Monthly Archives: January 2008

Inside leg

I’m glad to report that tailors no longer measure the inside leg the Traditional Way. I had to go and get measured for my friend’s wedding in March. In other matters – I’m amazed at how many people write “I … Continue reading

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Tor in Pembrokeshire

From the walk yesterday: DSC00086 Originally uploaded by simondavies57 I climbed up it and scared myself a bit coming down, as it was wet.

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Could only be my family

That could turn a three mile walk into an endurance challenge, that wasn’t helped by the weather turning nasty. It does make you feel alive – to be out in the wind, rain, cold and the light going.

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Drug conspiracy

Having just spent £65 on 25 anti-malaria tablets (Malarone) – it occurred to me that maybe the drug companies don’t want a cure for malaria to be found. They’d much rather people buy their horrendously overpriced drugs. My arm also … Continue reading

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Just relax

I’m heading off to see my best friend – the dentist. I like it so much that I pay him for the privilege and make another appointment on leaving. There aren’t any NHS dentists available in Wales, so my family … Continue reading

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A sense of optimism

For the first time in years I feel a sense of optimism about what 2008 (not 1908) might hold for me. Nothing earth-shattering has happened on my travels, but it feels like somewhere along the line I left pessimism behind, … Continue reading

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