And the good news is…

by Chartreuse Green 10/11/2014 2:30 pm

Recently reported up-beat stories from the BBC, Al Jazeera, RT and New Scientist.

• Saved by the Cool Car
• Poppy Remembrance Scarf
• 3D Printing for Earth and the Moon
• Snoop-dog and Belarus
• Roaches to the Rescue

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How To UK Register Your Car

by Chartreuse Green 06/03/2014 7:39 am

You may be an expat returning from abroad, a member of the armed services previously stationed in Europe or immigrating to the UK. One thing you will have in common is a attachment to your car, all the associations with your travels, outings, friends and adventures on foreign soil. Of course, you could sell it, replace it with a UK model or use public transport but another just wouldn’t be the same. With some patience, form-filling and a certain financial… Continue Reading...

Vaping Virgin

by Chartreuse Green 01/12/2013 1:45 pm

I didn’t intend on that day to leave cigarettes behind me. Back in 2006, I had the distinction of being the only person in my Quit Smoking Group who gave up on a permanent basis. Six years later I decided to join my partner in the occasional draw and before I knew it I was re-hooked. However, my partner had also introduced me to a long-standing friend, Steve. Steve had had a health alert the previous year and decided to… Continue Reading...

Contemporary Camping Virgin

by Chartreuse Green 23/09/2013 12:05 pm

As for many Brits of my demographic, the 'c' word was coloured, or rather washed out, by early memories of cold, damp and other forms of discomfort. I became a convert over the months of a developing relationship and meeting my partner's best, and my new, friends. The three are ardent campers and reassured me constantly that 'camping has changed'. I was presented with photographic evidence of the beautiful orange and blue glow of my partner's small tent against their… Continue Reading...

Canal Virgin

by Chartreuse Green 12/09/2013 12:03 pm

For months I'd heard tales of, seen photos of, and even had a phone call from, 'Dave's Boat'’, a sort of party-float, narrow boat of somewhat battered demeanour where alcohol flows as generously as the Ashby canal and rollicking cheer is the default setting. Whilst staying with friends a walk away from the good ship, word went up that a voyage may be afoot and we were at the Marina in time for our friend Steve to set the pump… Continue Reading...