Tag Archives: camping

Seasons in the (setting) sun

Posted on June 4, 2013 by misplacedperson

Time for a spot more Guardian-bashing today I’m afraid – I know I’ve been here before, but when they line themselves up so neatly in the crosshairs it’s hard to resist. I do read other news websites, honestly, and it’s … Continue reading →

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It’s camping Jim, but not as we know it

Posted on May 27, 2013 by misplacedperson

We all know what camping is about, don’t we – getting out in the fresh air and back to basics, just you and your little tent, roughing it without the clutter of modern life between you and nature. Etc. Often … Continue reading →

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Aladdin’s Cave welcomes you. And takes Visa.

Posted on July 28, 2012 by misplacedperson

Camping. Ah yes, back to nature’s basics. Fresh air, the simple life, just you and your oversized hanky getting away from all this stressy modern gadgetry and consumerfest frenzy etc etc. Not. In fact, camping is a gear freak’s wet dream, … Continue reading →

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High tech self flagellation

Posted on July 14, 2012 by misplacedperson

The Tour de France will not be gracing us with its presence this year, something which you might think is a bit of a disappointment to us all. And indeed it might be if you’re the owner of pretty much … Continue reading →

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Loitering within tent

Posted on July 6, 2012 by misplacedperson

Apparently most review-writing bloggers do it in return for free stuff or even actual folding wonga, if you can believe that. I could argue that this compromises the impartiality of the resulting writings and stake out the moral high ground … Continue reading →

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So what do you do in the summer?

Posted on May 18, 2010 by misplacedperson

A question which every seasonnaire must have heard at least once. Once a week, that is. I’ve been tempted to tell people that I run gangs of trafficked under-age communist bloc prostitutes in all the major European capitals, but I … Continue reading →

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