Author Archives: Andy Heard

POTUS

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Andy Heard

  Well, Trump has done it. POTUS. Against all odds. Against all predictions. It proves that the American Political Establishment, as well as the hapless and hopeless pollsters, are as out of touch with their populace as the Brit equivalents … Continue reading →

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Kimberley-Clarke

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Andy Heard

Previously I discussed loo rolls in Cuba. This reminded me, and subsequently brings me on to loo rolls in the UK and a company called Kimberley – Clarke. I am sure you will know of this firm, especially if you … Continue reading →

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Poo Paper

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Andy Heard

I was told I would need to take some items to Cuba to make the holiday more enjoyable. Certain things are, apparently, difficult to get. Coffee, of the instant variety, for example. Tea bags, Shower gel, toothpaste and….toilet rolls! Cuban … Continue reading →

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On my way to Cuba

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Andy Heard

Well, here I am in sunny Manchester, gateway to the sun I am told. Actually I am in Manchester airport waiting for my flight to Cuba. Manchester is cold, big, wet and busy. My couple of days in a Premier … Continue reading →

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The Flight

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Andy Heard

I have 2015 kilometres to go. The on board computer on the screen in front of me just told me so. It also tells me we are over Trabzon. Yeah, I know, I think we’re lost too! But the pilot … Continue reading →

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Gatwick Airport

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Andy Heard

Gatwick Airport I queued up in W.H.Smiths. Honestly, I did. I hate W.H.Smiths. ‘Cos they make you queue. I have never been in a W.H Smiths and not queued. I hate W.H.Smiths with a passion. They make you queue just … Continue reading →

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Off Again

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Andy Heard

Well here I am travelling again. Only a fortnight after coming back from Thailand I am off to Abu Dhabi via Dubai. Gatwick is awkward to get to. At least from Deal it is. Its either a car ride up … Continue reading →

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Silence !

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Andy Heard

It’s 5,30 in the morning. I can’t sleep. They read my blog. The pigeons, they read my blog. Must do. Since I had my rant….nothing. Not a sound. That’s why I’m awake early, Too quiet. Far too quiet. Spookily quiet. … Continue reading →

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Mother Nature and early mornings.

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Andy Heard

F****** pigeons! I hate ’em. Honestly, I do. They are evil little f****** that have woken me every morning since I’ve returned. What sort of God invented f****** pigeons. They sit on my window cill and f****** coo. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Back Home

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Andy Heard

Well I’m back! What do I think was the best of my holiday to Thailand? Well, no disputing it was seeing the family really enjoying themselves. Especially Ava and Hattie in the pool. James and Kirsty seemed so relaxed as … Continue reading →

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