Accordingly, Petanque/Boule clubs often have a little statuette or similar rather than a lass of said name poised and available in case of a white wash or drubbing. I had wondered about having a go at the sport myself having had a few games in Pompadour during our long stay. This does...
My thoughts: set in the world of molly houses, secretive clubs where gay and bisexual men gathered when homosexuality was illegal and men could be hung for the crime of sodomy, The Betrayal of Thomas True relates in slightly Dickensian ways, the story of young Thomas True, who runs away to...
In March, two of my favorite clubs sent out emails stating they were meeting with ClassPass executives because they were unable to stay in the service with discounted pricing. I was surprised how open the gym owners were, to the point where they sent out emails “we’re going to meet with...
the ultra-exclusive golf club that sits on 140 acres amid the McMansions and greenery of suburban Montgomery County. Status-wise, Squires is no West Point, but it’s not without cultural significance: It’s one of about 20 all-male golf clubs left in the...
And wish me luck with the various projects!! Events/Clubs/ReadIndies As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve very much enjoyed taking part in various events and challenges over the year, as well as hosting. I’m sure that will continue in 2025, and for a start, this month I’m going to join...
that the flashes were getting closer. Eventually we moseyed down into town, and looked around for a place to have one final birthday toast. Although it was the weekend during tourist season, most places were closing up by then, with the exception of clubs that looked loud and uncomfortable....
Answer:ABYSS(i.e. “pit”). Solution is ASS (i.e. “fool”) wrapped “around” BY (i.e. “near”), like so: A(BY)SS. Guest called in endlessly demanding (8) Answer:STRANGER(i.e. “guest”). Solution is RANG (i.e. “called”) placed “in” STERN (i.e. “demanding”) ...
the left of this road, and then on the beach. Now we as a family always and I mean always sat near to the lighthouse. Picture on the right. There was also an old shipwreck on the left in our time there along long time before this photo was taken. In the times I was there the...
I received via Facebook a photo of an old 45 I had sold in clubs a million years ago. An original called The Wedding Song. The woman who sent the photo still treasured the song and was thrilled to have located me after all these decades. She was even more thrilled when I sent her ...
Garden clubs know the good stuff when they see it and are adept at sharing the news of such things. Two examples are the spring club fundraisers for the Here and There Garden Club and the New Neighbors Garden Club. Both are clubs with members from the South Dayton area. Either club woul...