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precocious

overheard on a train leaving York towards Newcastle. Lee(4) asking his sister Emma(5) about the things they could see out of the window and passing comment on the decline of the British manufacturing industry:- “What did they used to make … Continue reading

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smoking carriages into the sidings?

i’ve never smoked in my life & given the choice i don’t normally sit in the smoking carriages but i am certain i am missing out on something.. my grandma (a smoker) used to live in Manchester and come to … Continue reading

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quo vadis?

I have a funny relationship with Finnish wellington boot manufacturers Nokia, largely they make me happy but occasionally they do something to confuse or bewilder me. (Much like any other of my relationships.) I love their phones, but they can … Continue reading

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