Posted in Ramblings on Mar 15th, 2008
I have just watched one of the best pieces of rugby that I have ever seen on television, when the pride of Wales clashed with the French competing for the six nations championship.
The match was absolutely fantastic to watch and the result was hard fought and totally deserved.
I am not Welsh, but live in Powys, [...]
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Posted in Ramblings on Mar 12th, 2008
Chief Constable Mike Todd was a ‘Coppers’ Copper’ according to his colleagues. He was well respected, at the top of his game, and had a reputation for making the difficult arrest and the difficult statements in public.
Mike had challenged organised crime directly and was at the forefront on the ‘battle on terror’.
Judged as the ideal [...]
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Posted in Ramblings on Mar 11th, 2008
Lord Goldsmith (ex Attorney General) appears to be trying to make sure that he stays in with HRH by calling for all kids to have to pledge allegiance to the Queen prior to leaving school, and that there should be a National Holiday along the lines of Australia day.
Personally, I don’t have a particular difficulty [...]
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