Admiral Cod

The Seychelles, where the story is set "He looked hard and fit, and the faded blue jeans, military-cut shirt and wide leather belt ...

I was struck by this anonymous comment left at the Chateau the other day (20 Feb 4:42pm). It was in response to an article on the pussifica...

Forsyth : Crikey, that was a dashed close thing, chums...I mean to say, it really got out of hand fast. Selwyn : I say! It jumped up a not...

A few years ago, shortly after my father died, my  uncle  in Connecticut sent me several large boxes of my things that were stored at his h...

"If thou hast a woe, tell it not to the weakling, tell it to thy saddle-bow, and ride singing forth." - King Alfred the Great , ...

Beware girls bearing gifts. One of the advantages of being a charming older chap is the greater frequency with which women give you gifts....

I'm taking some time off today and heading to the beach . It's sunny and warm here, temperature in the low 80s. I've been inform...

Word has reached me that I've been the subject of recent discussion in my family. None of whom, I should add, are particularly close to ...

Seychelles

SCRAMBLED EGGS JAMES BOND   For four individualists: 12 fresh eggs, salt and pepper, 5-6oz. of fresh butter  Break the eggs int...

Most mornings I stop by the local coffee house, where, naturally, I order tea. The place is usually crowded. Businessmen in not-quite-right ...

The evening chill descends on my beachfront neighbourhood like a tiresome guest at a cocktail party. I sit on my balcony and sip a glass of ...

The exclusive photo ( at port ) depicts one of my Tattersall shirts in action. It is a fine number from W.H. Taylor. The Tattersall cloth is...