Half way there
For a couple of months now I’ve been training in a haphazard sort of way for the London Marathon in April. I... Read More
Time travel is real. I have proof
Is anyone else a massive fan of Retronaut? If you’ve never encountered it before, then they have a vast collection of fascinating... Read More
A putty and paperclip Valentine
It’s unlikely that it will have passed you by, but it was Valentine’s Day last Friday. For my part, there was little... Read More
The life aquatic
Clearly there are many people with much bigger problems, but as our biblical flooding continues, spare a thought for my little boat,... Read More
‘A headshot every time!’
Last night, I went with three mates to an eclectic horror cinema event at the Institut Français in South Kensington. It comprised... Read More
A stripy jumper and a bowler hat
At work today, because it’s Friday, we had an email chain going round about our favourite children’s TV programmes. Just as an... Read More
Highlights of the London Boat Show 2014
I spent my Saturday fantasy boat shopping at the London Boat Show. I have written and raved about it in previous years,... Read More
Apparatus for life
Today, before taking my satchel into the cobblers for a few repairs, I emptied the contents out on my desk. Amazing the... Read More
Pick of 2013: books
I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions. Seems to me like setting yourself up for a fall. Having said that, I do... Read More
Pumpkin head
If The Nightmare Before Christmas was real, and each festival in the calendar really did have its own little kingdom, then I... Read More