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Visiting Friends and Family

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Ena Galbraith Visit to the Folks I was out and about over the weekend. I was through to see my folks on Friday night and then down south to see my mate. I drive down with my pal, Mikey, … Continue reading →

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Book Sales and Rising

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Blogspot Get Over It I felt absolutely downtrodden going to the day job yesterday and it was all down to the thought of missing that blasted Arab Strab gig. It got stupid when people were tweeting they had a … Continue reading →

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Cookin’ on the Costa Del Sol

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Jess Conrad On Friday I left Scotland and flew south to the sunny el paradiso that is the Spanish Blackpool, Benidorm! My fellow Diners and I jumped on board a morning plane from Glasgow, and after a raucous flight … Continue reading →

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West is Best

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Alliance Online Weegies It’s what I always expected. In a recent survey, it was been proved that west is best and that Glaswegians are more likely to have determination, passion and perseverance as well as the skills needed to … Continue reading →

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Ringtone Folly

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: My NokiaBlog Ringtone Folly I had a disastrous start to the day job on Wednesday, when I slept in and never arrived in the office until 10:30am. I’d been called out for work at 2:45am, my phone blaring out … Continue reading →

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Nice Day for Another Royal Wedding

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Brian Wilson [streetlifephotography.co.uk] The weather since I got back from Greece has been superb in Scotland. It’s been sunny and warm most days, which is as much of a surprise as it is welcome. Looking out my window to … Continue reading →

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The Red Arrows Hit Leith

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: FocusPocus.org Baccara In my final pre-day job coffee writing session of the week, I planned out the new ending to BACCARA BURNING. This was where all my decisions had to be made (or at least feel right) in order … Continue reading →

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A Solid Writing Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Stock Rain It was another blustery and unpredictable day here in Scotland, and for a Sunday morning it was quite depressing. I’m not a fan of the wind—I worry about little old ladies—but I do like the rain; love … Continue reading →

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Sushi In Leith

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Leith.org I’m under a wee bit of pressure at work this week. There’s a deadline that runs out on the 11th of this month and I’m trying to squeeze in about ten days of work into five to make … Continue reading →

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Undoing The Bonds

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Gaian Economics One thing I’ve started doing as a result of reading Stephen King’s book, On Writing, is reading on the way to the office and during my break. I’ve decided to take my current book with me everywhere … Continue reading →

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