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• D Day landings From Jamesapps in Catblogger (26 days old)

  As a man who was born during WWII I am grateful for the men and women of my father's generation for doing their bit and poking the cold steel up the Gemans.  My problem at the moment is the celebratio… more

• Fun with the TV license Authority From Jamesapps in Catblogger (31 days old)

  I listen to the radio, work on my computer, read the newspapers and read books and sometimes I listen to music on tape and CD.  I have a television monitor on which I watch video reels and DVD movies.… more

• Communication with Tesco From Jamesapps in Catblogger (32 days old)

  I Thought that before I begin complaining again I need to cheer you up with a picture of our greatest national icon and introduce you to Ratty the Ship's Rat and talisman of Island Artists - we are aw… more

• Tescos again From Jamesapps in Catblogger (34 days old)

  So I had a reply from Tesco that said "Thank you for yourr feedback" and went on to say that they were always happy to get feedback from their customers in order to offere a better service.  Being som… more

• Anti-Tesco a Rant From Jamesapps in Catblogger (40 days old)

  Sophie Puss - contemplating her navel. For several years I have burbled along doing my weekly shop at my local Tesco store using it as a convenient one stop shop on my way home from work on  a Frid… more

• Identity Cards From Jamesapps in Catblogger (198 days old)

  Getting grumpy am I and maybe for a reason. Although I sometimes agree with the idea of Identity Cards I am disturbed by the latest reports of High street retailers (Boots perhaps) being given the me… more

• Don't I look gorgeous? From Jamesapps in Catblogger (217 days old)

    Sophie Puss was born in New Zealand so when I moved back here I brought her with me.  She is a lovable, lively cat now ten years old and enjoys a game with a cheap toy although she is addicted … more

• Electric motor cars From Jamesapps in Catblogger (217 days old)

  The rumors have it that in the near future we will be able to claim a subsidy for purchasing an electrically powered motor vehicle. Wow! Great idea? First we have to have the infrastructure in place… more

• The Place I live From Jamesapps in Catblogger (222 days old)

                On a more cheerful note I thought I must talk about the place I live.  Sheppey and Sittingbourne in Kent is considered by some as an area of outstanding mediocraty.  Recently I… more

• Pirates From Jamesapps in Catblogger (223 days old)

  Now that the Somalian pirates have defied the US forces sent to assist and had the gall to hi-jack an American ship we are likely to see some fireworks. The oops factor has kicked in and these high s… more

• Zen and friendly people. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (235 days old)

  I went to Sissinghurst gardens in Kent this weekend to see the early arrival of their spring bulbs and plants before the trees and shrubs began to take over. The idea was to enjoy a walk in the post … more

• On Books and Reading From Jamesapps in Catblogger (241 days old)

  I was encouraged by a contact from rainbowgirl to think again about the books I read or have read when I read her blog.  I was surprised to see that she had read some of the books I had read cons… more

• On being a cat lover From Jamesapps in Catblogger (243 days old)

  I know that I have introduced myself as a cat lover so there may be nothing new in me doing so if it were not for a few more observations.  I talk to my cat and of late I have noticed that she se… more

• Tough times From Jamesapps in Catblogger (252 days old)

  Okay, so we are going through some tough times here, right? Be aware that for the past two decades we have ridden high on good wages, unlimited credit, piles of available goods and the expectation we… more

• Christmas and dropping out for a while. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (265 days old)

  There is one thing that happens to all of us at some time or another and that is the need to disappear for a few weeks and as they say to chill out.  In this case the chilling out was chilling in… more

• The usual Christmas blurb From Jamesapps in Catblogger (331 days old)

  Okay, so we are at the end of the year; the mad scramble to feed the metaphorical five thousand has emptied the supermarket shelves of brusssel sprouts, turkeys and many perishable viands; wines and s… more

• Walking in the cold From Jamesapps in Catblogger (361 days old)

  I left my cat at home snoozing fatly beside the heater on Saturday 22nd and took to walking with my sister using the Ringlestone Arms in Kent as my base.  We dressed up well in 'sensible' clothes… more

• New President - a welcome change From Jamesapps in Catblogger (380 days old)

  From where I sit and watch the American elections it appears that the American people have taken the inevitable step and voted for the right man. Even if his opponant had been of a similar ilk, white… more

• On writing Haiku and short stories From Jamesapps in Catblogger (392 days old)

  I am a writer:  that I am also an artist is another part of me that adds to my status a servant to my cat and a lover of motorcycles, and allows me to be creative on my own count and appreciate c… more

• A more serious note - assisted suicide From Jamesapps in Catblogger (397 days old)

  I was sad when I read about Daniel James.  When I say sad it was not just because of his condition or the decision he came to, but that we in this society of ours have forgotten that in societie… more

• The aftermath of poetry day From Jamesapps in Catblogger (404 days old)

  I was at home on Thursday 9th October working at home instead of at the school where I hang about telling 6th formers what to do,  waiting for the gas inspector to arrive to inspect my gas heater… more

• Back to black cats From Jamesapps in Catblogger (411 days old)

  I am aware that October is here and soon we will be embracing the idea of halloween - the night before All Hallows the day when spirits of the dead are forgiven as they walk in our world.  The im… more

• The Moon and Haiku and Wolf Howling From Jamesapps in Catblogger (432 days old)

  Dateline: 13th September two days before the full moon.  Location: The RSPB reserve on Elmley Marshes on the Isle of Sheppey.Purpose: To read the results of a workshop on Haiku poems to  a g… more

• The ideal summer holiday - paint your flat. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (447 days old)

  I tried hard to fit in with the terracotta walls, gold woodwork in the bedroom, reddish brown in the hallway and the lounge.  I honestly tried to come to terms with the white wall with the red po… more

• On black cats in particular. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (471 days old)

  In 1986 I met Toots; this was after losing my all black tom cat Frodo who was a strange cat and seemed to be attached to me from the beginning.  Frodo was the only cat I have ever met who would r… more

• Cats and an outlook on hard work From Jamesapps in Catblogger (473 days old)

  I have a cat; a black cat with green eyes and a few faint white marks who appears to be devoted to comfort. She also seems to like my company and follows me around in the house, and when we were able… more

• End of Summer School - teamwork extended. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (476 days old)

  One of the great things about children is that when given free rein to explore after they have first been given an idea is that do it with enthusiasm. These boys and girls are year six pupils going in… more

• Summer School - how to team build. From Jamesapps in Catblogger (479 days old)

  Children are competitive. If there is one thing a child likes is being recognised by their peers as the leader, the cool kid, the one the others listen to. The task of teachers, teaching assistants an… more

• Back on line again From Jamesapps in Catblogger (482 days old)

  Back on line again after a move from one flat to another. An absence of a month and in the meantime our beloved leader has been given a belly blow in Glasgow East. I see also that he has decided to… more

• A Walk Around Hollingbourne, Kent From Jamesapps in Catblogger (513 days old)

  For those of you who may not be familiar with the area around Maidstone in Kent the village of Hollingbourne is one of those ancient villages that nestle below the North Downs close to the river Medwa… more

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