Welcome to my web site. I really enjoy living life to the full, trying and experiencing new things. I have put together this web site with information I have gathered from my life including Travel but also I have spent some time on Book Reviews, Film Reviews and Event Reviews which I hope you will enjoy. These are not formal “Reviews” (with a capital “R”) but rather what I think…

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Chaos: Making a New Science by James Gleick

This book has sat for years on my shelf with my feeling nervous at taking it on. This nervousness was misplaced as Gleick has provided quite a readable book explaining the principles behind Chaos theory… 2020-11-28

James Herriot's Yorkshire by James Herriot

I have always enjoyed James Herriot's (James Alfred Wight) Yorkshire vet series of books and the original 1978-1980 television series. It was his compassion for the animals and love of Yorkshire that… 2020-11-28

The Fairy Caravan by Beatrix Potter

One of Beatrix Potter's lesser known works, “The Fairy Caravan” tells the story of a guinea pig whose friends help solve his hair problems by applying a tonic leading to excessive locks. Feeling more… 2020-11-28

Transformers: Retribution by David J. Williams, and Mark S. Williams

This is the final book in the “History of the War for Cybertron” series telling the story of the Transformers before they reach earth in the animated television series and the Michael Bay films. The… 2020-11-28

Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky

A small artificial satellite orbiting a remote planet protects an experiment involving an infection of a nano-virus accelerating the development of the species inhabiting the planet and in doing so, hopefully,… 2020-11-14

Starsky & Hutch Directed by Todd Phillips

Set in the 1970s, this modern send-up of the classic TV series tells the story of two slightly mis-matched cops who are forced to be partners: David Starsky (Ben Stiller), a “by the book” cop loathed by… 2020-11-14

The Ikea Story by Bertil Torekull

I remember as a kid always looking forward to a trip to IKEA. It was so full of ideas and wonders and at a price even my young self could afford. From a very early age I became familiar with POANG, BILLY… 2020-11-08

Sahara by Michael Palin

A few years after the Michael Palin BBC “Sahara” travelogue television series was broadcast on the BBC I was lucky to have been able to trace at least a portion of his route when I visited Mali in 2004… 2020-11-01

Restaurant Review

The Cinnamon Club London (England) - Westminster

We really do like the executive chef of the “Cinnamon” collection of restaurants Vivek Singh but more than that, we love his food having been to most of his restaurants: … 2020-10-26

General Event Review

London Transport Museum: Museum After Dark London (England)

I have enjoyed the “London Transport Museum” for many years, taking in not only the museum but also the “Acton Depot” (on open days) where they have the majority of their material in storage. During the… 2020-10-22

Contagion Directed by Steven Soderbergh

The world is still under siege of COVID-19 so it is doubtless there will be resurgent interest in films that talk about global pandemics such as Outbreak and this film, “Contagion”… 2020-10-18

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller

The original “Sin City” film from 2005 was an incredibly atmospheric and faithful adaption of the graphic novel by Frank Miller. The harsh black and white images with the occasional splash of colour was… 2020-10-18

Taxi Directed by Luc Besson

Pizza delivery scooter driver Daniel Morales (Samy Naceri) is finally issued his taxi driver licence. His talent at speeding allows him to get his clients where they need to go in record time…though… 2020-10-18

The Fountain Directed by Darren Aronofsky

A film that takes place over the span of centuries, in the modern day, “The Fountain” is a story of Tomas (Hugh Jackman) struggling to come to terms with death and the terminal illness of his wife Isabel… 2020-10-18

The Saint Directed by Ernie Barbarash

I am a big fan of the original 1960s Saint television show staring a very young Roger Moore with his beautiful Volvo car. He managed to exude the air of 007 before he became the character on the big screen… 2020-10-18

Travel Information

Fulham Palace and Gardens Travel Information

Updated to add information about a local attraction to me, Fulham Palace which is small but quite interesting with a tremendous garden. 2020-10-12

Travel Information

Weymouth and Isle of Portland Travel Information

Added information from our recent rather rainy visit to Weymouth and the Isle of Portland in Dorset. 2020-10-12

Travel Information

Crystal Palace Park Travel Information

An often overlooked gem of a park found a bit off the beaten track but well worth a visit. 2020-10-12

Restaurant Review

Enzo Ristorante & Pizzeria Dorset (England) - Weymouth

Located a short distance along the Weymouth Esplanade near the Jubilee Clock this local restaurant is hopping but one wonders whether it is because of the lack of any other choices? We visited early on… 2020-10-12

The Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck Ethan is a store clerk at a store his family previously owned in a small US town where he his family owned many properties. He works for an Italian immigrant who pays little attention to the store but… 2020-10-12

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