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- December 1st, 2009
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Christmas Cheer from GAP
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of GoViral. All opinions are 100% mine.I'm feeling a little bit frazzled at the moment. It's that time of year again, where Christmas gifts have to be…
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Blog nightmares
It's been quite a while since I posted here. I've been having a total nightmare with Blogger. I've been able to log in, but when I've been trying to create new posts, my browser's been freezing. It's…
- September 30th, 2009
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My visit to the Skirrid Mountain Inn
I recently became fascinated by the haunted history of the Skirrid Mountain Inn, which lies in the small Monmouthshire village of Llanfihangel Crucorney, in south-east Wales. When I realised a recent.…
- September 17th, 2009
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Larry Warren discusses the Rendlesham Forest UFO
I recently came across these clips of Larry Warren, one of the witnesses to the Rendlesham Forest UFO case, discussing the case itself. Enjoy! Continue reading ...
- September 14th, 2009
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Skirrid visit planned
I hope to visit the Skirrid Mountain Inn soon. I'll be updating my article about the pub's ghosts with any new information I uncover. I'll also add some personal impressions to the article,... Contin…
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Siani goes a-hunting?
I might be off to the Skirrid Mountain Inn soon. I called the pub today, and dogs are allowed in one of the bars, so Jake and I may well be heading off there, either tomorrow, or next week. It all dep…
- September 13th, 2009
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Long time, no post
Seems like a lifetime ago since I last posted to this blog. Truth is, I've not had anything interesting to say, I've been nowhere worth writing about, and I thought it best to take a break.There are a…
- August 19th, 2009
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University Clearing 2009 (UCAS)
After months of nail-biting, the 'A' level results are finally out. How did you do? Perhaps you just missed getting the grades for your chosen university? Or maybe you didn't apply, thinking you would…
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Web hosting
I'm still toying with the idea of starting my own paranormal podcast. I mentioned it here a few months ago. The main thing that has stopped me getting it off the ground so far, is cost. Regular podcas…
- August 5th, 2009
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Changes
I'm in the process of redesigning Strange Days (again), to give it a more professional look, so please excuse the mess at the moment. I've removed all monetized content. Hopefully, this will make...…
- August 4th, 2009
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I'm on the radio today
Sorry for the short notice on this. I posted an announcement on Facebook, but forgot all about my poor old blog. My friend, Alison Lenihan, has invited me on her radio show this afternoon, to talk...…
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I'm on the radio today
Sorry for the short notice on this. I posted an announcement on Facebook, but forgot all about my poor old blog. My friend, Alison Lenihan, has invited me on her radio show this afternoon, to talk abo…
- July 20th, 2009
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Some new Jake pics
It's been a while since I posted any pics of young Jake. Don't be fooled by the innocent face - he's been up to all sorts of naughtiness lately. I've stopped using his harness, because he's worked out…
- July 14th, 2009
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Constitution Hill, Swansea - wall collapse
A 32ft section of wall collapsed at around 00.30 on Sunday morning, on Constitution Hill, near Swansea city centre. Just hours earlier, we drove past. I'm so glad it didn't go then. I'm especially tha…
- July 7th, 2009
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Whatnot
I've been quite busy recently, so I've not had much time for blogging. On Saturday, I took a break from everything, and had my first night out in months. I went to see my friend's band perform at a lo…
- July 3rd, 2009
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Find Hotels With Twitter
I absolutely love Twitter. It has many uses not immediately apparent. I've recently discovered it's an excellent online tool for discovering good hotels. People often tweet about their experience of a…
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Help Llys Nini provide a Safe Haven
I can't remember whether or not I've blogged about my new job as a volunteer fundraiser at RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre, here in Swansea. I know I announced it on Facebook. I'm working with my long-t…
- July 2nd, 2009
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Dog Shampoo
I'm fortunate enough to have a happy, well adjusted dog in almost every possible way. But I face a real conundrum when trying to select a suitable dog shampoo to bathe my Jake with. Luckily, as he's a…
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Busy bee
Apologies for the lack of posts here over the last few days. My laptop is out of action, so I'm having to borrow Wayne's. I don't have access to any of my files or software, and it's driving me nuts.…
- June 24th, 2009
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Damn you, Acer
I called Acer on Saturday, about my laptop problem. It seemed to be an issue with the power adapter. They asked me to email them proof of purchase, and they would get right back to me. They didn't. I'…
- June 20th, 2009
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Damn you, Acer
My laptop's power cord died a death overnight. I've changed the fuse, but nothing happened. I've got 50 minutes of battery power left. Ugh. Luckily, the laptop is still under warranty, so I'm just wai…
- June 19th, 2009
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Web Hosting Geeks
You may remember, a few months ago, that I had plans to start my own podcast. After some research, many of the free podcast hosting services left a lot to be desired. So if this project is to be a suc…
- June 18th, 2009
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I'm still around
Apologies for the lack of posts here recently - I've been a bit busy with various things. Remember me mentioning that I had been mistakenly told the creep who stole my bag had been sentenced to 2½ ye…
- June 16th, 2009
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Ghosts of the Skirrid Mountain Inn
Introduction Haunted hostelries are a recurring theme in paranormal lore, their eerie environments often inspiring the works of famous novelists. Cornwall's famous Jamaica Inn inspired the Daphne du.…
- June 14th, 2009
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Microspec CRM software
Probably one of the most crucial aspects of running any business, whatever its size, is Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The contact management features of most office suites are often rather…
- June 8th, 2009
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Birthday boy and house fires
It was Jake’s birthday yesterday. He’s now two, bless him. He looked a bit bemused when I sang Happy Birthday to him, a la Marilyn Monroe singing to the president (but without looking like her, al…
- June 4th, 2009
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Criminal Justice System sucks!
