Rod Collins

Did Cheryl Cole Get Fired Because She Put Weight On ?
Here in the UK, unless you’re living under a rock, you can’t help but know Cheryl Cole has been fired from the American version of X Factor
I’m not so sure I believe the reasons given though
I wonder whether it’s because she has put weight on ?
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Thank You Everybody !
It’s a landmark month for the site . . .
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Rothwell in Lincolnshire
A look at the history of the village and church
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What’s it Like to Meet Barack Obama ?
With a recent Presidential visit to Britain I imagine a question on the lips of many Ordinary People is . . .
What is it like to actually meet the President of the United States ?
Well, let me enlighten you curious readers
Travels with My Hat Vol VI
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The World War I Seaplane Base at Killingholme in Lincolnshire
A visit followed by some research into this rare and fascinating site
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Will it Be a 3 Million Job ?
No, not a lottery win . . .
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Bag Enderby in Lincolnshire ~ Church and village history
Whilst only a small village in the glorious Lincolnshire Wolds it’s got a very interesting history - it’s an interesting one this . . .
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Some Photographs of Guitars
Here’s a random ‘Pictures of the Week’ again, amongst others there’s a few guitars, Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul and an Ibanez Steve Vai Signature but also a nice wildlife shot.
Check ‘em out if you’ve the time and inclination of course. . .
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How to Make Your Own Nettle Tea
What’s free, healthy, easy to do and delicious ? Pretty much nothing nowadays you’d think but think again
My first attempt at a bit of foraging and living off the land as it were - a recipe to make your own Nettle Tea . . .
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Is the World Going to End on Saturday ?
The End of the World is Nigh !
Judgement Day is coming - don’t laugh . . . it’s on Saturday
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Fresh Lincolnshire Asparagus & Smoked Salmon
It’s a fabulous sounding dish though clearly not one for the hoi polloi
That means it’s winners and losers again . . .
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Horsington in Lincolnshire ~ Church & Village History
A look at the church and village history . . .
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American WWII Mustang Fighter Planes in Lincolnshire
A look at these aeroplanes and any historic connection they had with Lincolnshire in England
It follows a visit I had to photograph them in flight recently - plenty of pictures . . .
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Picture Perfect ~ Grimsby Photography Studio
This afternoon I went to a local Grimsby Photography studio which, at the time of writing, has just opened.
It was well worth the visit and I learnt something of great interest which is worthy of consideration
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Tiger Tom or is it Tiger Tim ?
Above the doorway of a house in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, there a bizarre and gruesome thing . . .
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Military Reenactment Days in Lincolnshire
A couple more pictures from a recent event I went to plus some other oddments in a Week in Pictures
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Pippa Middleton’s Bum v Volkswagen’s Star Wars TV Advert
Since the wedding only one thing seems to be of importance, bar a brief interlude for a ‘to do’ in Pakistan and that is the 8th wonder of the world . . .
The figure of Kate Middleton’s sister
The best thing I’ve seen recently though is much different - it’s winners and losers again . . .
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The Lighthouses on the River Humber at Killingholme in North East Lincolnshire
Some history, research and original photographs - can you help with further information ?
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The Shadow Line TV Series
Is it any good - Is it worth watching - I think so . . .
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Butters Wood Air Force Dispersal Site in Lincolnshire
A look at the Royal Air Force satellite base just south of RAF Goxhill built inside Butters Wood
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