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OMG! Guess who was having dinner right behind me

IsraelfiftyfourandcountingDecember 31, 2019

So we visited a really nice restaurant in Tel-Aviv, Israel recently called Mantaray. I couldn’t help but notice two serious plain clothes security officers, enter the restaurant. Perhaps I wouldn’t have taken much notice except for the way they were checking out the place and the curly earpiece I noticed behind their left ears. And…

PeoplefiftyfourandcountingDecember 13, 2019

My Emotional Roller Coaster Week and The Future of the UK

Change happens. It’s just one part in the cycle of life. People come and go, some win, some lose and others…

PeoplefiftyfourandcountingDecember 10, 2019

Finally the one place my mum has not been to

My mum was born in 1929 to a mother and father of Russian decent. During the war she was evacuated out…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingNovember 25, 2019

OMG! Whatever your moral compass, we’re being asked to vote with our conscience

When the Chief Rabbi stepped into the political ring today he suggested that the UK go to the polls voting with…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingNovember 22, 2019

Dakota Bar & Grill, Manchester – Wow! I was not expecting this in Manchester!

I’ve heard great things about the Northern Quarter of Manchester. In fact the entire city seems to be on a roll.…

Atrium PlatinumfiftyfourandcountingNovember 2, 2019

Atrium Platinum, Ixia, Rhodes – First Class & Exceptional Staff

Choosing a location for an Autumn break, close to the UK with warm weather, limits your choice. Mention Greece and we…

ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2019

Manchester Airport Meet & Greet – Really Efficient, but Fast Track may not be worth it

So we began our relaxed journey to Manchester Airport in our own car and arrived at the Meet and Greet after…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 20, 2019

Brexit – We want to make our own decisions! .. But we can’t even make one!

What a farce! The leaders of democracy, respected around the world for our wise, thoughtful and considered thinking. Ha! We are…

Hopemill TheatrefiftyfourandcountingOctober 13, 2019

Mame, Hope Mill Theatre – Incredible, Energetic, Funny and above all contagious!

What an amazing show! This wonderful show starring critically acclaimed and two-time Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett as Mame (She Loves Me,…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingAugust 18, 2019

Naturally fast food can be healthy from a motorway services

According to the press, we are a very unhealthy nation. BMI values show many Brits being obese, living terribly unhealthy lifestyles…

Child Car SeatsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 15, 2019

Child car seats, UK law, forward or rear-facing? R44 & R129, confused? I offer some clarity for grandparents

As a grandfather I’d like to be able to get involved occasionally collecting my grand daughter from nursery, or take one…

CefalùfiftyfourandcountingAugust 14, 2019

Cefalú, Sicily – One of Italy’s crown jewels

Wherever I go, no matter where I am, I try to understand the character, charm and people of a city, all…

Greater Manchester PolicefiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

Greater Manchester Mounted Police – Impressive and Neccesary

It’s one of the first things for me that springs to mind when I think of crowd control, Mounted Police. I…

For GrandpasfiftyfourandcountingAugust 11, 2019

When a sample sized paint pot turns out not to be a sample!

We’ve recently been refurbishing our lounge. It was dated and with a growing family, we were ready for a change. 25 years…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingAugust 9, 2019

Granola, Picasso by Spicewayuk – A top deluxe product in its class

I’m definately not a morning person. I sort of slumber out of a deep sleep these days, forcing myself to leave…

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