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• Instagrammers Anonymous: A Disjointed Week

  

  It’s been an interesting week. A very odd week. But it appears that I still only need to ahve my phone with me for the Instagram addiction to continue. So here... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 TRAVEL

• St Andrews +1: Was Graduation Really A Year Ago?

  

  Who could believe it. An entire year has passed since I was doffed on the head with the graduation cap and the irrevocable “Te ad gradum Baccalaurei Scientiae,... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 SCHOOLING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cheers Dad: Fathers’ Day Chocolate and Tia Maria Cake

  

  Socks? No. Tie? Too boring. Toblerone? Done it quite a few times. Then what would be a suitable fathers’ day gift to say thank you? Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 RECIPES

• Instagrammers Anonymous: Stupid Question

  

  My Instagram addiction appears to have taken a back seat in this very busy week. Not, I hasten to add, because my addiction is weaning; more because most of... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2012 TRAVEL

• St Andrews to Edinburgh: Celebration and Iconic Images of the Olympic Torch

  

  I’m not a great one for saying ‘told you so’, but sometimes it nicely sums up the situation.The other day I was worried that the fun of the Olympic Torch(/chees... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Rings, Torches and (Potential) Celebration: The Olympics Are Coming

  

  Yes, after much debate, much humming, arguing and hawing they are finally up. The Olympic Rings are sitting aloft in Edinburgh. And they are, well, HUGE! Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Raise a Glass to World Gin Day!

  

  Peoples of the world rejoice, for today is the 9th June and this can mean but one thing: it is World Gin Day!Yes, an entire day devoted to the stuff of wonder... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee with Plenty of Gin!

  

  It’s not everyday that a monarch has been on the throne for sixty years, but that’s exactly what Queen Elizabeth II has done. In fact in Britain’s case it’s onl... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagrammers Anomymous: Cashing in on the Jubilee

  

  I don’t know if you heard, but the Queen is celebrating her diamond jubilee. I mean, I don’t think there are really that many indicators that something big is... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2012 TRAVEL

• Let the Sun Shine!

  

  The sun is shining, it’s quite hot, there’s not a cloud in the sky and not a breath of wind. Normally I then wake up to realize that I’m in a cold, damp,... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagrammers Anonymous: The Sun’s Out!

  

  There is something spellbinding about days where the sun shines. So, to celebrate Friday’s stunning weather (and the fact that it’s probably 50% of our summer... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagrammers Anonymous: Wandering at Night

  

  Ah yes, the part of the week where I make my Instagram addiction public… Seriously, I think there should be Instagrammers Anonymous meetings. Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Paddle Frisbee: A Trip to North Berwick

  

  What to do with a lovely sunny Sunday? What, oh what to do… Take the dog to the beach!The beach is always a winning plan, but there’s a slight problem with... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagrammers Anonymous: I Am In Charge Here

  

  As the rain pours down (once again) outside the window it is time to admit something: My name’s Craig and I’m an Instagram-aholic. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Rain, Rain Go Away

  

  They say that the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain. Well, I can assure that in the UK it appears to all be falling on Edinburgh. Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagramers Anonymous: “I’m Hungry!”

  

  The addiction is still there, welcome to another week of Instagramers Anonymous! This week the blog seems to have been ALL about food. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Instagrammers Anonymous: “I’m Hungry!”

  

  The addiction is still there, welcome to another week of Instagramers Anonymous! This week the blog seems to have been ALL about food. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 TRAVEL

• Coffee Cake Makes the World Go Round

  

  If everyday lethargy is making you feel sluggish you should have tried my Monday morning for size. It was entirely my on fault, mainly because it followed what... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Cheese and Wine in the Sun

  

  They say that if life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Personally, I think if someone gives you lemons as a present it’s time you got some new friends. Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Instagramers Anonymous: Coffee, Milkshake and Sunlight

  

  A mixture of rain, a haze of coffee and general procrastination would pretty much sum up this week. Yes, the Instagram addiction is still going as strongly as... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2012 TRAVEL