It was of course more dangerous back then, what with those German bombs dropping all over the place... (View Post)

Throughout history, the first son took over the family farm, business or trade and any additional sons had the choice between the military, the clergy or becoming a merchant or explorer or somesuch. … (View Post)

Evri is utterly diabolical. As Hermes in the UK before, they were no better. What I don't get is across Europe Hermes provide a reliable delivery service using uniformed trained staff in liverie… (View Post)

The first class delivery target is 93% next day, not 90%, not that they have been achieving it of late. To.have such a high chance of next day delivery from anywhere in the UK to anywhere else is sti… (View Post)

It’s past 11 pm, and a warm sunny evening out there, with people still sitting out and enjoying an evening drink, with the sun an hour and a half before it dips below the horizon. Tomorrow I head nor… (View Post)