Thursday 1st April 2021 Grafham Water: A day of cycling, this time with daughter, Claire and grand daughter Lydia (6) on the nine mile circuit of Grafham Water. The weather was considerably cooler than the previous day, but we managed to get round without too much difficulty! Good day out! Very impressed with Lydia’s stamina! […]
Although Although I had . butterflies in my stomach . and ants in my pants . and a bee in my bonnet . and a flea in my ear – . I had a whale of a time. by Tony Langham . . . Saturday 6th March 2021 Cloudy and dull, still and mild, with […]
To see a World in a Grain of Sand To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour by William Blake (1757 – 1827) . . . Tuesday February 2nd 2021 This morning, I was […]
Remember Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land, When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you planned: Only remember me; you […]
A second Lockdown from 9th November until 2nd December was ordered by the Tory Government, so precious few opportunities to see football matches in November, but compensated for by several walks of varying lengths, despite some typically seasonal weather! . . Why I Love football Why do you love football? What do you see in it? Why […]
Saturday Ritual It’s just a Saturday ritual my dear;So have no fearAnd let’s be clear,I’m not gallivanting,I’ve no bird in tow,Think of it moreLike I’m off to a show;I’ll be back before you know. And yes the pub is also partOf the ritual we must trek,But please take heartAs I never really notice,The barmaids so […]
“Soccer” by Derek Jensen The Beautiful Game, inflamer of passion, Maker of legends and timeless skill; The sport of the world, whether rich or poor. From the packed dirt streets of Africa, To the green grass pitches in England, Is that matchless, extrordinary, game of games played. It’s a game of running, yet not always all out. It’s a game […]
. . My Old Football You can keep your antique silver and your statuettes of bronze,Your curios and tapestries so fine,But of all your treasures rare there is nothing to compareWith this patched up, worn-out football pal o’ mine.Just a patched-up worn-out football, yet how it clings!I live again my happier days in thoughts that […]
Anfield Ices I have this little ice cream cart, it sits outside The KopYou can see me every matchday wearing my Liverpool topI call it Anfield Ices, the ice creams are really niceThey’re cool like our big centre half, Big Virg was worth his price. Some cones they do get broken, in the bin they […]
Football training Monday Practised heading the ball: Missed it – nutted the neighbours wall. . Tuesday Perfected my sideline throw: Fell in the mud – forgot to let go . Wednesday Worked on my penalty kick: A real bruiser – my toe met a brick. . Thursday Gained stamina – went for a jog: Ran […]
