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Purpose, Farewell to The Chantala and Looking For Fresh Fields
“People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.”...
May 7, 202110 min read


Blame and Guilt, Friendships and Port Shenanigans
“Supporting selfish people is a waste of time and energy! They will always find an excuse to blame you for their own mistakes! Lily Amis...
Apr 30, 20217 min read


Waiting, Homeward Bound, ZTA and Blackfordby
Time and Waiting I was reflecting at the ripe old age of 71 years what had taken up much of my life. I wondered this as the older I have...
Apr 23, 20218 min read


Loneliness, Dar-es-Salaam and the Land Issue Rears its Ugly Head
My Thoughts on Loneliness This particular subject, loneliness, has been chosen as I have become older, I realise there are a lot of...
Apr 16, 20219 min read


A Shared Experience, Tanga to Mao Calamity and Thoughts from an Old Friend
I have been pondering what subject to write about all week. Rozanne wants me to say something about “The Truth” in light of the “New...
Apr 9, 202110 min read


Addiction, Piss Artist of the Year, African Coastal Adventures
It has been an extremely stressful week for my wife Rozanne and her family. I was struck by how clear and crisp the day was as she walked...
Apr 2, 202113 min read


MV Chantala, African Voyages and the CFU Years
This week I write about leaving school. I used to complain about school a lot even after I left the damn place. All my life up until the...
Mar 26, 202110 min read


Never Say Never, Escape to the Sea and Pigs
I would like to thank all the people who responded positively to me continuing my blog. Of real pleasure is the people I have not heard...
Mar 19, 202110 min read


Sex, Slip-ups and Sunsets
From Facebook, on Monday I learned it was International Women’s Day. I noted many of my lady friends congratulating themselves on the day...
Mar 12, 202112 min read


Luck, Keil School and Farm Expansion
I began this blog to record in the first place my diagnosis and treatment of the suspected cancer in my stomach, which had brought about...
Mar 5, 202110 min read


A Surprisingly Welcome Prognosis. Campbeltown Grammar then onto Keil School. Farm Development.
This Weeks Introduction Positive news from the surgeon to be found under medical this week. Definitely cause for a “wee dram.” I had to...
Feb 26, 202111 min read


Discipline, Campbeltown, Farm Purchase and Operational Expansion
Discipline is my theme for an Introduction Well, we Scots lost against Wales this past weekend at rugby. Why? Most likely due to lack of...
Feb 19, 202111 min read


A Rare Scottish Win against the “Auld Enemy”, Move to Campbeltown and a Start to Farming
Introduction and Medical Scotland winning against the “Auld Enemy” was both a surprise and a relief. Although still not allowed alcohol...
Feb 12, 202111 min read


Funeral Biscuits and My Farming Venture
Introduction You will be glad there is little medical reporting this week. My recovery has been excellent so far under the tender, yet...
Feb 5, 202112 min read


Surgery, Recovery, Discharge, Who Stole My Navel
Introduction Well, things can certainly change in your life very quickly. This time last week I had a swollen stomach with an obvious and...
Jan 29, 202113 min read
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