Author Archives: Jim

Five Trains Rollin’

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Jim

We didn’t take and pick him up from the station everyday.  But it happened enough… so I think it was within in reason for me to think that my Father worked for the railroad.  If he didn’t drive our 1952 … Continue reading →

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The Angels Wept

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Jim

You could say that I was planning the afternoon for a year (actually it was 53 weeks).  A year ago we hosted a wine tasting of White Grand Cru Burgundies… and it was one of the most successful tastings we … Continue reading →

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Barbarian Overtures

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Jim

“Hullo luv, I’m home!” “Hagar, wipe your feet before coming in!” “I’m only here for a minute… King Harold says we’re off with the tide and I just have to pick up a few things to take along…” “Sure… again … Continue reading →

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Pass the Soap…

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Jim

The American Professor Darius Arya has just finished a ten week excavation of an exceptionally well preserved Roman Bath Complex that dates to the Second Century.  Originally thought to be part of the magnificent residence of the “billionaire” of the day, … Continue reading →

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