Just had a call from the Witness Care Unit. They got their facts all jumbled. The pig who mugged me hasn't been sentenced. He's due for sentencing on June 10th. Why the hell can't these people get it…
- June 3rd, 2009
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Siani's veggie spaghetti and 'meatballs' recipe
Made a really nice dinner tonight, which was totally vegetarian. It was pretty simple to make. And because I'm feeling generous, here's my recipe.Veggie Spaghetti and Meatballs(serves 4)1 bag Swedish-…
- June 2nd, 2009
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Pain in the neck
Sorry for the lack of posts here lately. I've had a nasty flare-up of my spinal arthritis and cervical spondylosis, and didn't want to write a pile of 'woe is me' type posts. It's still very painful,…
- May 31st, 2009
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Trendy ergonomic office furniture?
As regular readers of this blog know, I have cervical spondylosis, a form of spinal arthritis. It makes sitting at a desk to use a computer very painful and difficult. It also means I have to take gre…
- May 30th, 2009
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T-Shirt weather!
I've lost interest in knitting now the warm weather's here. I might get into customising my own T-shirts instead. I have some nice design ideas that would be ideal for T-shirt printing. Let's hope thi…
- May 27th, 2009
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Apologies
My apologies to anyone who has recently been trying to view this site. It was hit by technical glitches which have now been resolved - something to do with DNS, hosting and other such nightmares....…
- May 21st, 2009
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Cancer and asbestos exposure
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer which affects the body's mesothelial cells. These cells form a protective layer around the outer surfaces of most of our internal organs. This protective lining is r…
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Mugger sentenced
I've just been told that John Mylan, the man who mugged me, has received a 2½ year prison sentence. Alas, chances are, if he behaves himself inside, he'll be released on licence after serving half of…
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Strange orb in the sky, strange man at the door
There's a strange, glowing orb in the sky. It's so bright, I can't look directly at it. It's giving off a bit of heat as well. The alien object looks a bit sneaky to me, as it occasionally hides behin…
- May 20th, 2009
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Air Conditioning
Are you happy with the air quality and ambient temperature in your home? Is the air too dry? Too dusty? Is too much moist air causing condensation and damp mould growth? Maybe there's too much noise o…
- May 19th, 2009
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Apex Payday Loans
Do you often find yourself short of cash in the run-up to pay day? It's something that happens to most of us at one time or another, especially when unexpected bills need to be settled.An Apex Faxless…
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Guilty
I'm pleased to say that the vile man who mugged me at knife-point in February, had his plea hearing yesterday, and pleaded guilty. It means I won't have to go to court and give evidence. The down side…
- May 15th, 2009
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Sleepless again
Can't sleep. It's Friday night, the drunks are out, and my dog hates them. So every time he hears a drunken voice outside, he goes ballistic. I've often seen dogs reacting with hostility to drunken pe…
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Jake - 1, SanDisk Flash Drive - 0
My dog just killed my new 8GB USB flash drive. I'd had it less than a month, and had about 4 GB worth of data on it from my desktop PC, most of which I had yet to copy on to my laptop. I left my lapto…
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Rustic furniture?
Just a quickie! Do you prefer rustic furniture or glitzy modern stuff? I prefer the former - nice, lovingly hand-carved, traditional pieces, where you can see the grain and knots in the wood.
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Socks, dogs and King Arthur
Who stole the sun? The weather has been utterly horrid over the last couple of days. Wednesday was quite nice. I took Jake on a long walk, and ended up at one of my favourite coffee shops in Swansea,…
- May 13th, 2009
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Power steering
Does your car have the very best, most technologically advanced power steering? Maybe you'd like to have it, and even know how to upgrade your vehicle's power steering rack. But as an individual, rath…
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Can't sleep, won't sleep
I can't get to sleep tonight. Every time I settle down, something disturbs me. I'm not quite sure what's up with the little pug next door, but he has yapped almost incessantly for hours. He settles fo…
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The Gosford UFO incident
I've come across a YouTube clip which detail a fascinating Australian UFO case. Known as the Gosford incident, its multiple witnesses included professionals, police officers, and dozens of other... C…
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Strange Days is back!
My apologies for the lack of posts here in recent months. I won't bore you with the why and wherefore of it all. Sometimes, I just have to step back from paranormal reading and research. I can't... C…
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Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap
As a cat owner, one of my major concerns about fitting a cat flap, is the worry that the neighbourhood toms might invade my home, and leave their scent behind. I also worry that strange cats may enter…
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Gordon Brown and ATM police escorts
Image by World Economic Forum via FlickrIs it my imagination, or is the prime minister getting sillier by the day? I don't normally get political on this blog, but today, I feel obliged to say I don't…
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Licky dog
I may be taking Jake to see the vet soon. He's not ill, but he's absolutely obsessed with licking people and objects. No cushion, floor or piece of furniture is safe from him, and he keeps leaving wet…
- May 12th, 2009
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Kidzsmart
I've recently come across an excellent range of children's educational products, which are perfect for charitable, educational and leisure-based organisations. All the products are customisable with a…
