Remembering my friend Alan
My friend Alan Wadey slipped away from us quietly, drawing his last breath in the middle of the night last week. His departure from our midst at 96 years […]
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Bargain bastions: England’s second-hand treasure troves
It’s nearing closing time, so the hunt accelerates. Our eyes peruse the tangle of glass, metal and wood, scanning the confusing landscape for the perfect addition for our new home: […]
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Big wheels in the used two-wheel business
“Men’s Giant mountain bike,” read the advertisement. “65 GBP ($100.) Recently overhauled and in good shape. Many others for sale.” Hmmm… In the hunt for a bike to ride while […]
» Read moreCrowborough’s king of kebabs
It’s 7:45 on a dreary Wednesday night in downtown Crowborough, and the Cross Kebab truck is attracting its customary steady trickle of customers amid the rain. The truck – with its noteworthy awning to shelter customers and display the 64-item men…
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