Monthly Archives: September 2012

Ferry (not across the Mersey…)

I had to go into Rio today to fetch some papers from a translator so I took the ferry across Guanabara Bay. The trip takes about 20 minutes and, during the day, ferries depart every half hour, although they are … Continue reading

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Back to the future….

Here’s a great idea…not so much that it hasn’t been ‘had’ before – but the excellence is in getting the scale right for the market that needs it. Sailing has been done before (for thousands of years, of course!) and … Continue reading

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Introducing Captain Cobbler

I have mentioned that I am writing a novel and I am pleased to say it is on the final lap so I really must concentrate to get it finished but in the run up to getting it published I … Continue reading

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Brastemp – A FAILURE OF SERVICE!!

Brastemp – A FAILURE OF SERVICE Excuse me while I have a quiet rant! Last year when we had finished changing the house with the addition of a posh new kitchen, I wanted to ensure I did as little washing … Continue reading

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