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rleyton

Glasgow based geek with a running habit.

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Balls

You have nine balls, and a set of balance scales. All nine balls are identical in appearance. One ball is a different weight (it could be heavier or lighter).

10 26 47 words
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rleyton

Bacon and Eggs

With family staying, my wife thought bacon and eggs on Sunday would be nice. Am I right to think sausages should be expected.

4 5 36 words
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rleyton

Seeing Things

I've just finished reading "Seeing things", Oliver Postgate's memoir. If you can ever be said to read a warming hug, this is it. Fascinating, touching, entertaining, poignant. A wonderful life.

2 1 43 words
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rleyton

Toothpaste and Death

With a long car journey ahead, I can't help shake the feeling, That if I squeeze my toothpaste a moment more, I might just avoid, A firey, painful death. Or, of course, avoid one. Life's a lottery.

4 0 44 words
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rleyton

Bored

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6 3 10923 words
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rleyton

Roast Chicken, With Lime

For a tasty tweak to roast chicken, put half a lime (or half a small lemon for another version) in the cavity before putting in the oven. Roll the lime before you cut it to get more juice.

10 3 98 words
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rleyton

On The Apprehension Of Plural Form(s?)

Wikipedia has this to say on the plural of "octopus". Please note, I am not apprehensive, although I feel I ought to be.

6 4 117 words
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rleyton

Formula 1

Skipping forward on my DVR at a time-lagged recording of the Abu Dhabi GP I'm (ironically) reminded of the highs and lows of this season. Canada set the bar so high.

4 0 127 words
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rleyton

Twitter

Can't seem to find the twitter integration bits in the app. No portrait mode. Adjustable Font size?.

2 4 17 words
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rleyton

Sandown Bay

A ship came in to Sandown bay. What was the Captain's name. I've told you once, and I'll tell you again, What was the Captain's name?.

8 1 26 words