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Nearing the end
We had passed the halfway point. The gang were now on the home straight. The winning post was in sight. Unfortunately one member of our group fell at an early fence and had already departed the scene. C’est la vie. It was day five on the slopes. My guide for the day was The Car…
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The Black and White Minstrel
The Black and White Minstrel is the person who introduced me to skiing. I am forever in his debt. However, given that he has issued me with instructions never to speak to him again, it is unlikely I will ever be able to fully repay the debt. A man of definite opinions, I first happened…
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Training day, restaurant day
The Skiing Hairdresser knows a thing or two about getting around snow covered mountains on long planks. When he is not beautifying the good folk of London, he can often be found in the Austrian ski town of Zell am See knocking skiers into better shape than they once were. For several years now, I…
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La Taverne des Neiges
Finding a good bar is an essential part of any self respecting ski week. For some it is the only part that really matters. My Good Self is not one of these individuals but I do empathise with this train of thought. The first two days in Tignes had not come up trumps. The magical…
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Back on the slopes
It had been a long 10 months since I had last clicked into the long planks known as skis. Today was the day. The time had come. My guide for the day was The Electric Biker. We had skied together before. I knew I was in safe hands. We were joined in our group by…
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Arrival in Tignes
It was an early start. A seven a.m. flight meant a four o’clock kick off. Oh dear. More of the gang were met and duly greeted in the airport terminal and soon we were winging our way to the Land of Zidane (France). Arrival in Chambery is followed by a two hour coach transfer to…
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Short stay at The Palace
It seems Harry and Meghan are not overly taken by palatial life. My Good Self is very fond of palaces. Although I have not yet had the opportunity to pop in to Buckingham Palace for a cuppa with Lizzie and the gang, I have no doubt but that the whole experience would very much pale…
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Children
‘I believe the children are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way’. Whitney Houston led a turbulent life and died far too young. Her songs live on however and ‘The greatest love of all’ is one of her finest. It’s a beautiful tune that carries many wise words. I was reminded…
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More boats and trains
So the feet are itchy again. What is it with these feet of mine? London is calling. As are the French Alps. I enjoyed the boat and train gig last time around. If it ain’t broke, let it be. For a change of scenery I switched from Stena Line to Irish Ferries. Pricewise Irish Ferries…
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Corpo’ Days
From time to time My Good Self hooks up with two ex colleagues from my days working with Dublin City Council, formerly known as Dublin Corporation or The Corpo’. Dublin’s Motor Taxation Office was where I first came across The Agatha Christie Encyclopedia and The Travelling Taximan. I worked for The Corpo’ for 28 years,…
Blind light 