Rod Collins

Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse is a fabulous gem in the Lincolnshire crown and sadly undervalued due to lack of promotion and publicity.
My birthday saw my brother and I taking at trip to the historic site
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September 2008 saw a brand new race on the Formula One Grand Prix calendar.
Staged at the newly constructed Marina Bay Circuit it was also the first ever night race in F1
Not only bad things come out at night ! Read the rest of this entry »

Well folks, a review of things that are currently standing proud and to be recommended and those that are drooping and consequently of little use brought about the title of this post.
Why ? because this week it was my birthday Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve had my attention drawn to an artist who does some superb sensual artwork. Incredibly she lives locally, near Lincoln but that’s no reason to give her work a good review !
It has to appeal to the taste and sensibilities of the Goldeneye Eye and indeed it does !
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Discover the joys of cycling around the country lanes of Lincolnshire
Well, regulars need not do as I shall bring these delights to a monitor near you !
All free from charge or exertion on your part - you lucky little devils !
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As previously alluded to whilst talking about Hatcliffe and Irby the final pay off was a new craze
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What is a WAG ? Good question - I’m not sure how to define one but I know one when I see one
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In an effort to make the most of the weather and acquaint myself better with some of the surrounding area I found myself, after visiting Irby, in the small village of Hatcliffe - spooky !
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I write this whilst sat bathed in sunshine, surrounded by trees with a background soundtrack supplied by birds and the peel of the St Andrew’s Church bells
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How to Value Books

Ascribing a value to a collectable first edition is not as straight forward as it may seem.
Your host is currently busy, for a change, doing some valuations. If properly undertaken it’s not easy and carries quite a lot of responsibility.
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This morning saw your host out for the day - a bit of business (well hoping to find a few books) but mostly social. It was a landmark day for the year as it saw me bedecked in a (stylish of course) scarf for the first time this year.
Autumn is hear - summer, such as it was, has gone - a time for reflection !
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What is the Most Beautiful Car in the World ?
I’ve always thought of the same make and model and seeing a picture of a very rare version reminded of something I haven’t thought of for years.
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A bit different this week. My list and one from a guest contributor who is not only from a different generation but also a different sex !
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What’s over 12” Long Hard & Firm and Can Give 2 People a Lot of Pleasure ?
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Regulars will know that your host wears many different hats in the name of bringing you the finest articles on this site
Last night saw me wearing 2 at once - Those of Tintin Ace Reporter and The Lone Shredder !
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Do People Still Buy Books ?

I’ve considered the question are books dead in the past and I am minded to consider the idea with renewed vigour at present.
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