I regularly order stuff, either by phone or online. This leads to some interesting results when it comes to delivery times. The vet is top of the league. A phone call gets me an appointment that evening. I ordered a … Continue reading →
I have held a lifelong passion for steam locomotives. I suppose that is the result of having a father who was one of the top civil engineers in CIE [the national rail and bus company in Ireland]. Most of his … Continue reading →
I love the English language. Well, not so much the language but the way it’s being used these days. Just as an example, I have noticed the prevalence of the word “utilised”. Why not utilise the word “used”? I blame … Continue reading →
The car is still in dry-dock. This may not seem to be particularly startling to many but it does have its practical problems. Eamon Ryan is the leader of the Green mob, and we are in the unfortunate position where … Continue reading →
