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About Alan

I enjoy films, writing poetry, short stories and novels. I am learning Italian so I am not just a tourist when I visit Roma. I live in Wales UK with my wife, have two sons and an allotment.

Will & Jay 33: Hole in One

As readers will know, Will and Jay enjoy sport and so today we see them playing golf. Hole in One “Jay, I know it’s a charity match, but I hope you didn’t strike the ball so hard it rebounded off … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 32: Match Point

Will and Jay are great sportsmen. Today they were on the tennis courts. “Phew, you play a mean game of tennis, Jay, I never knew you were so good, those visits have made you so fit I’ll come along with … Continue reading

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A Tribute to Bryan Forbes

Many years ago I was a regular visitor to Pinewood Studios taking school students around the sound stages, backlots, studio tank and gardens. It was the highlight of their Film Studies course. The staff were always supportive and made each … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 31: Pole Dancer

It’s May and there are many traditions associated with this time of the year as Will & Jay find out. Pole Dancer “Tom, Will told me you’re a pole dancer, but how do you feel performing in front of large … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 30: Bring on Kylie.

At last, Paolo had solved the problem between Will and Jay. He arranged a meeting and a surprise, but where was Jay? Anxious Will. “Paolo do you know where Jay is?” asked Will, as he sat in Stefano’s ristorante spooning … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 29: The Ice Melts

After the non-event of Paolo’s planned meet between the unhappy Will and Jay, a few days later he set up another, hopeful that their special something was still there, but where was Will? The Ice Melts. Once again, Jay sat … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 28: Separate Tables

In an attempt to get Will & jay back together Paolo arranges a meeting between them at Stefano’s Ristorante. Separate Tables Jay sat opposite Will in the stillness of the moonlit terrace of Stefano’s Ristorante and forgot the grains of … Continue reading

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Should we wear masks in a hospital waiting room?

Something I do not understand. In a drop-in weekend clinic at a local hospital, those waiting to have dressings replaced sit in a waiting room where there are patients with colds, coughs and other illnesses wait for a doctor. Much … Continue reading

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The Wednesday blog…a little late. Restaurant staff praised by those who are wheat and gluten intolerant.

I am becoming more and more aware of restaurant staff who go out of their way to help customers who are wheat and gluten intolerant. One such restaurant, part of a supermarket chain has a booklet which gives details of … Continue reading

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Will & Jay 27: Hidden Depths

We last saw Jay in a difficult situation. He thought he was going to an art class to study, and did not know Will was a life model. He felt upset and deceived. When he did not return home Will … Continue reading

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