When I lived in Thailand I wrote assorted bollocks and shared too many photos in what was known in 2009 as a “blog”.
I am not sure how to describe this new site, but the “Thailand Life” link will lead you to my previous output. You can also “enjoy” my cancer journey, my love affair with a ridiculous car, and some new bollocks.
A random image from the last ten years

Exciting links to click:

My many years of writing about, and photographing, Thailand

Sharing my love affair with a Caterham 7

Follow my cancer journey, it’s fun!

Some words, and probably some photos
Recent Posts
- A new flame has comeIt’s a camera, of course. So far I have discovered it can capture close objects. It can zoom in on objects far away. It can take street candids. Architecture: It’ll also do sport/action shots, but… Read more: A new flame has come
- The joys of the open roadReturning from a pleasant blast across the North Pennines, I am, as always, enjoying being in my Seven. The fresh air, the wind in my hair, the bird shit spattered across my face…What!It was a… Read more: The joys of the open road
- Buying a car, the more expensive optionOnce you move past the bottom feeding, dubious ownership/reliability rust buckets; you find yourself dealing with car traders rather than private sellers. It’s no more comforting.The second hand car dealing mechanisms appear to have changed… Read more: Buying a car, the more expensive option
- Buying a car – the cheap optionIn February 2020 my wife and I, plus cat, moved to the UK. A month prior I made a fleeting visit to rent a house and buy a car. The car buying task came first,… Read more: Buying a car – the cheap option
Recent comments
No coffee, now the entire horror of the situation hits all at once 🫣 what further torture awaits?
You have chosen well oh wise one! Colin really cuts the mustard – beautiful traditional livery offset with Minilites, just…
whimper, whimper, against the dying of the light.
Do not go gentle…
All is not lost: https://spiketennyson.uk/2026/07/30/sparking-joy-project-1/