Category Archives: Memes

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Skywatch

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Shades

A number of blogs I visit take part in the skywatch meme. Driving home yesterday teatime, I was struck by a rather stunning sky vista to the south as I was driving along Bradford Road. Stopped in traffic, I realised … Continue reading →

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The 2009 Shades book meme

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Shades

I’ve seen an elaborate meme doing the rounds of Blogpower and Bloghounds members. However, it looks far too time consuming for my lifestyle, so here is the much simpler Shades 2009 book meme:- Find the book you are currently reading … Continue reading →

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“Jewel of the Irish Sea”

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Shades

The title strapline is claimed by Douglas, Capital Town of the Isle of Man. To my mind, the Gaiety Theatre is the Town’s jewel, a fantastic Frank Matcham theatre from 1900 on the promenade. I had arranged to spend a … Continue reading →

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As requested

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Shades

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Stopped Clocks

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Shades

(This post was meant to pop up yesterday but I munged the dates, to the where in the world posting was a stop-gap as it was late and I was jet-lagged. It’ll do for now though.) I spotted this in … Continue reading →

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