US and A

07 Sep 2019
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The US Diaries: Part Two

Sticky Post By On September 7, 2019 With 2 Comments
Monday 26th August 2019: Arrived this morning in Bozeman, Montana aka Big Sky country. For people here a hunting rifle and fishing rod are an extension of their bodies. Ain’t not veggies knocking about, that’s for sure. Got a lift…
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27 Aug 2019
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The US Diaries: Part One

Sticky Post By On August 27, 2019 With 1 Comment
NB: This first part is written after the fact but I’m going to try to write it in the first/second person as if each day has only just happened. Go with it. Part 2 (Montana) will be written each day…
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02 Aug 2019
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Spring/Summer 2019

Sticky Post By On August 2, 2019 With 2 Comments
I’ve finished the formal part of my teacher training. One year as an ‘NQT’ (Newly Qualified Teacher) means that I will then be ‘fully’ fully qualified. That’s all I’ve really got to say on that. Running has been going alright.…
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07 Apr 2017
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Plaudits for artistic merit…..

Sticky Post By On April 7, 2017 With 2 Comments
Money for old rope this. It’s been a subject that’s raised it’s schward a few times in the past and, well, it’s raised it again. I’m talking, of course, about aesthetics….. aesthetic or esthetic [es-thet-ik or, esp. British, ees-] Synonyms…
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03 Feb 2016
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Ride like lightning, crash like thunder……..

Sticky Post By On February 3, 2016 With No Comments
......crash like thunder.
You can always rely on those fellas from over the water for a good quote. Found this absolute beauty just now, totally by accident I must add, whilst looking for some Andy Hampsten soundbites. Thought it good to share; the…
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02 Jun 2014
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May…..and everything in between

Sticky Post By On June 2, 2014 With 1 Comment
May has been an interesting and busy month. The end. Thanks for reading………………..HAHAHAHA but seriously. I need to get my diary out to remember what’s happened! Kicked off proceedings with a trip down to the Lakes for the second English…
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