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these sporting quacks: 01/01/2007 - 02/01/2007
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Friday, January 26, 2007. Just a different class. When Andy Murray lost in five sets the other day much was made of his gallant display. He had taken the world number two all the way and at times made him look ordinary. People talked of grand slams. Now I took a slightly different view. Firstly he had lost the fifth set a little tamely as if, yet again, he was running out of gas AND just what sort of form was Nadal in? Monday, January 22, 2007. When I was a lad. At the moment there are 3 potential domest...
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these sporting quacks: 03/01/2008 - 04/01/2008
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Sunday, March 02, 2008. Boxing is in an odd state. It is possible that Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield will get back in the ring again, 10 years ago this was an exciting fight but now? Its a circus show. Floyd Mayweather is considered the best pound for pound boxer on the planet. He has won world titles at five different weights he has beaten some big names and he recently ended the unbeaten record of Ricky Hatton. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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these sporting quacks: 02/01/2008 - 03/01/2008
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Saturday, February 23, 2008. Its been a while! Perhaps the biggest story for UK sport has been the plans by the premiership to play an extra game overseas. Let me first say that I think this is fundamentaly wrong but inevitable. Historically clubs have been strongly linked with their local area. With the exception of the MK Dons/Wimbledon fiasco we have yet to see a move (well not in my life time). Football is not like American sports where teams are franchises. Fans need to understand that it is no long...
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Country Strife: August 2013
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Thursday, August 01, 2013. Far East Adventures - Part 1 - Penang. Things did not go well in Penang. or Bangkok. Jane phoned the airport in the morning to give them the full address and baggage expected time of arrival kept coming and then going. Eventually at about 4.30 pm men arrived with a case - not mine. They then returned with another case - jackpot! The next day was free to recover. I will skip over the scrabble itself. Suffice it to say that a ...
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Country Strife: April 2014
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Wednesday, April 30, 2014. I have a second test running for a quick knit cowl in bulky yarn. I came up with the design after scanning the database for something to use up some araucania copihue yarn I had bought in 2011 and couldn't find what I had in mind. I wanted a cowl that was fitted to my neck and also covered my shoulders. Saturday, April 26, 2014. Back to the Garden. I started with the veggie patch - and have hopefully got out all the remaining po...
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Country Strife: May 2015
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Wednesday, May 06, 2015. So I came across these in a Ravelry discussion and decided to investigate further. Also known as Lateral Braids and Estonian Braids, they form horizontal stitches across your knitting. On investigation of this technique I found many videos, tutorials and blogs on the how - as in the mechanics below. But none. On understanding, in the words of. The immortal Abbott and Costell. Who's on first, What's on Second. When the only stitch ...
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Country Strife: Back to Words
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Friday, February 06, 2015. Decision was made at the New Year to get back to word studying and see how it goes. So I started with the 4s. And sort of fell out of study mode pretty quickly as I had the idea for my Studded Diamonds Hat and Cowl. And then I had an idea for my Love Hearts socks. These are all in test mode now so I got back to zyzzyva. Completed going through the 4s - wow, am I rusty. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Musings from the Merse.
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Country Strife: July 2015
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Not Even a Fish. Yarn support for my knitwear designs was something I had never contemplated. Why would anyone want to give me yarn? I am relatively new to designing - not one of the big names, not a big fish in a small pond. In the infamous words of Claude Littner. I am not even a fish. So when I received a message out of the blue from Lael and Larry from Hearthside Fibers. Sunday, July 26, 2015. Knitwear Designs in Action.
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Country Strife: Not Even a Fish
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The trials and tribulations of a life of leisure. Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Not Even a Fish. Yarn support for my knitwear designs was something I had never contemplated. Why would anyone want to give me yarn? I am relatively new to designing - not one of the big names, not a big fish in a small pond. In the infamous words of Claude Littner. I am not even a fish. So when I received a message out of the blue from Lael and Larry from Hearthside Fibers. Gorgeous, gorgeous yarn and very interesting design!