My Somerset Life

Brian Snellgrove

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An interesting 24 hours

Last night and early this morning I was seriously questioning my ability to stay on this mortal plane. Food I had digested would not go down, I feel sick and listless without any energy. This morning I could not get...

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World speed record in dentistry

I have just returned from a visit to my dentist and as I type my mouth is still numb. Yesterday I had an impression taken for a lower plate. Today I went along to have it fitted and have 3 teeth removed. After a pain...

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A couple of day’s break

Chard in Somerset must be one of the least exciting places to stay but we found ourselves there in a very charming bed and breakfast as we were desiring a short break from sitting in front of the computer plus all the...

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A funeral of a friend – in retrospect

I have held off a few days to fully contemplate the passing of a person I have known for 45 years. We journeyed up via Avebury avoiding the M4 and I paid my respects to the ancient stones. In some way I feel they...

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An upcoming Funeral of a friend

It is ages since I have been to a funeral. Six years ago I went to one such occasion, a close friend of Francoise. I did not attend the service but stood outside as we arrived late.  The mood was chatty and friendly....

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A serious catch-up after over 2 months

Written early January 2022 An inordinate amount of time has passed since I wrote my last entry. My wife and I are basically well but I'm affected with teeth trouble or should I say lack of them, when a couple of teeth...

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A few days in Plymouth

I have been away for a few days. We went to stay at Premier Inn (East)  in Plymouth. The town itself is historically a naval establishment with deep harbors which was why it was chosen. There are no sandy beaches...

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Sunday morning – a time for reflection

Yesterday Saturday the 30th of October we decided on an impulse to visit Bristol and see an exhibition on the history of street art. As it happens we did not make the exhibition due to it being full but we did have a...

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Bad news by the bucket-load

My inbox always greets me with the latest slew of developments in the roll out and manifestation of the so called 'vaccine' - actually a bio-weapon for the compromise of our immune system. It varies from day to day but...

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New phase in my diary writing – Day one

From now on I shall be writing about the world as I see it from the Christian point of view including self development and how I see the whole co**vid thing. Day to day matters are less important especially as another...

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How to put your audience to sleep

Yesterday Friday I was called by an old contact to come along to a lecture about 5G. The venue was in Dorset but only 40 minutes from our home so we thought 'why not'. About 50 of us gathered in a light (too light as...

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