A cry for the Forgotten
I had a quiet solo coffee in the village yesterday. There was a nip in the air but the sun was out, I had my coffee, my pipe and Penny had her chicken. All was right with the world. I … Continue reading →
First Aid Kit
It’s very important, nay vital, that I carry a first aid kit at all times. It’s one of the reasons that I wear a big very heavy jacket at all times as that jacket has copious pockets, plentiful enough and … Continue reading →
Towards a healthy environment?
Smoking is back in the news again. They were remarkably quiet for the last three years, presumably because the Virus gave them enough to worry about. There was little point in whinging about something that is supposed to kill you … Continue reading →
News from the grave
There was a small item on the news yesterday. Average lifespan here in Ireland is now 82. This means I have anther nine years to enjoy myself so there is no need to call the undertaker just yet. Though seeing … Continue reading →
Ignorance is bliss
Sad news. Uncle Haji has died. Through the vagaries of fate, I hadn’t heard of him before which is a pity as he would have shined as my hero in a world obsessed with health, fitness and hygiene. Uncle Haji … Continue reading →
At last
Well that was an uneventful weekend. Of course the weekend isn’t technically over yet because it’s a bank holiday. This means the village is out of bounds because the Great Unwashed will be going for a drive in the mountains … Continue reading →
World No Tobacco Day
Right! I’m not quite sure of the significance of World No Tobacco Day. It’s like having a World No Water Day or World No Air Day – a fancy title with no real meaning. Our Health Mob has released some … Continue reading →
Breathing the fresh mountain air
I really have to admire their ingenuity. Their first attempt was many years ago when they persuaded the world that smoking a single cigarette would cause instant death from cancer. Then they broadened their scope by declaring that merely passing … Continue reading →
The saviours of the planet
I see Tobacco Control are hoping to prostitute their “expertise”? They reckon that their brilliant performance at stopping smoking [?!] is a talent sufficient to save the planet. They are touting themselves as the experts to force us all to … Continue reading →
Finding the Holy Grail
I have been on a little quest for some time now. It was a simple ambition. I just wanted a lighter for my pipe. I did have some parameters that needed to be fulfilled. It had to be reasonably sturdy. … Continue reading →
