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

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 →