Curly's Capers

" Good Afternoon.  Major Wyford-Clarke here, bringing you the latest news from '  The Manse, Upper Pensionville, Bucks. '  . I am reminded, by the Memsahib that the Winter Solstice draws near; a time of mulled wine, mince pies, and rent increases. Goody. My man Baxter, brings me daily news of troubles in the antipodes, where our lads are being defeated by those Aussie chappies. Total bad show, what. Thinking of sending a crate of my ' Parson's Perry , ' as that native amber nectar is clearly interfering with their thought processes. But, realised the other day, they probably need to de-tox, so will send cases of my ' Flowing Empire '  natural water with its label depicting a union flag in the sand, by the side of 'Margaret's Oasis. ' Perhaps this will help to stiffen the sinews and remind them of their proud British heritage. I hope so. Personally I blame the fitness gurus, who have these men as thin as whippets, able to run all day....

Well It's that time of year again. The German Christmas Market has come to Cheltenham again. I took these shots last Wednesday (4/ 12 ) the day before the opening. We'll look in more detail next week. MmmmmmmmmmmM @ CTFCofficial Cheltenham Expects------ A Football Team, like Gravy or Custard, improves with consistency. Keep Trying. COYR MmmmmmmmmmmM Many moons ago, when my hair was merely grey, D. and  I tried to go on a circular  walk from the village of Southrop, near Fairford to nearby Eastleach. We arrived near the Village Square, only to find a posse of people standing by with cameras and note-pads, clearly waiting for some big occasion. We subsequently found out it was a celebrity wedding about to take place and we were told, incredibly that parts of the village were out of bounds until later that evening. Infuriated, I returned home and introduced the world to 'The Major.'  Here is the t...

Grant Clan The above tartan belongs to the Grant Clan, which through a tenuous link on my Late Mother's side, I  am entitled to  wear. So, were I able to,  I would certainly vote YES in the Scottish  Referendum to gain Independence. Oh  to live the dream and taste the air of freedom. Independence is the only logical route onwards from devolution, to gain full control in the government of  your own country. Scotland has resources of oil,  gas and also water, which is becoming  an increasingly important commodity. It has a skilled workforce and an excellent export business  with whiskey, and jam  to name but two. What then will stop this leap of faith? The answer is fear and fear alone. The ' big hitters ' will be out in force to persuade the Scots of their folly. They will talk about debts ; currency values; of the ability to join the European Union and so on. They will parade the Scots sporting superstars; Sir Chris Hoy...