Rod Collins

Who Makes the Best Cup Soup ?
Given there’s snow on the ground and freezing fog in the air could there be a better time to try and find out which manufacturer makes the best Cup-a-Soups in the world and what are the Top Ten recommended flavours ?
I’m looking for as many suggestions as possible . . .
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Just a note to let regular readers know that from time-to-time there may be more than one article a day going on the site.
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When Was Google Invented ?
Not especially difficult to answer . . . you’d think
Just about all of us use Google as our search engine and probably take it for granted, few of us ever think of, or indeed understand, just how ‘clever’ it is.
How would you find out when Google first appeared ? Why you’d . . . Google it, which is now an official phrase, of course - and there you’d make your first howler . . .
Here’s a real scoop for you - cracker this . . .
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What’s the Best Place Name in the World ?
Of all the places, cities, towns and villages in the world which one has the best name ?
I don’t know whether it’s the best place name in the world or not but this is my personal favourite . . .
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Merry Christmas to All
It’s that time of year folks . . .
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What to Put on the Site ?
A comment today brought to the fore something I’ve been thinking about - it’s not a new thought but it’s one that requires input.
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When was the Worst Storm in Lincolnshire History ?
A near death experience today, possible slight exaggeration, prompted me to think about stormy weather here in Lincolnshire and to wonder what was the worst one ?
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Finding Roman Sites in Lincolnshire
What follows shortly is a guest article written by friend and supporter of the site Chris Keyworth.
It’s both very interesting and also very exciting as it charts the locating of previously unknown sites of Roman antiquity in Lincolnshire.
My thanks go to Chris Keyworth for sending this in and to Rick Spauls for the superb metal detecting finds and photographs that accompany this article, a staggering Medieval Pendant and a Roman coin which is 1,866 years old ! All found in Lincolnshire of course.
Without further ado I hand you over to Chris . . .
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Happy Lincolnshire Day
Wishing you all the very best . . . from the very best place on earth !
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Growing Old in Lincolnshire
Yesterday I was mostly ‘Ageing in Lincs’ - an unusual day for me because generally I get younger
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Hi Folks,
I’m trapped in a living nightmare here, my broadband is off - long story by the sounds of it. Just wanted to let people know I’m not ignoring them.
Regards
Rod - wishing he could speak Indian

A Quick Update on Life Here at the Goldeneye Ranch
Here’s a quick post about a couple of things this week
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Why Did I See the Moon During the Day ?
I’m quite possibly the world’s most ignorant person when it comes to matters of astronomy - my knowledge is limited to having read Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History in Time hence this dumb question . . .
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Another Milestone Reached
I wrote the other month about breaking the 3 million hits a month and yesterday I noticed another little milestone for the site . . .
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The Best Tea in the World
Who makes the finest tea in the world and the tricks and secrets to making the perfect English Cup of Tea !
Share your tips and secrets on how to make the perfect cuppa . . .
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Crop Circles in Lincolnshire !
Something we’ve not touched upon here beofre but the arrival of an email with some original photographs means the time is right to look into the phenomenon of Crop Circles here in Lincolnshire . . .
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Cleethorpes Armed Forces Day
I was in Cleethorpes today for Armed Forces Day and a fine afternoon it was too, check it out, plenty of pictures too, including one of an extremely handsome and youthful looking man on the sea front !
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What’s it Like Living Life as a Spy ?
Good question and one I’m hoping to be able to answer
I shall be living my life according to ‘Moscow Rules’ - as though I were a spy during the Cold War and under constant threat from enemy agents
This could be my best plan yet And it started yesterday . . . hope you’ll read this and perhaps even join in via comments
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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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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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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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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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A Great Day Out in Lincolnshire
I’m always having fantastic days out in Lincolnshire so the strap line should come as no surprise - this one was particularly good though because. . . it was under the command of Chris Keyworth
Always a good sign !
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