Tony Hatfield's Retired Ramblings

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The first crops from Plot #12 Broad beans Early spuds Strawberries Acqua Dulche Maris peer "Marshmallow" "Claudia" Read more →

Man City's Saviour?

It may be true that the £81 million quid used by the former Thai prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, is "clean". But Seymour Pierce's executive chairman, Keith Harris, involved in the deal would say that wouldn't he? After all, Seymour Pierce... Read more →

These McCanns are Just Unlucky?

G. McCann tells us on his blog today that. "Unfortunately shortly after arriving in London I had my wallet stolen which meant I was running late." The McCanns seem to attract thieves! Read more →

Let's Hear It for the Fen Raft Spider-and Other Invertebrates

Next week BBC 2 latest flagship wildlife show starts. "Saving Planet Earth" is a nine ten parter. Each week a celebrity asks the audience for money to save a particular species of endangered animal. You can see a list of... Read more →

More from the Rambler's Photo Archive.

1994 was the first year Anne and I visited Sicily in the spring. Our base was Giardini Naxos.From there we visited Taormina and Etna. Giardini Naxos. Recent lava flow on Etna. Before the ascent- the warm and easy bit! Brrrrrrr.... Read more →

More money from the Madeleine Kitty?

A couple of days ago I read the bringmadeleinehome website. G McCann writes this: "Kate and I dropped Jon at the airport this morning and picked up some more friends/family who have come out to see us, but particularly the... Read more →

From Rambler's Photo-Archive.Le Mans 1971

Earlier this week, Mr and Mrs Rambler decided to sort out one of the cupboards in the spare bedroom. Under a stone of Christmas decorations, we found a box stuffed with old photographs. Amongst the envelopes were plastic boxes with... Read more →

We Want To Grieve.

A real journalist from German Radio got a bit of a duffing up by the British tabloids. But she was the first to ask the question I, and I think many other bloggers wanted to ask one of the members... Read more →

William and Harry-the Poor Dears.

If someone offered me a wager to distinguish Prince Charles' sons I would have to decline. I can point out one which looks nothing like Charles who goes clubbing, gets pissed falls over and dresses-up as a Nazi.....from the other,... Read more →

Who are behind the Madeleine Fund?

I've just spent a quid at Companies House. Yes, you've guessed it the details of the Madeleine Fund- or to be more precise " Madeleine Fund: Leaving No Stone Unturned Limited." Number 06248215-are available. The Company is Registered at the... Read more →