Fawley Oil Refinery I haven’t done blog post for ages and ages. Why? Last year when I decided to come back to the U.K. to do some work I haven’t had the time or the inclination to do my blog. …
I’m going to make an omission I recently joined dating site to meet lady for some companionship. It’s been mainly surreal experience. Many years ago when I got divorced I’d gone on dating site and it was quite “normal” meaning…
This study of the early phases of the 2022 war sheds light on Ukraine’s strengths and vulnerabilities, and the need for further Western support. Executive Summary The full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 has provided an invaluable opportunity…
When in Leros last September I’d made a decision to come back to visit my sister and get some welding work. Twofold really I seem to have spent more then I’d planned re rigging Stella Polaris and various Mediterranean mooring…
When I was away sailing in Leros Greece I had an email from employment agency about welding work on naval vessels for Royal Navy. They required welders for various U.K. naval shipyards; Portsmouth on the new aircraft carrier. Rosyth on…