John Burke's a-Musings

I got caught up in the flooding this week, though not to any great state of discomfort. It did mean I had to spend an extra night away thou...

The week started with a train up to Glasgow. A few minor hiccups due to signal failures but once on the mainline everything was fine. The ...

A bit of a wet washout for anyone hoping to get a bonfire in tonight. Last night wasn't too bad but this afternoon Blackpool's had ...

I'm back! Yes, the new broadband setup has taken place and I'm now able to connect once more from home. All I need now is some tim...

Ah yes... perhaps a little remiss of me, but it has been a busy week. Since my last missive I've been to Glasgow, Lancaster, Newcastle ...

I spent yesterday evening driving back from Glasgow in a tropical rainstorm. It never ceases to amaze me how suicidal some drivers are. I mu...

As the new academic year starts, I'm back travelling the roads and rail networks of Britain again. Tonight I'm in Glasgow, overlooki...