Category Archives: experiences

The London Olympics – My Part In Its Downfall: Part Two

Posted on Jun 28, 2019 by TanGental

Having won the bid, the initial euphoria diminished somewhat. Beijing still had to host their games and there was sure to be a lot of controversy there. In addition, in typical British ways, as soon as we’d done something successful … Continue reading →

Posted in experiences, history, law, London, miscellany, Olympics | Tagged history, London, memories, Olympics | 10 Comments

Naturalised Londoner: That Outdoor Life, Part One

Posted on Oct 11, 2018 by TanGental

As an Articled clerk, trainee solicitor as it is now known, back in 1979, one of my many jobs was to act as a sort of underpaid postman. To hire a motorcycle dispatch rider cost real money, back then. What … Continue reading →

Posted in experiences, humour, London, memories, miscellany, thought | Tagged articled clerk, delivery boy, humour, London | 41 Comments

Duelling Gardens #gardens #competitiveurges

Posted on Jul 12, 2017 by TanGental

While this post wanders hither and yon, on the subject of my apparently dwindling competitive spirit, I’ll populate it with pictures from the garden today. There is a link – sort of – at the end… I’m a bundle of contradictions, sometimes. One … Continue reading →

Posted in competition, experiences, gardening, gardens, miscellany, thought piece, writing | Tagged competitive spirit, family, gardens, generosity, philosophy, writing | 29 Comments

Geoffle 6.0, the Reboot

Posted on Nov 30, 2016 by TanGental

Ok, time for a moment of self-indulgence. By some off-kilter astro-clock I’m told I have collected 60 New Years on this fast moving lump of rock. As the heading suggests I’d rather think of that as Geoffrey 6.0, the Reboot … Continue reading →

Posted in experiences, family, life, miscellany, philosophy | Tagged life, philosophy, turning 60 | 55 Comments

A rehabilitation of sorts

Posted on May 7, 2016 by TanGental

If you own a property in the UK or have anything to do with property you will know that this stuff is the worst thing you can find close by. Japanese knotweed is the Lucifer of weeds, the Capo Dei … Continue reading →