I am quite happy for people to believe in what they wish. But to think it helps them in their chosen sports, well, 'God is on our side' tends to make...
Back when I was Rose farming in the Algarve, the big Nora ran dry ( that is a proper well, about 10ft across, with a bucket chain turned by a an old...
I just feel sorry for people like that. It is a mental problem, because whatever happens, he can't defend himself against it. Meanwhile, his life is...
I'm with Dan. Had some close shaves, but not been jelly kneed about it.
Had to swim quite a long way after being dumped by the boat, followed by the...
Arrived to take out a new date in the 60s, Noticed a nice Ferrari in the garage. It was silver.
Bit later, in Norfolk, local estate agent (..) drove...
I had a little 10ft 6" grp boat built in S Africa. Quite tubby and sort of double ender. Came with a ally pole mast and a dreadful sail. Converted to...
I really don't get the fascination on shaving another inch or so of a tiny boat to get the 'Shortest boat' record for any crossing. Basically you are...
When I lived in S Portugal, very few of the fisherman could swim and life jackets were never worn. Mostly passed around for the annual inspections. I...
Sweety used to program radio in DC in the 70s & 80s and has a couple of boxes of vinyl from then and before. Noticed some Stones rare ones. Like the...