Category Archives: Amusing

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – A Memory and A Smile

Posted on 21 September 2022 by Alan Bell

Back in 1974, Her Majesty presented new Colours (AKA Standards or flags) to four of the battalions in my Regiment. Apart from the main event, Her Majesty would be moving to points around the grounds to see various presentations. For … Continue reading →

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It’s That Time of the Year

Posted on 29 December 2021 by Alan Bell

The time between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day is a bit strange in our household, particularly this year with the potential of another lockdown. Irrespective of the dithering’s of our Government, we made the decision to stay as safe … Continue reading →

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The Beauties of the UK

Posted on 27 September 2021 by Alan Bell

As you know, last year, and a fair bit of this year, was cancelled as far as holidays are concerned. Like many people we tend to holiday abroad these days, but we are not comfortable with the situation to do … Continue reading →

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Lateral Flow Tests

Posted on 7 May 2021 by Alan Bell

We took our first Lateral Flow test this week which resulted in a little amusement. The first smile happened when I opened the package and saw the little slip of paper announcing that they were made in China.  If this … Continue reading →

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A Tale of 9 Eggs

Posted on 18 March 2021 by Alan Bell

As a general rule we have a cooked breakfast or brunch on either Saturday or Sunday; lately that has been poached eggs on toast. Last Sunday, at about 10:30, I boiled up the water in my trusty wok (it’s better … Continue reading →

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The Credit Card in Credit Conundrum

Posted on 2 May 2020 by Alan Bell

I’ve had Credit Cards for many years and in all that time I have owed money to the bank or, more recently held a £0 balance. Having had to cancel our holiday, where I had used a Halifax Clarity Card* … Continue reading →

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An Event for your Diary

Posted on 19 June 2013 by Alan Bell

When: 21:27 – 21:42 on Friday 19th July. Where: Anywhere on Earth. What: Look up in the sky towards Saturn, smile and wave as Cassini takes a photo of Earth. Yes I know the camera will not be able to … Continue reading →

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Smile for a while…

Posted on 27 May 2013 by Alan Bell

As I was lying around, pondering the problems of the world, I realised that: .. If walking is good for your health, the postman would be immortal. .. A whale swims all day, only eats fish, drinks water, but is … Continue reading →

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