Monthly Archives: December 2011

All the best for 2012

“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” ~ Hal Borland A happy New Year to all our friends and followers whoever you’re with, wherever … Continue reading

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First footing 2012 in the only way that now makes sense

The Scotsman 2011 calendar has been taken down from the kitchen wall and is out in the recycling bin, each of its pages sporting a red circle or so marking at least one event or other involving Two Fat Laddies. … