Posts About Myself and Those Close to Me
Working on my Journal
For almost two weeks I’ve been working on my journal, adding posts about a trip to Newcastle and a trip to Liverpool.
22nd October 2025
Pigeons in York
Kirklees Council Refuse Collection Issues
This year we signed up for Kirklees Council’s Garden waste scheme; they are very good at missing collections.
6th October 2025
A Dystopian Future
Recently, the James Atherton pub changed its name to the George Owell to stimulate debate on Kiers Starmer’s digital id scheme.
2nd October 2025
Knotty Ash is a Real Place
Some people do not believe Knotty Ash exists, this sign on the M62 shows that it does.
1st October 2025
A Disastrous Drive Along the Mersey
Today I had a drive along the River Mersey, visiting the John Lennon Airport, Hale Lighthouse and Runcorn.
29th September 2025
Liverpool Philharmonic Free Live Music Festival
Today I went to the Liverpool Philharmonic free music festival. I also started my week in Liverpool looking after my 96-year-old mother while my sister went on holiday to Greece.
28th September 2025
Shopping for a Waxed Jacket
There are items that are difficult to buy online, such as a waxed jacket. You really need to see what you are buying.
16th September 2025
Carrs Road Marsden, Closure
Ten days or so ago, a council notice appeared opposite our house telling us our road would be closed soon. It really confused us as no one knew any of the streets mentioned on it.
17th August 2025
Problems With Transport for Wales
Evening Rush Hour Trains in West Yorkshire
In West Yorkshire you cannot use off peak day returns during the evening rush hour. Apparently, you can use them in other areas.
9th August 2025
This Ones for my Friend John
Duck at Antwerp Docks
Years ago, I used to have a little toy duck, that went away with me. I took some photos of it in various places I visited.
16th July 2025
The Cost of Electricity for a Car
One of the issues with running an electric car is the cost of electricity. If you have a driveway, it’s cheap. If you don’t, its expensive
15th July 2025
Our Octavia is Getting Old
My wife and I own an Octavia 1.9TDI car and it’s getting old. This means it needs fixing more often. A post about old cars.
14th July 2025
The Price of Train Tickets
The first of a series of posts on the stupidity of train ticket prices in this country.
21st June 2025