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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,…
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Careering through Cuba
Last year My Good Self joined forces again with the group known as The Belgian Bankers, in order to do a little wandering through the Land Of Rum and Cigars (Cuba). Having previously conquered South Africa and Lesotho with this amiable gang I felt the urge to rejoin them when the trip to Cuba was…
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Skiing
January is something of a ‘double edged sword’ month. On the one side, the days are short and mostly cold, and there is a kind of Christmas hangover in the air. Hangovers are something of a nuisance. On the other side of the January sabre, it has been, for many years now, the month when…
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The war that will never be won
Life is constantly presenting problems of varying kinds. Regularly My Good Self faces the problem of getting my lanky frame across town from My Official Residence to The Great Institution of Chatham Street and then back again. Come these epic journeys there are times when I must alter course a little in order to achieve…
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Return to The Park
Of late My Good Self had been neglecting the Phoenix Park. The deer were wondering where I had disappeared to. My Good Self was missing the chat with them. I was also in need of some exercise. The Christmas/New Year period had taken its toll. My visits to the Park usually begin with a short…
