Retired Not Out, Paul Chappell's Journal

Posts About Myself and Those Close to Me

Pigeons in York

PHoto of a pigeon in Yor, and what I was upto this week.

11th October 2025

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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

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Lamb Hotel, Eccles

Today I called in at the Lamb Hotel Eccles on my way home from Liverpool.

5th October 2025

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George Orwell Pub, New Brighton

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

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Knotty Ash Exists

Some people do not believe Knotty Ash exists, this sign on the M62 shows that it does.

1st October 2025

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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

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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

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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

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Carrs Road Closure

Ten days or so ago, a sign appeared opposite our house telling us our road would be closed soon, it really confused us.

17th August 2025

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Problems With Transport for Wales

Problems getting train ticket advice from Transport for Wales

10th August 2025

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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

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This Ones for my Friend John

Photos of various bottles of beer drunk on a trip to Antwerp in 2010.

17th July 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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