50 Year Service Checkup
I turned 50 this year. It was back in February now (I’m writing this in June 2024) so nothing too new, although I did feel this one more than 40.
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My very occasional musing on being an Englishman living in Denmark, on the rather beautiful island of Bornholm
An Englishman on Bornholm
A rather quiet year for Svaneke Shooting Clubs annual “Team Shooting Event”
We only had 8 teams take part this year, but that didn’t stop us from enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere was still there and the awards ceremony pretty well attended compared to last year even with 5 fewer teams.
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Decking upgrades
Last year we built ourselves a new decking area in the courtyard. It replaced an old plant bed that was largely taken up with a fig tree. That was far too close to the house and in danger of damaging the wall so it had to go. Instead, we constructed this seating area, as well as new steps up to the main door we use to enter the house you can see to the left…
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Hero Worship
It’s natural as a young boy to bestow hero status on your father, provided of course you are lucky enough to have a good one. Be that biological or otherwise. They can do anything and know everything. My father worked, drove, did DIY, baked, took me and my brother to football games, loved science, helped with homework.. all the things one would expect. Of course eventually we all grow up, become adults ourselves and realise…
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New figs on the way.
We have a rather strong fig tree that grows in the courtyard of our house. Last year we had it cut right back to try and promote some healthy new growth and richer figs. Looks like they are on their way. 🙂
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Lessons in Danish:The beginning of the end
I’ve not written all that much about my time learning Danish, which is odd given how huge a deal it’s been for me since moving to Denmark. I was never one for languages; given the chance to jump ship from French to Latin after three years in high school I took it, getting to start over and therefore have an easier ride. Perhaps not all would agree to Latin being easier than French but I…
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Outdoor shooting on the 50M lanes
First real time out in the 50M range. Managed a 170/200 including a couple of bulls. Not bad for me! Whole ‘nother ball game than the indoor 15M we’ve used over the winter.