Katie, Hold the Door. A Scottish Heroine and an Abandoned Castle

Thursday, 6 February 2020, 10:11.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I’ve long had a philos – o – ma – phy. When in doubt about Mainstream History, always go back to myth and legend. I’ve never watched GoT. I think I understand why now!!!

Swedish Interior Design

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 17:41.Reading time 3 minutes.

Lars Sjö berg is one of Sweden’s national treasures. He is as widely known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of Sweden’s historic houses as he is for his passionate concern to preserve them. Presented here are the eight houses (and one church) that he has acquired over forty years, many of which he bought in order […]

The Pale Horse

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 15:35.Reading time less than 1 minute.

OMDog. How many times are the BBC gonna remake/refilm/refeck this story??? Maybe read Agatha’s Original Story? It’s kinda….better than this?????

UK Weekend Weather Warning – I Can Do That (?)

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 15:09.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I have my Almanac. The Full Moon on Sunday 9th Feb 2020 is called the Ice/Snow/Storm Moon. Oh. “They” went for STORM then. Damaging winds etc etc etc :o( Living in the country – that’ll mean phone/electricity lines down and mass mayhem to all of us caused by falling trees, I guess. Who’d’ve thunk? […]

Jamaica Inn

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 14:50.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I know that I’m procrastinating. Putting off the inevitable sad vibe. But we ALL have to be here, maybe in an hour or so, to say goodbye. And, meanwhile… I watched this today too. Awwww – Sherpa. K’ey’s BFF. At Jamaica Inn. Wiki : Jamaica Inn Which for some strange reason, is one of the […]

NASTY S.O.B’s

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 14:24.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As if there were not enough BS in MY world. I’m now going to have to go to (after 6 weeks of fighting) @OWNERS blahdeblah to get my money back. Why? What? Customer Service my fecking arse. Consumer Rights…LOL We will take your money and your I.D and you can go and……Appeal to a Higher […]

Lemon Pepper Potatoes

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 14:02.Reading time less than 1 minute.

My and my big, flappy mouth. Came across this in recommended thingy on TV today. And blabbed. D’oh. Guess what I’m cooking tomorrow? Good job a neighbour gifted us a bag of freshly dug potatoes. But….MUD? Mud on potatoes that you have to wash off with your own hands? Not pristine plastic wrapped Tesco tatties? […]

Time is a Great Healer (?)

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 13:48.Reading time less than 1 minute.

I do NOT agree. For me – WORK heals. I have a huge, gaping hole in my research. It concerns the mother(s) of Andronicus I Comnenus’ children. Maybe Maria is figured out. (TY, AMP) but what about the others? Anna. How can an 11 year old give birth to at least 2, maybe more, children […]

Whois?

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 13:15.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Much as MY Ego/Id/Superego would like to concentrate on me/me/me and today’s sad loss – Life Goes On. Wow. I learned a few new things here from Max. I get to Wayback Machine many times in my own research. Had NO IDEA we could do that with it :o) Anyhoos – something about another fake […]

Sad

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 7:48.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Little cat will be joining her brother in the garden today. Very sad. First time in 25 years without a cat in the house :o( Fit for nothing, am I.

Uncle Jim

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 17:45.Reading time 1 minute.

So that’ll be the Uncle Jim. Dad’s brother. Who was in the Merchant Navy (Oh Really?) And who died “mysteriously” in a helicopter crash. About a year after he came to our house (I was there) and asked his big bruv (my Dad) to be executor of his will. The same Uncle Jim who….rewind to […]

Empty Hearse

Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 17:28.Reading time less than 1 minute.

OMG! I have actually Been there, Done that. Scotland. Uncle Jim’s funeral. Those who knew strange, crazy stuff….knew that the coffin was EMPTY! SMH. Can’t make it up. The WAKE was a bit FLAT tho’ :o( And Uncle Jim lived the rest of his dead life in MALTA. Can’t send y’all photos of a DEAD […]

The Ravens of Dinefwr is the first in a series of novels-in-progress set in the early 12th century. It follows the dispossessed members of the South Wales House of Dinefwr from their origins in Deheubarth to the centre of the known world, Jerusalem. Come and be my fellow Far-Farer. Come travelling and unravelling with me through Wales, Norway, Ireland, England, Scotland, France, Russia, Constantinople, Italy, the Balkans, the Holy Land. Come and Far-Fare through every degree on my 12th century compass.