Jack Scott's Blog, page 107
February 1, 2012
Turkey v Fergie
I assume we won't be seeing Fergie slumming and beach-bumming it down Gümbet way any time soon. Not unless she wants her collar felt by a teenage paramilitary conscript and a stiff sentence from an un-amused Turkish beak. The ill-advised ex-HRH … Continue reading →
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
If you live in the United Kingdom and would like to buy a signed copy of Perking the Pansies, Jack and Liam move to Turkey, delivered free, please click here. If you'd like a signed copy of the book but … Continue reading →
January 31, 2012
The Times, Are They A-Changing?
I came across an article in Gaystarnews that reported that a Turkish journalist, Serdar Arseven, and the newspaper, Yeni Akit (now called Vakit), have been fined by Turkey's High Court for insulting the LGBT community. The case arose because the … Continue reading →
January 30, 2012
Black Gold
Our precious olive crop is bursting to be harvested. A huge, ancient double-trunked tree is the central exhibit in our shared garden and is dripping with heavy fruit like black baubles on a Christmas Fir. Olives have been dropping haphazardly … Continue reading →
January 29, 2012
Marriage Equality – Much I Do About Nothing
Marriage equality for same sex couples is a hot topic in the States and many other parts of Christendom right now. As the pendulum of liberal public opinion swings towards reform, the religious reactionaries advance ever more bizarre notions for … Continue reading →
January 28, 2012
Perking the Pansies Book Trailer
It's done and dusted. My World Book Tour across four continents has finally come to an end. The stage lights have dimmed and the sequins have been packed away for another day. I'm knackered even though I've not shifted from … Continue reading →
January 27, 2012
Jail Bait
In December 2010, Perking the Pansies was blocked by the Turkish internet police. I threw a hissy fit at the prospect of a firm hand on my door knob, a frisk by a frisky conscript and instant deportation. It all … Continue reading →
January 26, 2012
Far from the Madding Crowd
The whirlwind virtual world book tour has reached its final destination back in old Bodrum Town. The imaginary train has pulled into the non-existent station. I'm knackered. My final gig is at Roving Jay's Bodrum Peninsular Travel Guide. Regular viewers … Continue reading →
Our Man in Ankara
The British Embassy has just issued an update about the new Turkish health insurance regulations in relation to British emigreys. Essentially, we don't have to join the scheme if we don't want to. A storm in a çay cup? Filed … Continue reading →
