Richard Randall
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The Royal Standard, Croydon
The Royal Standard in Croydon is a proper pub for proper people. Many many years ago it was my local for a time, and it has not changed a bit. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Croydon Beer Adventures
I was stuck is Croydon a few days ago. It is a drab and depressing place, but I cheered myself up with some very decent beers. Thank fek for Wetherspoon pubs. Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
[email protected] = Scam
Hey hey. How are you doing? I write to you with my personal email so write to me at any time. I will be always glad to answer you. I with pleasure will tell to... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Terrorist’s Daughters by Brian Arthur Levene
I won the book Emperors Once More by Duncan Jepson via a giveaway on the Goodreads website. It is a paradox. I liked this novel, but at the same time I did not. Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Instagram Photos
A few random photos from the past week. Blog post by Richard Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Emperors Once More by Duncan Jepson
I won Emperors Once More by Duncan Jepson via a giveaway on the Goodreads website. Emperors Once More is a fast paced and well written crime thriller. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny – I Won a Gift Set
Today the postman arrived bearing gifts. I won a a Paul Mitchell Super Skinny gift set. Mrs.R is very happy. Blog post by Richard Randall Total prize value to... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Ukraine
A few photos from our visit to Kiev, Ukraine. It was a while ago when we visited Ukraine and every time I hear it mentioned on the news, it brings back fond... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 DESTINATIONS -
The Decapaphiliac: Or Love in the Time of Cappuccinos by Alex Weinle
I won The Decapaphiliac: or love in the time of cappuccinos by Alex Weinle via a giveaway on Goodreads. There are some interesting stories in the collection of... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Hudson’s Historic Houses & Gardens – I Won a Copy :)
A copy of Hudson’s Historic Houses Gardens arrived by post this morning. I won it via http://www.hudsons-explorer.com/. This will be a very useful book for... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Dogs Dinner
Ox hearts ready for the oven. Barley gets in a quick sniff of his dinner, before it gets cooked. I think he may be slightly spoilt. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
LE WEEK-END on DVD – I Won It :)
A copy of LE WEEK-END on DVD arrived in the post the other day. I’m not sure where I won it, but I did, so Happy Days. Mrs. R is very keen to watch it, because... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Samsung S4 Case – I Won One :)
The other day I won a Samsung S4 Case on Twitter via @Pcom123 (Super Phone Deals, 268 HARNALL LANE EAST, COVENTRY, CV1 5AY). Both Mrs. R and I have iPhone... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
A Walk on the Wild Side
It was a glorious sunny morning today, so we decided to walk up to Beacon Hill with the dog. Although the sun was shining it was a frosty morning but there was... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
RoboCop Trilogy DVD – I Won It :)
The other day I won a copy of RoboCop Trilogy on DVD from Geek Native. I’ve seen all 3 movies many times, so I’m not in a rush to re-watch them. Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Showcase Creative Business Cards – I Won Some :)
I won 250 business cards in a competition on twitter with Showcase Creative @ShowcaseTweets. I was emailed and ask to submit a design, but I currently do not... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Abstract Weather
It is a cruddy day weather wise today, so I did not take any photos on my morning walk with Barley the Lurcher. I was more intent on keeping dry and I’m sure... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
TK Maxx T-Shirt – I Won It :-)
Last week a t-shirt arrived in the post that I won on twitter via @TKMaxx_UK. You had to make an inspirational quote and tweet it to them with the... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
The Coast at Easington Colliery
Yesterday morning we deviated from our normal coastal walk with the dog, which loops to the South. Instead we headed North towards Seaham. Read more
Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Prince Avalanche DVD – I Won It :)
I won a copy of Prince Avalanche on DVD from Shelf Heroes. Happy Days! I’ve a bit of a back log of movies to watch. I don’t own a DVD or Blu-Ray Player, so I... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES