Update: With slightly more statistical accuracy than the New Hampshire primary exit polls, the decision was clear: 10-1 for the new specs (C). Apparently no one wants to see me without glasses so I am burying my contact lens case in the back garden. Thanks for all that voted and hopefully this will get you [...]

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Can anyone honestly say they haven’t put their own name into a Google search? I’ve even set up an automated search that mails me a digest each week of several searches, including my own name. Best returned search so far … Justin Knecht was treated at Bucyrus Community Hospital after a reported hunting accident Tuesday. [...]

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It took me a while to photograph the pumpkins but mine actually looks even a bit better after some cold and damp nights. I’m not sure I mentioned that fireworks and bonfires are the big things here in Ireland around Halloween. Still pretty subdued around the whole decoration thing. The pumpkins from last year still [...]

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I can’t recall the last time I was stung by a bee. I do recall going to a flea market or auction with my folks and while walking across a field to the car I stepped on a yellowjacket nest. Obviously that stuck with me. A few days ago, we walked into the bedroom to [...]

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Contrary to the statistics of bad photos taken by speed cameras, my registration was crystal clear on the notice I received of doing 80km/h in a 50km/h through Ballinacarrow. The guys in the office were happy to report that was a “known” spot for a speed trap … thanks for the tip guys, €80 and [...]

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