Of course there’s a blog! I have opinions and I just love to share them and I don’t care who listens. And if it’s just me and the cats and … Continue reading Dummy Spat and Teddy Has Left the Pram
Spitting Dummies – Blog Posts by James Marriott
Becoming a Gun Owner
As a Brit, the idea of owning a gun, other than a shotgun for Clay Pigeon shooting, was never something I thought I would do. Not going to get into … Continue reading Becoming a Gun Owner
My First Home (That I owned)
[This post was written many years after the event] I purchased my first home in early 2000, at the age of 24. I knew I wanted to live in Colchester … Continue reading My First Home (That I owned)
Turning 40
40. FORTY! FORTY FUCKING YEARS OLD! Game over man, game over. They say life begins at forty but I look and see and feel the changes that take place when … Continue reading Turning 40
North Dakota Motorcycle Permit
Since moving to North Dakota I’ve discovered that there are a great deal of things that are different from what I’m used to. Different way of life, different use of … Continue reading North Dakota Motorcycle Permit
Cheap Fuel Doesn’t Cost Less
It’s something I notice more in the US than I did back home in the UK (though wasn’t completely missing from many Brits) – People paying more attention to the … Continue reading Cheap Fuel Doesn’t Cost Less
Got My First Tattoo
A little bit later than most people but I finally got my first tattoo. Technically this is two tattoos – the first was the lettering and then about a month … Continue reading Got My First Tattoo
Got My Driving Licence Back
As you may have seen from a previous post, I was banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding on my bike. Today, 14th February 2009 is one very … Continue reading Got My Driving Licence Back
Banned for 6 Months
It was bound to happen. I have a bit of a lead foot and a heavy right hand. I already had 11 points on my licence from two previous appearances … Continue reading Banned for 6 Months