Author Archives: freda

I don’t quite know what to make of the new sonic teenage deterrent. When I heard about it at first I thought it was a wind up. But not so; apparently, it emits a high frequency noise rather like a … Continue reading →

Well, there hasn’t been one for a while.

The good thing about the 15th February, is that there are now less than two weeks left until March

This morning, I think I shall indulge myself in a little insurance rant. The matter of the recovery of the excess under my motor insurance policy has still not been resolved. Back in August last year, I left Him Behind … Continue reading →

No – not the puppy – the weather……

This is from the gospel of Thomas. Not too heretical a saying, and certainly worth thinking about on a Sunday. The world is a bridge, Pass over it. But build not your dwelling there.

The latest yearly magazine from my old school association popped through the door this morning. Interestingly, there is not a trace of a website anywhere on the correspondence, which rather surprises me.  But I did find this photograph of the … Continue reading →

The LibDems win in the Dunfermline By-Election was a surprise result this morning. What on earth does that say about the state of mind of the voters in Scotland at the moment, especially as the election seemed to be fought … Continue reading →

Misty is growing slowly; b ut then I have rarely encountered a pup with such energy. On the other hand it could just be that I am older.

Chatting to friends on Skype complete with video webcam feed at their end has convinced me that the time is right to invest in an £8.99 webcam from PCWorld. Mind you, that necessitated buying a larger USB hub, so it … Continue reading →