#335 Birthday imagination Why you should read? Ever transported yourself into a more fantastical mystery land? A place where you could be anything you wanted to? A place where all your thoughts and dreams became a reality? Introduction Distractions are important. In a world of productivity and rules, it’s important to find your own happy place. A […]
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#333 YouTube comment scam- “Stay safe online, followers…”- (0/10).
Why you should read? Left a comment on a YouTube video recently? Perhaps you thought your sarcastic sense of humour may get the attention of the YouTuber. Perhaps you may be flattered to hear that he replies to your comment, suggesting it was so good it’s won a prize. All you have to do now […]

#332 190 follower thank you!- Best Blog growth indicator?
Why you should read? What is the best blog growth indicator? … Read on to find out … Introduction My last blog achievement post #281, announced 20,000 views. I considered waiting for 30,000 views for this post, however I don’t think views is the best blog growth indicator. I mean, I don’t know about you, […]

#329 Happy Valentine’s Day!
Why you should read? Don’t do this on your first date! My first ever date discussed below! Introduction I haven’t previously reflected on this date, but it was my first, and it is Valentine’s Day. Hopefully it’s entertaining! It’s Worcester U.K. 2016. My sweaty palms were slightly shaky as I sat, sipping a hopefully numbing […]

#325 Brightlingsea Summer adventure
Having taken the train from Colchester to Alresford, I then assisted a lady with her pram, to alight. That would be my final good deed of the day, but it was enough to start my day with a sense of being “the good Samaritan”, rather than the “rugged intrepid explorer”. Explorer, was a slight exaggeration […]

#324 Mersea island adventure – “Mersea island is a pleasant location for a meal out, or brief visit”.
Typically up to one hour either side of high tide, you can cross over the Strood. within this, it gets covered by the Colne and Blackwater estuaries. I rode my bike to the Strood, having planned to reach it at low tide. When passing onto the island, there was one split in the road, directing […]

#323 Osea Island adventure – “Finding it is an adventure in itself, for a fun and free trip out”.
Despite a sudden abundance of free time, the usual lack of friends in the same situation was occurring. Fortunately, there was an exception booked in the diary. October 5th. An otherwise uneventful Wednesday. A first peer into Santa’s grotto for the year at a local garden Centre which preceded café chat focused on work, Christmas, […]

#321 Happy Christmas 2022
#321 Happy Christmas 2022 Why you should read? How has your year been so far? Please tell us in the comments below … Happy Christmas! I would like to wish you all a very merry and happy Christmas! This year, has been a time with a mixture of emotions for me. Introduction As I reflect […]

#319 Nowton Park Maze 2022, Summer daytrip
“If visiting West Suffolk, the Nowton park maze is worth a visit. It is something freely accessible, suitable for the whole family. I had a great day exploring it in the sunshine”. Why should you read? Hello readers, and happy Friday! What could be more fitting than a summer day trip summary from a short […]

#318 West Stow and Hengrave hall 2022, summer day trip –
“West stow Anglo-Saxon village is a great destination if staying in West Suffolk for a day trip. It isn’t terribly expensive, and I would have entered if I wasn’t so poor” … Why you should read? Hello readers, and happy Friday! What could be more fitting than a summer day trip summary from a short […]