Author Archives: Michael Eardley

About Michael Eardley

59 going on 18, married 36 years (to the same woman!) two daughters, one dog and one cat (not necessarily in that order), grandfather. Author, ghost writer, blogger, bus driver, all round good egg.

On The Buses

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Michael Eardley

A man is working on the buses in the US collecting tickets. He rings the bell for the driver to set off when there’s a woman not quite on the bus. The driver sets off, the woman falls from the … Continue reading →

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How Fred Saved The World

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Michael Eardley

The great battle cruiser was parked a hundred kilometres above the dark side of the planet’s moon, hidden from the rudimentary detection devices of the natives.   A small scout cruiser flashed across the darkened surface and docked.   The … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Ghost Story

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Michael Eardley

Ghost on the 110 Julie was a bit nervous; it was the first time she had driven the route after dark, and the cold, cheerless December night had closed in with the added hazard of clammy mist. Also, the inevitable … Continue reading →

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Winter Walk

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Michael Eardley

There comes a time at Christmas where the turkey and pud have to be walked off so we loaded Houdini hound into the car and took off for Oakamoor, where you can follow the path of the Churnet Valley Railway … Continue reading →

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Vikings – a cautionary tale

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Michael Eardley

Yesterday, Sunday 9th August, the weather for once being fine, Lady Glencairn and I set off for glorious Tatton Park in Cheshire, where there was an event billed as Viking Sunday. It’s a great venue and the events are usually … Continue reading →

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Melys re-emerge from the Welsh mists!

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Michael Eardley

Welsh Music Award Winners MELYS are to play their first live gig in nearly 6 years at HENDRE HALL, BANGOR on WEDNESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER 2009 with a fantastic DJ set from Radio Wales’ ADAM WALTON too! Watch this space to … Continue reading →

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On this day in history 4th March 1966

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Michael Eardley

London’s “Evening Standard” newspaper published an interview with Beatle John Lennon, in which he remarked: ‘Christianity will… vanish and shrink… We’re more popular than Jesus Christ right now.’ The quote touched off a storm of international protest, resulting in burnings … Continue reading →

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Fotomoto on video

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Michael Eardley

My very good friends from Ukraine, Fotomoto, have posted this excellent video and I heartily recommend it. Fotomoto in Moscow Rare Fotomoto tracks still to be had by poking round http://listen.to/fotomoto

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Latin mottoes for harsh times

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Michael Eardley

Some of these sayings seem so appropriate at the moment and you’ll forgive any slight liberties with the translations? ‘Nil desperandum carborunda illegitimae’ Don’t let the bastards grind you down! ‘Sic transit gloria mundi’ Gloria has vomited in the van … Continue reading →

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25 Random things about me

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Michael Eardley

25 Random things about me I am a Scottish Laird. The title is real and hereditary. I won it on a Radio Show on BBC Radio 2 hosted by Steve Wright, along with a load of other goodies. I am … Continue reading →

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