life, the day went about as smoothly as a Grand Airport opening Gala.
First I had to print off the Application Form [...]

As I write I am 60 years and 5 days old. Do I like it? At the moment not a lot! Another year maybe, but a year is an easier challenge than a decade!
But, now as I have, through a fluke of nature, attained this great landmark, have I felt any sudden changes?
I must admit [...]

Tai Chi (Chuan) is an ancient Chinese way of co-ordinating the mind, body and spirit in forms of relaxing exercises.
The flowing and peaceful movements seem effortless and it’s for this reason that many people of all ages are benefiting from it all around the world.
In fact, I went to enrol for classes at my [...]