Popcorn Bullshit Bingo
When it comes to vaping I am completely neutral. I have tried a variety of devices and they weren’t for me. Herself is the same. So when it comes to the battle to ban them I am completely indifferent. The … Continue reading →
The elephant in the room
There is a new report out. Almost 2,000 pubs have closed in Ireland since 2005 – report Some of the figures are quite startling. This is obviously a pre-budget submission. They want taxes and excise duty reduced. They blame high … Continue reading →
Lies, damned lies and statistics
I was going to scribble at length on this, but whats the point? Vaping ‘very dangerous’ for young people Personally I really don’t care about vaping. I tried ’em, didn’t like ’em and left it at that. Herself did the … Continue reading →
Sweeping statements
There is one little expression that really gets on my wick – “everyone knows”. This is an expression consciously or unconsciously designed to convince us all that something is fact where that “fact” is true or not, No one likes … Continue reading →
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 →
