Category Archives: Sport

Another South American Side Cheats Its Way Into The Semi-Finals

Uruguay should hold its head low,very low in fact, because like its its neighbour, Argentina, it has had its Hand of God (or more aptly, arm of the Anti-Christ) moment, not in this case to make a cheating goal, but … Continue reading

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Life, The Universe And Everything

It’s been a while since I have written on this blog. I have been focused on work and not had time or inclination to make some personal commentary. Right now it is 1:48 a.m., I am listening to Earth Wind … Continue reading

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Put your Weight on your Left Foot when Chipping

Golf Lession Two: The Stance (again) At the lesson today, Matt quickly identified the cause of my inconsistent chipping. He started by asking me to use a pitching wedge to chip onto a green about 75 yards away. I hit … Continue reading

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Don’t Stand With Your Legs Too Far Apart

Golf Lesson One: The Stance Don’t Stand With Your Legs Too Far Apart! No, this is not from Debrett`s Book Of Etiquette it was the sound advice from Matt, my golf instructor, at Bovey Castle. My tendency to slice drives, … Continue reading

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High Pressure Weekend

Finally, I get back to blogging. 3 weeks ago I endured the weekend of death. Saturday 7th June was my six hour, ever so difficult, CFA exam in London, and  Sunday 8th June., on the hottest day of year so … Continue reading

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San Francisco Nights

Last Tuesday night in SF, managed to win a pairs Pool tournament. First prize way an Apple IPOD shuffle, one of greatest achievements of the human race to date, 2cm by 3 cm and so much pleasure! I have downloaded … Continue reading

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6-a-Side Football – Strategy Really Works!

Even after 40 years of playing football, it took me until now to appreciate playing a ‘system’. We were playing a 6-a-side match using a zonal approach. One at the back, one in the middle, one of the  right, one … Continue reading

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Post Christmas Exercise Blues

Another Christmas has come and gone. Relaxing. Ate and drank too much. Need the reinvigoration of a new exercise regime. Fortunately, M has supplied the remedy, a NSD Powerball. This is a device, the size of a tennis ball, that … Continue reading

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Bad Sporting Weekend

Not a great weekend, Lewis Hamilton got out-smarted by the two Ferraris at the start, lost ground to Alonso, and in a rush of blood, pushed a little too hard and ended up off the track and eighth after two corners. … Continue reading

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