D-Day 6th June 1944

After knocking out 3 photo albums (Provence, Paris, UK & Brunei - viewable on my Travel blog), it occurred to me this morning that it is way past time for a Blog post! I have been neglectful but then, nothing has inspired me. Not a lot of worth in pondering, deliberating, chewing over and thinking... Continue Reading →

June 6, 2014 0

An awe inspiring WWII story

So many WWII stories are sad, shocking and appalling beyond words, but alongside the tragedy there are many tales of bravery, heroics and heart warming reports. Rarely are these stories of "good Germans" perhaps with the exception of one of the most famous Oskar Schindler...... Every now and again however, a tale comes to light... Continue Reading →

August 8, 2013 0

Protests in Trafalgar Square

Thatcher's Death "Party" In London Draws Hundreds This event made the TV news in Australia and firstly, I felt a sense of shame and disgust on behalf of the British public, mainly because of the lack of respect towards a dead woman but confusion reigned when a man was interviewed to explain his rationale. His... Continue Reading →

April 15, 2013 0

Scary UKIP gaining momentum….

I am speechless at the apparent response to a Daily Mail article... UKIP are b********, Maggie was good looking and Ed Miliband lacks his brother's charm: Denis Healey is still outspoken at 95 To which I replied: He is quite right, the UKIP party is dangerous - if you are thinking of voting for them,... Continue Reading →

March 30, 2013 0

WWII – The contemptible SS

Apparently with the intent of "showing the lives of SS men objectively" Mr Stekiewicz has re-emphasised just what a despicable race the German SS were leading up to and during WWII. The 'kindly' Auschwitz commander who sent youngsters to gas chambers then went home to play hide and seek with his childrenNo matter how much... Continue Reading →

February 2, 2013 0