Friday, 7 August 2009

The phenomenon of 123456789

Today at lunch time the time and date read 12:34:56 7/8/9. This phenomenon happens once a century. The last time this occurred was in 1909.

Happy Birthday

I would like to wish my mum a Happy Birthday today

Monday, 27 July 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

A Happy Birthday to my brother Gavin, who is 37 today.

Saturday, 25 July 2009

Harry Patch dies aged 111

My dear friend Harry Patch, the kindest and noblest person I have ever met sadly passed away today aged 111. He was Britain's last remaining WWI Tommy. I will sadly miss him. God bless you Harry.

Saturday, 18 July 2009

Henry Allingham, the world's oldest man dies at the age of 113

Henry Allingham, One of the last remaining WWI veterans and a contributor to my centenarians book has sadly died today at the age of 113. Henry was a founding member of the Royal Air Force and fought in the Battle of the Somme, the Battle of Jutland, and the Battle of Ypes.

Friday, 19 June 2009

Henry Allingham reaches 113 years old

Congratulations to Henry Allingham for reaching 113 this month and becoming the World's oldest man. It was great to meet him for my forthcoming Centenarians book.

Saturday, 2 May 2009

Matchbox No. 349

Hi everyone,

After two years of learning and hard preparation, I finally achieved Silver Matchbox status at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement for the First Degree and Charge. I am now Matchbox No. 349

A list of all Silver Matchbox holders since 1897 can be seen at http://www.emulationritual.org/