Jack Scott's Blog, page 105
March 1, 2012
From Russia with Hate
I'm incensed, really pissed off. The parliament of St Petersburg, Russia's cultural capital and second largest city, has just passed a law making it a crime to write, speak, discuss or meet about anything 'gay' (and I don't mean happy). … Continue reading →
February 29, 2012
Bodrum Reborn
Barring a few meteorological mishaps and last-minute mayhem from Mother Nature, I think spring has sprung. We're not leaving until the summer, so we intend to make the most of what we have left. We've washed down the patio furniture … Continue reading →
February 27, 2012
Dumping Digiturk
We're busy planning our repatriation to Blighty. We're not actually leaving until June but it pays to start early. As my project guru, Liam has drawn up a long list of 'must do's'. Top of the agenda? Ditching our account … Continue reading →
February 26, 2012
No Going Back on Going Back
'In the beginning there was work and work was God. After 35 years in the business, the endless predictability made me question the Faith.' I wrote those words on the 8th October 2010, the opening sentence of my debut post … Continue reading →
February 24, 2012
Zenne Dancer
A Bodrum Belle of our acquaintance recently saw Zenne Dancer, a ground breaking indie movie about a male belly dancer. The film, which has won major awards in Turkey, was inspired by the true story of a Kurdish student who … Continue reading →
February 23, 2012
The Mould Season
During the cold, mould season, a viral fungus spread like the Black Death in the dank corners of our stone house. I blame this year's unseasonal cold snap. We relaxed our rigorous ventilation routine in a vain attempt to keep … Continue reading →
February 21, 2012
Adele Cut Down at the Brits
We watched the Brits. Naturally, Adele won best female artist and best album. She's the most successful singer to emerge from Blighty in years. It's a pity the show's producers saw fit to interrupt her acceptance speech which was cut … Continue reading →
It Gets Better
I'm back on my soap box again. Think of me as resident ranter at Speaker's Corner on a Sunday afternoon. I'm rapidly becoming a single issue bar-room bore. The mast I've nailed my colours to is homophobic bullying in schools. … Continue reading →
February 19, 2012
The China Syndrome
Bodrum Belle, Jessica, nearly came a cropper in an attempt to keep body and soul snug in the wee small hours. She turned on her electric blanket a short while before retiring; when she returned to slip between the hot … Continue reading →
February 17, 2012
Postcards from the Ege
I've got a small number of signed copies of Perking the Pansies available for free shipping to Turkey. Amazon delivery charges are simply outrageous so this represents a bit of a bargain. This is a limited offer (until the next … Continue reading →
