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In Remembrance

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sat, November 11, 2017
  • Musings

The soldier stood and faced his God, which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass. […]

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It’s up for sale :(

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, July 30, 2017
  • The 110

Well due to personal circumstances I am having to sell “The 110”. This has not been a decision that has been taken lightly, in fact […]

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WEEK 15 & I am stupid.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, July 10, 2017
  • Musings

Honestly why do I do these things to myself? I think that deep down somewhere in there I am some sort of sycophant.Oh I am […]

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WEEK 13

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, June 29, 2017
  • Musings

We are already well into week 13 of the hair growing now and I am beginning to look like a yeti! As always please drop […]

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Rain…

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, June 29, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

It’s raining it’s pouring the old man is snoring…well I’m not really but I was feeling a little stir crazy stuck indoors so I grabbed […]

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First Drive.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sat, June 10, 2017
  • The 110

I woke up to the sound of rain hitting the roof hard above my head. I didn’t care at first as I turned back over […]

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No it has not….

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, June 01, 2017
  • The 110

Bit of an issue really and not with The 110…There was a problem with the trailer so The 110 has been rebooked in for a […]

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The Time Has Come.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, May 31, 2017
  • The 110

The 110 is going for it’s MOT tomorrow.Time to see what I missed….

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Time Flies.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, May 08, 2017
  • The 110

Doesn’t time fly by! It only seems like last week I was writing away about The 110 but after having a quick nose through the […]

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Power Steering & Parts

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, April 20, 2017
  • The 110

It’s ok I am still around. I am not in the middle of what’s become commonly known in our household as “The 110 despair cycle”, […]

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#yetismith Week 2 & Week 3

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, April 13, 2017
  • Musings

Well good morning to you all! We fast heading towards the end of the first month of me not cutting the hair on my head […]

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Bits & Bobs.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, April 03, 2017
  • The 110

Now you may think that I have not been doing a deal on The 110 but you would be mistaken. The evenings have become warmer […]

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Week 1

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, April 03, 2017
  • Musings

Well I have made it to the end of week one of “growing my hair for a year”. It’s already itching and a mate has […]

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Hair Growing…

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, March 29, 2017
  • Musings

I have sat here for the last ten minutes trying to figure out how to write this and I am still none the wiser so […]

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Grieving.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, March 15, 2017
  • Musings

I have a tale to tell but I don’t know the best way to put into words that would do it justice. To start with […]

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Tough Day. Lots Done.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, March 15, 2017
  • The 110

Once again I found myself sat in bed looking at the bottom of a brew thinking about The 110.I had to go and buy some […]

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Humpty Dumpty Day.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Tue, March 14, 2017
  • The 110

I get up really early in the morning for work which in itself is ok. I like to see the start of each new fresh […]

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Very Fresh air.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, March 13, 2017
  • The 110

Now there have been a number of reasons why I have not been posting lately but I am back in the saddle a touch more […]

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Kazzie

By Nicky SmithPosted on Fri, March 03, 2017
  • Musings

I took a walk today, wondering how to say goodbye.Through the fields in the rain and across muddy styles as I walked I thought about […]

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Bad Head & Birthday Parties.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, February 19, 2017
  • The 110

I don’t booze. No, honestly I don’t! The days of that nonsense are far behind me and as I sit here at my kitchen table […]

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Great Body in a First Coat.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sat, February 18, 2017
  • The 110

Bear with me today I have a bit of a thick head. That “One for the road” last night may well have tipped me over […]

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Snoring & Slap On.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Fri, February 17, 2017
  • The 110

My Wife has a problem with snoring. Sounds of deep rumbling along with what I can only describe as several near death experiences due to […]

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Rub Back & First Coat.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Tue, February 14, 2017
  • The 110

I shall open with an apology. I have been rather quiet of late but with good reason. That being family. Mine have kept me busy […]

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End of the World.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, February 05, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

Taken this morning whilst walking the dog. Looked like the world was ending!

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MY CV Book 1.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, February 01, 2017
  • The Books...

Well it has finally been finished! The first book in the “MY CV” Series that looks back on how easily you could flip through jobs […]

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Just Bugger.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Tue, January 31, 2017
  • Musings

That horrifying moment that you realise the file containing the book you have been writing for 18 months has disappeared from every electronic gizmo you […]

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View of Bakewell.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, January 30, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

A church yard view of Bakewell.

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Not Spending Money.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, January 29, 2017
  • The 110

You have probably noticed that there has been very little on the Land Rover front lately. This is for two reasons. The first is quite […]

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Gravestone.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, January 29, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

I love this gravestone found in Bakewell that states, Near this place lies the body.“Well, you know, we definitely buried him somewhere near here Vicar”

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Bakewell Church

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sat, January 28, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

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Styling.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, January 26, 2017
  • The 110

Well the paints ordered.The 110 wont be driving anywhere soon but at least it will look good not doing that! In all seriousness it will […]

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Slate Moss

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, January 26, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

Slate Moss

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Richards Stag Do Part 2.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Fri, January 20, 2017
  • Musings

We last left the opposing teams all set at their respective bases counting down the time until the shout of “GO” was shouted out. The […]

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Sulk Over.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Thu, January 19, 2017
  • The 110

Yes, yes I know my last post had me throwing a tantrum. You saw me throwing all of my toys out of the pram. I […]

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Church in the Mist.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Tue, January 17, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

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Smoke & Bangs.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Mon, January 16, 2017
  • The 110

You can actually get past saturation point you know. I did not think that that would be possible but it turns out that it is! […]

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Moneypit.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, January 15, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

My Moneypit…

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Richards Stag Do…Part 1

By Nicky SmithPosted on Sun, January 15, 2017
  • Musings

My legs ache. I don’t think deciding that it was time to start swimming a few times a week to get back into shape just […]

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Glad I am not…

By Nicky SmithPosted on Fri, January 13, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

Washing the pots!

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A Stormy Morning.

By Nicky SmithPosted on Wed, January 11, 2017
  • Pic of the Day.

Seriously, who else gets up whilst the moon is still out?

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