Having camped very little since my childhood, I was a little hesitant when my wife encouraged (and by encouraged, I mean advised) me to buy a tent. I’m sure I must have visited a campsite as a boy, but I...
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Anyone who’s witnessed the remarkable Olympic Torch Relay this year must have experienced more than a few moments of bemusement during the strange procession, as I did yesterday. The build-up of the crowd was impressive, to say the least. Not having...
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“We’re pulling out. I’ll call you later”. *click*. Thus ended my fourth Round the Island Race before it had even begun. After last year’s lively adventure the crew of my friend’s boat had become a little cautious about repeating the...
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On a day that we were supposed to be on the water, sailing over to Cowes, we found ourselves instead wandering along Milford on Sea beach, gazing in disbelief at the ruin that our English summer has once again become....
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So the self-proclaimed rudest shop in Britain is finally to close: After 170 years, only a few weeks left to be insulted, don’t miss the experience! Whilst I won’t argue with their bold statement, what happens to this shop next...
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