"Hi Dan, we are having a few drinks in town tonight to celebrate/morn the closing of the pharmacy. Would love you to be there". It was a text message from my old work colleague. In order to have a few drinks later meant I would have to use public transport to get there & back. … Continue reading It’s not always the destination…
It was possibly the last decent day of the summer & by jimney, I was going to enjoy it. With the kids safely deposited at school, I hot footed it to Tilehurst railway station ready for a day of bicycle shenanigans around the historic city of Bath. As anyone who uses the railways in the … Continue reading A Tale of Two Tunnels
https://youtu.be/lLLL1KxpYMA Arriving home from a jolly night, or should I say, jolly evening out (I can't party like I used too) in the buzzing culture capital that is Reading, I have the opening line to 'Night boat to Cairo' by Madness, on perpetual send in my head, only with altered lyrics. And take it from … Continue reading Night Bus to Tilehurst
It was a Thursday afternoon, about 2-30pm. I had finished work early & I was out on the Brompton for a bimble. Weaving my way through the crowded shopping centre, the wind started to pick up which was accompanied by the sound of raindrops, pitter-pattering around me. 'Oh bother' thought I. Through the monsoon like … Continue reading One stormy afternoon in Reading
