Author Archives: stuart56
Disillusioned and Disappointed
I have become disappointed and disillusioned with politics at several levels. At national level politicians are not willing to answer straight questions, the ones that require yes/no answers when the interviewer asks one. They try and avoid the question, give … Continue reading
What am I thinking
I had started to keep an online journal few months back. Kept it up for a few days and then stopped it. It’s not as easy as it looks. I’m normally OK with a paper one when on holiday but … Continue reading
An Energy Transition
Much has been said and written about a transition to a new energy economy and what that may entail. The first thing it involves is a new UK wide industrial strategy that focuses on a substantial investment in domestic manufacturing … Continue reading
Fossil Fuel Free Towns & Cities
More than 100 towns and cities across the world now support the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. This includes some Scottish cities. Now it’s time local Council areas follow suit and endorse this proposal for a global plan … Continue reading
Another so, so holiday
In the past week I’ve been away in the Cheltenham area with the idea that I do some walking in the Cotswold area. Didn’t work as hoped for. This was organised with Ramblers Worldwide The first day started OK with … Continue reading
So, So Holiday Weekend
This past week-end I went on a walking holiday for the first time in years. I used to do them a lot when I was younger, tramping across the hills on rough ground or, on tracks and way marked paths. … Continue reading
Migration/Immigration
Migration is defined as the movement of people from one area to another.It is initially what happened when Homo Sapiens came into being in Africa. They spread around the world as explorers, always wanting to see what was across the … Continue reading
Stormy Weather
A few week-ends ago it was Storm Babet that caused heavy rain and strong winds. Last week-end it was just an ordinary storm – not named – but combined with high tides caused great damage. The wall at the harbour … Continue reading
Save Our High Street
A number of retail outlets in the High Street have recently put up window posters asking people to “save out high street”. They are asking people to sign one or two petitions. One aimed at disputing new car parking charges, … Continue reading
Red Button and QR Codes
In between programmes on the BBC the announcer suggests you “click the red button” to watch a specific programme. I click the red button and it takes me to the “Red Button Text Service”. These announcements are completely wrong! What … Continue reading
