Tag Archives: holidays

Writing: Like Shitting a Brick Sideways

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Middlesextimber.co.uk Slow Weekend I took most of the weekend to myself. I took my time, relaxed, let my substantially depleted hair down, and got through some choice work in the progress. It wasn’t without its pain, as you will … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope everyone has a great time and Santa is kind to you all; eat well, play well, but above all, just enjoy. This blog will return in a couple of days. Colin xx

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Back On Side With The BBC

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Treehugger Got through some decent work last night, and with the Christmas/New Year period coming up it’s a good roll to be on. Otherwise, I feel, I might lost the impetus I’ve managed to build up and we can’t … Continue reading →

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To Kill A Mocking Bird Is Still Relevant Today

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Colin Galbraith

Image: Mike Baird My tickets for the Edinburgh Book Festival arrived yesterday, all 35 of them. Holding the bundle in my hand brought it home just how busy August is going to be. And of course, there’s still one very … Continue reading →

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Autumn Arriveth

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Today is the first day of autumn, my favourite season. It is a time of dark evenings, powerful sunsets, strong moons, and wondrous colours, nature preparing for recharge and regeneration, and frosty mornings. Autumn holds the promise of a season … Continue reading →

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Weekend Catch-Up

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Well that’s us booked our summer holiday for 2009! Talk about organised? Yesterday morning sharp Gail and I popped into the local agent and came out with a booking. We’ve become the grabbers of good holiday deals over the last … Continue reading →

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Working To Live

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Colin Galbraith

Typical Scottish weather. After a day of grey drabness the nation woke up to glorious warmth and sunshine. I preferred it yesterday. By the time I got into work I was already sticky and sweaty – not pleasant when you … Continue reading →

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