The origin of the Boxing Day holiday goes back a long way. The downstairs staff would get the day off after serving their masters and guests on Christmas day. One version is that the staff…
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Woking 1 – Farnborough 0
There is always something special about walking into a football ground shortly before kick-off. At Woking FC Kingfield Stadium this was a mix of the usual anticipation augmented by the wonderful smell of meat pies…
All I want for Christmas… (And it’s not world peace)
Like all children, I loved Christmas growing up. There was the anticipation, which led to the seemingly endless waiting. Watching the presents collect under the tree and wondering if Christmas day would ever actually arrive….
A wander around Guildford
I went out to lunch with friends in Guildford today, it was a beautiful December day, mild and sunny. With only two more shopping days until Christmas the town was a busy place. Tweet
Busiest weekend of the year…
We were in the office this morning (yep Sunday) talking about plans and traditions at this time of year. Friends and colleagues are heading all over the world for Christmas. Thailand, Florida, California, Ohio (reluctantly),…
A little Christmas rambling
This post is a little rambling, it kinda reflects how I feel today, but I hope worth it. Christmas this year was about spending time with my family, and I have a wonderful, supportive family….
Ho, ho, ho – Japanese style
It is absolutely fascinating to see the Western traditions and cultures that Japan has adopted, and in made it’s own in some way. Right now from the displays in shop windows and the decorations it’s…
It’s July 8th…
Todays WTF moment is coursesy of Sears in Alderwood Mall. It’s July 8th (and only 169 days until the big day) and Sears has Christmas decorations on the shelf, WTF… Not reduced, not on sale,…