Not many people realise that the idea of stuffing olives was hit upon by an obscure sect of Spanish nuns who, when there was a seasonal glut of the things, came up with the idea of removing the pit and… Read More ›
Counter-Strike
Trouble Brewing
Given the passage of time it’s probably safe to now tell a story about the evils of strong drink, hopefully without fear of incrimination and reprisals. 😊 During the 1969/1970 winter, Sylvia and I were living in Naval married-quarters in… Read More ›
Genetically Modified Behaviour
“Barely fifty-years old yet recreational diving is – in cultural terms – only slowly emerging from the Dark Ages of sexual inequality.” Says Professor Greta Wrassebender, author of the internationally acclaimed, “The Ultimate Aphrodisiac: A study of sexuality and cold,… Read More ›
An image worth framing
When asked what underwater activity they would most like to learn a large number of divers nominate underwater photography. It’s easy to understand why. An intense experience filled with colour, light and movement, diving is an adventure that’s best… Read More ›
A Flawless Discussion
Back in the days when I gave a lot of thought to virginity, I always regarded it as a – hopefully – temporary condition somewhat similar to having the chicken pox or measles, an ailment that, if I was lucky,… Read More ›
A Chain Reaction
Putting the bite on sharks may not be good for our health. There are distinct advantages in being at the top of the food chain. Not least the fact that with so many choices between the lower end of the… Read More ›