I was at school in the 1970s and early 80s. We did nothing at all on the Slave Trade nor on Empire either at O level or A level. My daughter left school just over 3 years ago and my son does GCSEs ne… (View Post)

I smoked between 60 and 80 a day when I first started offshore. The logging unit where I worked was the only place on the rig outside of the accommodation you were allowed to smoke as we did all the … (View Post)

As I think I mentioned the other day I went out and told our bees the morning after the Queen died. Yes it is just a silly superstition but it is a tradition that appeals to me and I think it is nice… (View Post)

Yep agreed. It is funny that a lot of the politicians I haven't rated on a day to day basis have stepped up to the mark here. Not fawning or hypocritical, just empathic and considerate. (View Post)

I don't think it is difficult for them at all. With the exception of a few extremists both the Nats and the Republicans have understood that the best way to advance their cause is to allow Monar… (View Post)