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Benefit v Risk

A wee poem on this news Sand pits, snotters, playing in the burn – digging up daisies and climbing trees In and out of middens, catching wee fish – lumps on our heids and permaskint knees Wipe it oan yer jumper! there’s a piece and jam – now away and enjoy yersel until it gets [...]

The Other side of the Loch

I’ve been chronicling my canoe trips on Loch Lomond and elsewhere for over two years now. Generally the trips have been to the islands and have been, if not in flat calm conditions, then in a light breeze. Today Richie and I decided to go to the south side of Inchcruin to see if we [...]

The Dark Island

I was at a funeral recently where a more traditional version of this great Scots tune was played.I always think its a very emotional piece. Thanks to my friend Iain the piper for posting this fantastic jazzy version on Facebook. For the glory only, can any reader tell us which is “The Dark Island?”

Shocking Sons

So I can’t say too much having not been to a game yet. However, it’s played 4 lost 4 and a 6-0 defeat today. It could not be confused in any way with an encouraging start to the season. I feel sympathy for Jim Chapman because I know at first hand how desperately he wants [...]

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Wail! I Hug Male. (Tory Politician)

Emo Philips on Glasgow

I caught Emo’s Edinburgh Festival performance on Arthur Smith’s Edinburgh Bash the other night. “In Los Angeles we have drive by shootings. In Glasgow they have drive by head-buts. In Glasgow they call a sweat band a silencer!” More Emo quotes HERE.

What a Crispin Blunt!

PS Click here for those News of the World allegations in full.

This Whisky Tastes Like **ss!

Ken Fitlike brings me news of an exciting new whisky . I do wonder what all the fuss is about mind you. Anyone who has tasted the Co-op’s five year old own brand blend will have more than a working knowledge of what this stuff will taste like.