Month: August 2015

Travel and Tiaras

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Hi, A short week, this week. The Jones Massive have had another summer break, albeit a long week. I know, lifestyles of the rich and famous, eh? Not that my bank account is looking well, that’s for sure. Still, a good time was had by all and despite the dining out, the sheer amount of walking we did, has worked wonders. I feel I have much more energy and, I get finally get back into my 36″ bloke jeans. Clearly, the daily 5 – 7 mile walks, have paid off. Note to self: more exercise. 🙂 We went to Prague and if you get chance, and for what it’s worth; I thoroughly recommend it. I think adding up the cost […]

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The C Word

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Hi, On the way home from Chams last week, BBC Radio 4 had a large night edition of Woman’s Hour. It’s not a programme I usually listen to, as I’m at work, but if it’s on; I’ll listen. Not from some faux woman within malarkey (well, false for me – it may be very true for others). Moreover, you get to hear different topics of conversation. The Late Night Edition covered fanfic, cosplay and sci-fi & fantasy, albeit with a view of what it means to women today. If any of the above are your bag, there’s a podcast you can download here. So what’s this got to do with being trans? Well, it wasn’t discussed directly, although there was […]

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Breaking the dry spell

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Hi, This, is very much the life. I’ve had the luxury of a week off at home. I appreciate that may sound sarcastic, and in many ways, that’s my default tone. One of continual dry humour, but honestly, the Jones Family Staycation (apologies for anyone who dislikes portmanteaus), worked rather well. It’s not often you do the tourist thing in your local city. We’ve visited some ruins, been on long walks in the woods, had some very nice lunches out and risked a family day out, ice skating. Me and sport go together like ham and bicycle clips. But, you do your best and try not to break anything, when you fall over. I’ve worn some, shall we say, impractical […]

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Step away from the pie

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Hi, To tell, or not to tell? That is the question. Let’s give this record another spin. 🙂 With apologies to the Bard, the above is a question that floats around my noggin from time to time. Perhaps, more accurately, you could ask, out or closet? I remember a news report about a researcher who revealed all of his secrets, on the basis that no one could hold anything over him, if he was totally open about his past. So, why this thought now? Not that you asked 😉 With the Ever Lovely Mrs J’s folks house-sitting, or Wee Man staying home alone (yeah, he’s grown up quickly), I wonder, if either party are looking for something, if my extra […]

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