My Somerset Life
Brian Snellgrove
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A day of local Fayres
June is THE time when it comes to local events where Joe Blogs ( to US readers - John Doe) brings his family for a free day out. 1st stop Collett Park in Shepton Mallett. The field was full of local interest stands,...
Adventures on the Jurassic coast
Wednesday was my birthday. So much has happened that I dont know if I will have the energy to write it all down. Left in the morning for a 47m journey to south Dorset. We stayed in a B and B in Bridport which was a...
A day of realization – word of the day is….
Today's word - schizotypal . People with schizotypal personality disorder are often described as odd or eccentric and usually have few, if any, close relationships. They generally don't understand how relationships...
Another local Fayre – today’s word is…..
Country and rural England are notable for summer fayres, usually associated with a church or a village/town. This time there was one at St Nicholas Church in Radstock, adjacent to Midsomer Norton where I live. During...
Start of my “Video and Text” store + a question of priorities
I have decided to use the diary as a store of must see videos as far as I am concerned. They will appear at the bottom of the page so my normal diary writings will be in their familiar place. My problem today is that...
To buy or not to buy an electric car (EV)
Following a number of probing questions from myself to a friend who was staying with us, he kindly went to considerable lengths to assemble information to assist those deciding whether to take an interest in such cars...
The Bath and West Show – my sixth visit?
To sunny skies did we venture, arriving at about 11.45 to this one of the four largest shows of this type in the UK. It felt a bit like deja vu with many familiar stands so instead I decided to seek out individuals and...
Extra – disgusting video – who thought this up?
Sometimes I become so outraged that I have to share things like this. I know my exemplar Samuel Pepys would have done. Schools teach children to masturbate! What is this world coming to. Skip this if you are easily...
A pictorial visit to Bath for my eye injection
To my great relief the uncomfortable chair which we had to sit on whilst receiving the injection has been replaced by a very comfortable mattress. Relaxing was far easier. Sometimes when I am injected I get a large red...
The last day of our guest
In the morning- we hung around then I decided to take Andrew to my very knowledgeable friend Terry. He knows a lot about American indeed world politics and all that is going on behind the scenes. He can speak for two...
An Arty Day in Bath
The Bear Flat area of Bath in Somerset is one of the most sort after areas in the 'arty' field. Every year they have a festival where 20 or so artists and designers open their homes to the public and display their...
Return from Cornwall
My goodness how easy it is to get out of the habit of my daily routine. I needed a holiday to realize that I needed a 'proper' holiday. I gave myself permission to do nothing and take the day over it. I have just read...
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A dairy by Brian Snellgrove
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Inspired by Samuel Pepys’ Diary 1633-1703