Tag Archives: God

Proud to be an Old Fart

Please note – there is only one Old Fart in this photo, he is in the middle the two beautiful ladies are just sweet smelling young farts. Old Farts are easy to spot at sporting events; during the playing of … Continue reading

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Tribute to Seniors!!

I must confess I was a wee bit disappointed with the response to yesterdays blog. I thought Prof Kauffman’s retort to Dr Laura’s radio comments was quite brilliant. Yet only one person shared my blog and over all the response … Continue reading

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Still in Gods Country???

I have posted below my blog from March 4th 2013. I stated how beautiful the island was covered in a fresh coat of snow. That was a year ago and today I’m quite frankly sick of snow. I’m wondering if … Continue reading

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The Nazi King

I watched a TV show yesterday titled the Nazi King. Edward 8th who became King in 1936 and later abdicated to marry Wallace Simpson is a huge story. Only recently have sealed documents been released concerning Edward and Simpson. Edward … Continue reading

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Strong Reasons to Boycott Sochi

This is an open letter sent to British PM David Cameron and the IOC. It is certainly worth sharing. Dear Prime Minister, M Rogge, Lord Coe and Members of the International Olympic Committee, I write in the earnest hope that … Continue reading

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Boycott The Sochi Olympics

This is a huge issue but as always it is gathering the usual rhetoric from politicians, particularly in the US. Obama has not ruled out a boycott but many voices are saying it will do no good. I hasn’t worked … Continue reading

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The Sash me Father Wore!!!!!!

Oh Dear!!! its the 12th July again, to some that would just mean another summer day. To many protestants of Ulster it is a very important day. A day to rub the noses of Catholic’s in the dirt. The commemoration … Continue reading

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Interpretation of the Bible

Everyone has a right to an opinion and everyone else should respect that right. Sadly that is not always the case and is particularly evident in the question of the church and gays. Not all churches shun people because of … Continue reading

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Looking back to 17th Feb 2011

I thought I would re-post the photo of me snow shoeing on the day before my heart attack. A good reminder to those of us as stupid as me!!!who firmly believed the pain and shortness of breath was just a … Continue reading

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