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The Matter of Britain…

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* Could there be an image more redolent of the true majesty of these isles? * We are minded of the church at Kilpeck with its famous and resplendant Sheila… * The fact that we had failed to get here … Continue reading →

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Dear Wen: ‘Dead Enkidu?’…

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Wen, … I expect that is what is so endearing about Thomas ‘the Covenanter’ although his leprosy does become a metaphor for our culture and its ‘outcasting’ of the land. A ludicrous idea if ever there was one, I … Continue reading →

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Kirkoswald…

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* … “That’s the church we nearly used in December for ‘Full Circle’. It was on the back up list in case it rained heavily.” * “I thought the name sounded familiar. I didn’t realise we were so far down … Continue reading →

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Dear Wen: Big Wheels…

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Da Wensta… The remedials, as I recall, back in the day, were a ‘class of individuals’ best shunted into the dungeons of our glorious process in the name of Progress… Curious how all these accepted terms now seem to … Continue reading →

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Too tired to think…

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …Four hours later, the rain stopped and we re-hit the road. * The deflating tyre which had plagued us again and again the whole trip was worsening and meant it was too risky to use any motorways. * But … Continue reading →

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Dear Don: Continental Drift…

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear… Donsta? Okaaay… One wonders if you are quite well? The Black Beast points out that one could even read a note of affection into your comment about the Black Lake… and asks if you might be in need of … Continue reading →

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Forgetting Ayr…

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

*  We drove until we lost the light… * We drove on as the rain poured down… * But after almost driving into Loch Lomond twice… Continue reading at France and Vincent

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Dear Wen: Continental Drift…

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Wen, So, our ‘Oirish’ trip turned out to be very different, and not at all what we were anticipating… Still, at least we got to see Dublin, albeit briefly, although, I cannot help thinking that the ‘Black Lake’ would … Continue reading →

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Getting to Ayr…

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …We had counted on leaving the ferry by six, and being off the Isle of Skye, by seven. * We were late off the ferry and did not cross back onto the mainland until eight. * Besides which, having … Continue reading →

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Who says you can’t?

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Sue Vincent

“Wanted: Experienced male window-dresser. 20+, full clean driving licence. Must be prepared to travel.” Back in the days when one could advertise for precisely the staff member you wanted without the risk of appearing politically incorrect, that was the advert … Continue reading →

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