Do you know the way to San Jose?
November
2023
We enjoyed our 24 years in America but it’s good to be home. Continue reading
Tag Archives: memories
Run Silent, Run Deep
September
2023
Nothing prepares you for your first encounter with a ballistic missile submarine. Continue reading
How I met your mother
September
2022
I met Mrs Clown at the airport. You’ll never guess what happened next. Continue reading
The Promise
August
2022
I promise to serve my God, the Queen, the Commonwealth and the Sea Cadet Corp. Continue reading
Naked in the shopping centre
May
2022
Mrs Clown thought I needed cheering up so she sent me an ad for a show with naked dancers Continue reading
When is it OK to give up?
January
2022
Culture shock goes both ways. Continue reading
Things I’ve done that you (probably) haven’t
August
2021
Score one point for things you’ve done that most people haven’t. Continue reading
Naked in the Woods
August
2020
When we snuck into Marten’s Grove to go skinny dipping, it was the first time I saw so many girls my own age in the nude. Continue reading
Life in the Falklands
July
2020
What would life have been like if Ken and Bill had headed down to those desolate islands? Continue reading
Urbs vs Suburbs
June
2020
The Ragged Clown finds his home at last. Continue reading