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Mutton Shunter

By Trev January 16, 2020February 27, 2020 23 Comments 2 min read

What on earth is a Mutton Shunter? It was the name given to policemen in Victorian times. Who knew? Certainly ...

At The End of The Day June 16, 2021
Summer seems to have been a long time coming this year. However, it has finally made an appearance and it’s beautiful, as always. At the end of the day, a beautiful day, what more can be so satisfying in life than to enjoy the setting sun, out in the open, listening to nothing than the […]
Moon River May 19, 2021
A quiet waterside inlet with a silvery blue moon. Warm evening air and the odd butterfly. What more could anyone want? Like the song, I could cross it in style, but if I’m honest, I’m more than happy to stay where I am and enjoy the ambience. The moon is said to affect us with […]
Never Give Up Hope May 4, 2021
There’s always a field of gold if you want it. Sometimes, you just have to wait and while that’s never easy, try and never give up hope. The Chauffeur, waiting with his car and waiting, knows that someone will come and want his services. He hasn’t given up hope and never will. We all need […]

Desperate Measures March 21, 2020
Desperate Measures It’s not the great beer that draws us all here, It’s not classy wine that tastes so damn... The post Desperate Measures first appeared on Gloria Smud.
The Best Apple December 17, 2019
The Best Apple An apple hung upon a tree, It stood out from the rest. Ruby red, sun ripened skin... The post The Best Apple first appeared on Gloria Smud.
It’s Only A Song October 3, 2019
It’s Only A Song “It’s only a song….” Only a song? Goodness me, no! You’ve got it all wrong! It’s... The post It’s Only A Song first appeared on Gloria Smud.