Author Archives: Jake

As we emerge from this torpor, and we just have to believe that the pandemic will come to an end, hopefully, sooner rather than later, and when it does, i believe the the world we are going to emerge into … Continue reading →

During the CORVID-19 Pandemic when we are in self isolation for what is still an unknown period and all our gymnasiums are closed.  Exercising at home doesn’t really fit the bill.  Our gym of choice is becoming a distant memory … Continue reading →

Monday, my daughter was driving me to hospital in my Lexus. She had to swerve to avoid a juggernaut on our side of the road. She was pushed into the kerb and burst the nearside tyre.  Hole big enough to … Continue reading →

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red … Continue reading →

What a week! Monday, my daughter was driving me to hospital in my Lexus. She had to swerve to avoid a juggernaut on our side of the road. She was pushed into the kerb and burst the nearside tyre. Hole … Continue reading →

Today’s blog is going to get me a deal of criticism from the usual suspects. No doubt because I all my blogs are just what they appear, My Blogs, on My Website. I have highlighted on my website, that I … Continue reading →

It has been known among my friends and family, the odd one or two.  No make that more than that;  to question that a big hairy arse like me, should have such a strong Christian faith. My reply is usually … Continue reading →

Quinquireme of Nineveh from distant Ophir, Rowing home to haven in sunny Palestine, With a cargo of ivory, And apes and peacocks, Sandalwood, cedarwood, and sweet white wine. Stately Spanish galleon coming from the Isthmus, Dipping through the Tropics by … Continue reading →

Watching the deck crew I could sense a lift in the atmosphere.  I swear I often heard Waltzing Matilda sang and whistled.  I was spending 90% of my time studying charts on the bridge as we picked our way through … Continue reading →

The most notable thing about being on a tramp steamer is that one minute you are bound for South Australia and the next your destination can change faster than you can change your clothes.  We had got as far as … Continue reading →