The closest I wish to get to going Tropical

 Tropico

My dream vacation

I have never been the type of person who would either sit by a pool, or sit on the beach for a vacation.

My dream vacation for years was to visit Masada, Isreal, not for a religious reason, I was interested in the fort as military history is a topic I am interested in. Some time ago, I realised my health issues crossed the site of my list, I would have liked to visit India, the state is full of fascinating history, and cultures.

My dream vacation now, would be to take my friend, Clara, on a romantic trip to Yorkshire. I would avoid York, though.

Money Market

 I wasn't fooled

The Birthday Scam

When I get contacted by a young lady via Twitter, WhatsApp, Zangi, Signal, or Telegram, my warning signs go into full alert. Usually, it a variation on the Birthday Scam, my first question is what does an attractive young lady see in a man old enough to be her father?

While some men may get turned on by girls young enough to be their daughter, I am not one.

For years, my prefernce has been for a mature lady. Besides that, I am in a relationship with a friend in Bristol

Some things I wouldn't do

 Norty Chat

Alan Place - The Dinosaur

Even though my friend Clara, and I, have been chatting for several months, there is a line she knows I will not cross. That line is to ask for a photograph of her naked.

I do see her as a very attractive, mature lady, and I hope to be intimate with her one day, that time is her choice. Some nights we have norty chats, but Clara knows, even then I have boundaries I won't cross as I respect her.

Alan Place - The Dinosaur

 Why do ladies feel safe with me?

Ladies on Twitter

Yesterday, I surprised an attractive young lady on WhatsApp, she was suprised that unlike many men we'd been chatting for days, and I hadn't asked for a nude photograph, why would I?

I don'y object if a lady wishes to send one, but I never ask for them, to me, that is the lady's choice.

I am not denying I wondered how she would look undressed, that is natural, but one of the reasons ladies feel safe chatting to me is they know I wouldn't ask them to something that made them feel uncomfortable

All it takes is a year

 Summer 2025

Summer 2026

A year ago, I had to limit my time as a gardener as the heat was so intense in out garden. This year, it has been so damp, it is hard to believe next month is the longest day of the year, and we have had no Summer

The Dark Ages

 I am NOT seeking romance 

Here's to the end of my days

When my wife passed away in January, 2025, I resigned myself to being alone for the time I have left, though several ladies have approached me, including my friend, Clara, in Whitchurch, Bristol. Nothing has happened to change my mind.

I accept my decision in September was the correct one to make, I am no longer seeking a romantic relationship

Can Andy Burnham do better than Keir Starmer?

 Starmer should be sacked

                                                    A desperate Labour ploy

Talk about an easy job, Andy Burham would be hard pressed to be worse than Keir Starmer.

I know Labour enjoy an easy job, that is why they are the best opposition party, you don't need to do a thing, beyond point out the shortcomings of the party in power.

Burham will probably be hailed as the man who held Labour together, in their hour of need, as most of the party joined Nigel Farage, and his failed Reform UK group