Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Quibs Book of Numbers

Quibs was a website devoted to providing resources to quiz compilers and quiz goers alike. It was also produced in book form but never published. This is one of the books – all about numbers. Quibs Maestro Numbers

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Planning for Sustainability

A paper given to the CIWEM Conference in Leeds. Planning for Sustainability

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Points of View

There are many ways of looking at a problem, especially when many people are involved and each have their own viewpoint. Points of View

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The Immaculate Conception

Abigail doesn’t have much time; her husband is dying of cancer and they want a child before it is too late. The Immaculate Conception

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About Time

A short paper which proposes a possible mechanism of time. About Time

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The Cameron Line – What’s wrong with HS2?

The consultation on the UK’s second high speed rail project has now concluded and, give or take a change in the colour of the wheel nuts, the scheme will shortly be approved as it is. This is not because it … Continue reading

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Wogan’s Wonders

A letter, written in 1996 to Terry Wogan about the inaugural TOGS meet. Wogan

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A Nod and a Wink

We should never take people at face value unlike our young gullible nun. A Nod and a Wink

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Bird Spottin’

A few little verses to help you out if you can’t tell a robin from a crow. Bird Spottin

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Comme Ci Comme Ca

You might think this is a little unkind to the frogs. Tough. Comme Ci Comme Ca

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