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Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

There is a cuddly sort of typhoon passing North of Okinawa at the moment. Nothing too dramatic but enough to cause choppiness in the waters of the lagoon. My boat frets at anchor. However, I worry not as she is well … Continue reading →

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The Murdering Canons Roar

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Following the failure of Sea, Sex and Sun, I look elsewhere for gratification. Of course I find it at Okinawa Boot Sales in the form of an underwater camera. I had one before but it was really poor and finally … Continue reading →

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Sea, Sex and Sun

Posted on September 15, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I never understood what the French saw in Serge Gainsbourg. I remember the national outpouring of grief when he died in 1991. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1chun_jt-antenne-2-mort-de-serge-gainsbou_people Anyway one of his dirges was Sea, Sex and Sun.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1MVyenU78w   Sitting in my office last week, … Continue reading →

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Manboobs

Posted on September 11, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

So, I thought I was being particularly perceptive in noticing that the manhole covers around these parts are varied and creative. I blustered about this to colleague, expecting her to be impressed by my insight. Not so, she replied,  ” … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Belongs to Me

Posted on September 8, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I am delighted that Tokyo will host the 2012 Olympics. The Japanese are such wonderful people. Tokyo is such a great city. Me and a few o’ my cronies One or two pals o’ my ain We went into a … Continue reading →

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To express objections or criticisms in bitter, harsh, or abusive language.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I have always been very good at getting up in time. I have never owned an alarm clock. I just say to myself, “Tomorrow you get up at 4:oo.” and I wake up at 3:55. On Saturday I was programmed … Continue reading →

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Eyeless in Ishikawa

Posted on September 1, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

I bought some new prescription sunglasses, which arrived last Friday. I had 3 pairs of sunglasses 3 months ago but I broke or  lost all of them in quick succession. I had glibly said to the spectacle shop guy, optometrist?, … Continue reading →

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Rowan Tree

Posted on August 29, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

Today I had the privilege of representing the university at the Shinto ceremony to prepare for the construction of our new Child Development Centre. Before the diggers rumble in, the spirits who inhabit the place have to be warned and … Continue reading →

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Cobblers

Posted on August 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

My brother Ian, doyen of all things cooking outside, gave me a Cobb. Check: https://quietripple.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/cobb/ I have essentially done all my cooking on it since. I was much impressed by watching Algerian ladies in the early 70s, cooking family meals on … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Sunday

Posted on August 25, 2013 by spikekalashnikov

You really have to love weekends in late August in Okinawa; especially if you have a boat. Up early and off to Zampa. I fish, I snorkel, I watch birds, I be in boat.    

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