Monthly Archives: February 2010

Essential Babylon 5 episode list

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Chris

Remember that full set of Babylon 5 DVDs we bought ourselves for Christmas? Well, we’re already into the fourth series. (Only one more season after this one — boo hoo!) This might be a good time to point out, for … Continue reading →

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How to stand under Niagara Falls without getting wet

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Chris

Just make sure it’s switched off when you visit. Puzzled? Let me explain… Having let it languish on the shelves for a couple of years, I’ve just started reading John Todd’s ‘Race for the World‘, and it’s already thrown up … Continue reading →

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Belvoir cordials

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Chris

When you get thirsty, there’s nothing better than a cool refreshing drink of fruit juice. (Well, except for a good strong cup of tea, maybe.) Try to find a soft drink that doesn’t contain glucose-fructose syrup (aka high fructose corn … Continue reading →

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Remembering William McBeath

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Chris

Further to our post (last September) about William McBeath, we were delighted to receive the following news in a comment from reader John Hamilton: Regarding your blog about William McBeath in Canwick Road cemetery. A group of Rangers supporters have … Continue reading →

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