Tag Archives: sport
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Having Earned My Respect
22Friday 10 March, 2017 by Uncle Spike
So far, I have lived a varied old life. In my half century and a bit, life has thrown all …
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Winter in Istanbul: Fenerbahçe
3Sunday 26 July, 2015 by Uncle Spike
When in Rome…. or Istanbul. My wife is an avid fan of Fenerbahçe, one of our top three football (soccer) …
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Weekly Photo Challenge: On the way (I)
18Friday 29 May, 2015 by Uncle Spike
…to being fit! This week’s first entry from me for the Weekly Photo Challenge was taken in Auckland, New Zealand, and …
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“Knowledge does not equal understanding”
15Thursday 28 May, 2015 by Uncle Spike
“Knowledge does not equal understanding” For those who reckon education is the answer, think again. Now that’s a very brave …
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T-minus ‘not long’ till summer
7Tuesday 03 March, 2015 by Uncle Spike
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Thankful at Thanksgiving – from Türkiye
21Wednesday 26 November, 2014 by Uncle Spike
It’s that time of year again when three things happen. One – over half my readers disappear to gorge on …
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement (II)
19Saturday 15 November, 2014 by Uncle Spike
This week’s second entry from me for the Weekly Photo Challenge was taken this morning, and is of our son, a …
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Watching Sports Lying Down
8Sunday 09 November, 2014 by Uncle Spike
This being the first of my posts about volunteering, I wanted to share a story that gives me warm goosey-bumpers …
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Do Bears Like Golf ?
9Saturday 13 September, 2014 by Uncle Spike
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Fancy a Spot of Fishing?
7Friday 05 September, 2014 by Uncle Spike
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Summer Skool Wiv Dad #3
8Wednesday 20 August, 2014 by Uncle Spike
As with most kids, whatever Mom or Dad does, they’ll wanna have a go too… Each morning, in hope of …
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Stoopid Is As Stoopid Does
8Wednesday 09 July, 2014 by Uncle Spike
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Serenity
11Thursday 03 July, 2014 by Uncle Spike
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Weekly Photo Challenge: On the Move (I)
43Friday 09 May, 2014 by Uncle Spike
This week’s first entry from me for the Weekly Photo Challenge is a traditional game played as part of a folk festival in …
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Well Put Sir
4Thursday 13 February, 2014 by Uncle Spike
We all have our personal views on ‘sensitive subjects’, but so often the mainstream media sits on the fence with …
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Being an Arse (Assistant Rafting Support Employee)
11Saturday 30 November, 2013 by Uncle Spike
Ever heard of the Franz Josef Glacier? I certainly hadn’t, well not before I stumbled across it on my travels …
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