Covering the first 30 years, from its foundation as Stanley FC in 1881 to the triumphant FA Cup win in 1910, the book visits the grounds, meets the players, mingles with the fans, and relives the matches that made Newcastle United.

Still goldfinch and latest collective. At my whiteboard full of ideas. About an overseas holiday later in the year.

I am actually singing a song about moving while typing this post. Yes, we are moving again! The life of an expat in the Middle East is all about moving. Growing up in the UAE for 25 years, we have moved 8 times. You can own property if you have the money, but people who have money here are only a small percentage. Everyone else is a paycheck to paycheck kind of employee.

Huge Fire at Mitchell Factory. Last night around 2am my wife and I heard some sounds like distant thunder, which we thought was strange. We went back to sleep and did not think about it until we got up. I then checked email and saw a message from the Gungahlin Community council telling what had happened. Looking out a window in the house we could see a dark plume of smoke coming from the fire. Here is a photo of that view.

My little corner of blogland in which I share my creations, thoughts and life! Monday, 6 July 2015. Check out the facebook page HERE. Sadly these are not too common but a treasure when they do occur.