Monthly Archives: May 2011

Music Monday – 30/5/11: P is for…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by ianbraisby

Poison! I have heard all the gags about Poison not being a “proper” band etc. but I have liked them since the late 80s and still do. And you know what, I’m too old to care much what other people … Continue reading →

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Travel Thursday 26/05/2011 – The Worst Place You Have Visited

Posted on May 26, 2011 by ianbraisby

The Worst/Most Disappointing Place You Have Ever Visited Auschwitz, Poland I have to say I have been very lucky on my travels, in that I have never wound up stuck in anywhere horrible. Probably because I tend to plan things … Continue reading →

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Music Monday 23/05/11 – O is for…

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ianbraisby

Oasis! Easy choice from a limited range of options.  Do I like Oasis? As people, no, not really.  The Gallaghers (Liam in particular) frequently come across as objectionable, arrogant louts who would be on the dole or inside if they … Continue reading →

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Travel Thursday 19/05/2011

Posted on May 19, 2011 by ianbraisby

“Your all-time favourite place visited” Elephant Plains Game Lodge A nice easy one to start with, then! I am pretty sure that most of the possibilities I have considered will be covered in subsequent weeks of Travel Thursday as categories … Continue reading →

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Travel Thursday – Weekly Chat About All Things Travel

Posted on May 18, 2011 by ianbraisby

Travel Thursday is an idea that has recently been introduced on Twitter, and is similar in some ways to Music Monday in that the idea is to share your thoughts about the subject each week.  Just as some of us … Continue reading →

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Travel Thursday 12/05/11 – Backpacking Adventures

Posted on May 12, 2011 by ianbraisby

Well, we have had Music Monday for a while.  Now it is time to start Travel Thursday.  Each week I will endeavour to post something travel related on the blog, maybe something to do with my work, maybe a recommendation … Continue reading →

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Music Monday 9/5/2011 – M is for….

Posted on May 9, 2011 by ianbraisby

Jesse Malin Quite a lot of M’s but it was a fairly easy choice on this first time through the alphabet. Jesse Malin is right up there among my favourites, since I discovered his music several years ago.  My interest … Continue reading →

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Music Monday 02/05/11 – L is for…

Posted on May 2, 2011 by ianbraisby

Lightning Seeds. One of the bands that always make me smile when I listen to them.  So many great tunes, hard to choose just a few, but here are my five selections: (1) Life of Riley – Probably one of … Continue reading →

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