Sunday, 31 December 2017
Tuesday, 26 December 2017
Intensive English course for one week in a beautiful English Lake District Country House
Learning English on a one week course in a beautiful English Country house set in the Lake District A totally unique experience...with luxury accommodation..all food..excursions to some Lakes..and continuous English taught..6th to the 13th of August 2018...only six places available.
for more info contact this site or r.jdodd@outlook.com
for more info contact this site or r.jdodd@outlook.com
Monday, 18 December 2017
The facial hair
.I looked forward so much to viewing Murder on the Orient Express.
A great story by a fantastic mystery writer..a wonderful cast led and Directed by Kenneth Branagh..terrific scenery, photography and design work...with some of the most experienced and talented Producers and film makers in the world...and all I can remember is that dreadful moustache...How did that get past the scrutiny. It probably had its own Winnebago.
And Margaret Rutherford was the best detective in the world...she would have solved this one before her second cream bun in the tea carriage...one shake of her jowls and bingo...solved.
A great story by a fantastic mystery writer..a wonderful cast led and Directed by Kenneth Branagh..terrific scenery, photography and design work...with some of the most experienced and talented Producers and film makers in the world...and all I can remember is that dreadful moustache...How did that get past the scrutiny. It probably had its own Winnebago.
And Margaret Rutherford was the best detective in the world...she would have solved this one before her second cream bun in the tea carriage...one shake of her jowls and bingo...solved.
Sunday, 10 December 2017
English Language course in the English Lake District
My partner is about to finalise a English language course for English language students in a beautiful converted farmhouse in the heart of the Lake district The price will include...Tranfer from the airport.. intensive English learning..ensuite rooms..all meals found..and several excursions around some lake areas...Max number of four students..the course will run for 6 to 9 days
enquire here first
enquire here first
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Magintys Quest.
For all those visitors from China..Maginty's Quest is a story for youngish readers 11 to 15...full of fun and strange sea creatures...written primarily for readers in China..Does anyone know of a reputable publishing company I can approach to see if we can publish in China.
please reply on r.jdodd@outlook.com
please reply on r.jdodd@outlook.com
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Rogue wheel.
Just a very quick little story which happened a long time ago...but a slightly different outcome would have been disastrous.
I was born and raised in that part of the UK called the Lake District...from an early age I wanted to explore every inch of this stunning part of the world.
Shen my then wife and I got married we moved to a coastal town but we still visited the mountains and lakes at every opportunity...we loved rock climbing and joined that small community.
One weekend we all six of us piled into a small van owned by one of my friends..we were all going up to Keswick for a drink with some other pals..a good time beckoned.
On the outskirts of Keswick there is a long left hand curve as you approach the town..we were not in a hurry but doing a fair speed..when suddenly the van lurched to one side and we quickly ground to a halt....but fortunately at the side of the road...silence ensued. Then we noticed a wheel, still at speed, racing along the road..in a straight line.It took but a second to realise that it was one of ours that had suddenly decided to go solo and part company with the van.
We all watched its progress..all slightly mesmerised as it happily went on its way towards a Bus Stop sign on the far side of the road where the bend became more acute. No problem..except that a small old lady was waiting for the bus and was looking in the direction it would arrive from..Keswick..
She had no inkling that possible death or major injury was almost silently doing fifty miles an hour towards her..We all just watched, there was nothing we could do..The impact would be about two hundred yards away and was imminent
Then a small miracle happened
About ten feet from impact the old lady slowly turned to look to where we were..As she turned the very large tire hit the kerb stone and sailed straight over her head to land in the field behind her..She never saw or heard it...and was completely unaware of what had just occurred.
We waited until hr bus arrived then retrieved the wheel.
Narrow escape all round.
Just thought you might like to know.
I was born and raised in that part of the UK called the Lake District...from an early age I wanted to explore every inch of this stunning part of the world.
Shen my then wife and I got married we moved to a coastal town but we still visited the mountains and lakes at every opportunity...we loved rock climbing and joined that small community.
One weekend we all six of us piled into a small van owned by one of my friends..we were all going up to Keswick for a drink with some other pals..a good time beckoned.
On the outskirts of Keswick there is a long left hand curve as you approach the town..we were not in a hurry but doing a fair speed..when suddenly the van lurched to one side and we quickly ground to a halt....but fortunately at the side of the road...silence ensued. Then we noticed a wheel, still at speed, racing along the road..in a straight line.It took but a second to realise that it was one of ours that had suddenly decided to go solo and part company with the van.
We all watched its progress..all slightly mesmerised as it happily went on its way towards a Bus Stop sign on the far side of the road where the bend became more acute. No problem..except that a small old lady was waiting for the bus and was looking in the direction it would arrive from..Keswick..
She had no inkling that possible death or major injury was almost silently doing fifty miles an hour towards her..We all just watched, there was nothing we could do..The impact would be about two hundred yards away and was imminent
Then a small miracle happened
About ten feet from impact the old lady slowly turned to look to where we were..As she turned the very large tire hit the kerb stone and sailed straight over her head to land in the field behind her..She never saw or heard it...and was completely unaware of what had just occurred.
We waited until hr bus arrived then retrieved the wheel.
Narrow escape all round.
Just thought you might like to know.
Sunday, 9 July 2017
The Fiddler
A tale of sex, drugs and a string quartet it follows the adventures of a young musician. A journey that takes him from his rural farm to the heights of his chosen profession, meeting treachery, corrupt aristocracy, thieves, friends, lovers ,besotted nuns, love, passion and a great loss, finally murder pays a visit.
Very similar to todays music business.
Set in 18th century Italy.
Now available in the USA from BARNES AND NOBLE bookstores.
ISBN 978-0-9935414-7
Get ahead of the crowd.....
A tale of sex, drugs and a string quartet it follows the adventures of a young musician. A journey that takes him from his rural farm to the heights of his chosen profession, meeting treachery, corrupt aristocracy, thieves, friends, lovers ,besotted nuns, love, passion and a great loss, finally murder pays a visit.
Very similar to todays music business.
Set in 18th century Italy.
Now available in the USA from BARNES AND NOBLE bookstores.
ISBN 978-0-9935414-7
Get ahead of the crowd.....
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