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Craven Cottage
Craven Cottage is home to the second greatest footballing establishment in the entire universe. Although Fulham Football Club have yet to make it to the dizzying heights occupied by The Boys From Anfield (Liverpool), they always have an excellent supply of Guinness available for thirsty fans. In the eyes of My Good Self, this is…
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The Sorrento Roommate
Strange as it may seem, I first happened upon The Sorrento Roommate in the beautiful Italian town of Sorrento. We were sharing a room. It’s a funny old world. As is the case with My Good Self, The Sorrento Roommate has issues with The Two Spherical Objects On Either Side Of The Nose. It emerged…
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Staines Palace
Staines Palace is situated close to the River Thames approximately 30 minutes walk from Staines High Street. It is a most pleasing little bed & breakfast. After a very comfortable snooze in the royal hay, it was on with the radio just before seven bells, out with the scribbling pad and then up and over…
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Boats, trains and no planes
The Surrey Stockbroker has been a little ‘under the weather’ of late. It had been a couple of months since I had last seen the King and Queen of Staines. A similar time had elapsed since the previous encounter with My Sorrento Roommate. And as far as The Guinness Pensioner was concerned, My Good Self…
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The Surrey Stockbroker
The Surrey Stockbroker is another of My Skiing Buddies. As is the case with The Prince of Pinner, I first stumbled upon The Surrey Stockbroker in the Italian ski resort of Sauze d’Oulx. It would appear that all manner of friendships and relationships have found their beginnings in Sauze d’Oulx. Clearly it’s the place to…
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My Official Residence
Contrary to popular opinion My Official Residence is not The Great Institution of Chatham Street. Although I am very much open to the idea of The Great Institution becoming My Official Residence, such an occurrence will never come to pass. Much to my eternal disappointment The Great Institution is not a 24/7 operation. The Good…
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The Birthday Gig
Yesterday morning saw My Good Self spring into action at around five bells. As ever, my first port of call was The Magic Boiler (kettle) and a dip into my prized stash of Barry’s tea bags. Of late my mug of Day Commencing Liquid (tea) has been tasting a little better than normal. A few…
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Easy to put it on
My Good Self hopped onto the weighing scales a few weeks back. It was not long after the expedition to the Land of Eusebio (Portugal). I had done my fair share of wandering around during my travels there. I was confident of a positive reading from the scales. A reduction in my own personal land…
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The Non Stop Woman
The Non Stop Woman is a very good friend of mine. She is someone who is in a state of perpetual motion. She never sleeps. She occasionally eats. She sometimes breathes. She just never stays still. Ever. As is the case with many of my good friends and acquaintances, music has been the bonding factor…
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My Good Self
It was on this day last year that My Good Self, The Guinness Pensioner and the Current Man In Her Life enjoyed a most pleasant little get together in the The Great Institution of Chatham Street. Today, 29 November, marks the birth date of a certain writer, musician, skier, chess player and imbiber of alcoholic…
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