Author Archives: Clive Andrews

Attack of the Exclamaniacs!

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Hello! I just thought I’d quickly write something! I hope you like it! I’m not sure if you have noticed, as I have, that some folks, particularly work colleagues, love to use the exclamation mark! All the time! Sometimes they’re … Continue reading →

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Hello St. Pancras – Where can I park my bike?

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Today, the new £800m St. Pancras International rail terminal welcomed its first Eurostar service. I had a quick look at the nearly finished station on Saturday. It looks great. A simple hi-tech glass structure extends the original trainshed structure accompanied … Continue reading →

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howies and me

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Clive Andrews

I’ve made no secret of my admiration for clothing company howies in recent times. I’ve never been one to comment on fashion, but I’ve always liked howies’ open-minded ideas, their gorgeous catalogues, their friendly blog and their entertaining website. They … Continue reading →

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Protest Through Remembrance?

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Another November 11th has passed, and another Remembrance Sunday observed. But things seemed a little different this year. For as long as I can remember, the number of people wearing poppies in early November has seemed to decline each year. … Continue reading →

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Unfolding the Folder – The Nonsense of Southern Railways’ Cycle Policy

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Clive Andrews

This bike is pictured aboard the 18.19 train from Brighton to London Victoria. Trains travelling between the two cities at this time, and for six key hours every weekday, are subject to Southern Railways’ cycle policy, which outlaws all bikes … Continue reading →

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howies Autumn Catalogue

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Clive Andrews

I’ve just been looking at the autumn catalogue from howies, the undeniably cool clothing company. Well worth a look. I’m not sure if it’s just come out, or if it’s been available for a few weeks, but it’s the first … Continue reading →

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La La La – I Can’t Hear You! (Updated)

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Okay, it’s confession time: My name is Clive and I listen to my iPod while I ride my bike. I’m sorry. I’ve lost count of the number of friends whose faces have suddenly turned to looks of horror at the … Continue reading →

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London Underground

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Looks like there’s a tube strike going ahead- BBC News I’m not amazingly well-versed on the politics, rights or wrongs of the current situation. In fact, I don’t even live in London. But it’s a great excuse to listen once … Continue reading →

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Knocked Up

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Clive Andrews

All comedies are not the same, are they? Lots of films make you laugh but they do so in different ways. Some use toilet humour and crude Farrelly brothers slapstick, while others employ more sophisticated observations and characterisations to provoke … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Rebecca

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Clive Andrews

Two or three years ago, I made a birthday card for my friend Rebecca. She’s a bit of a fan of South Park, so I went to one those websites that lets you build a South Park character and constructed … Continue reading →

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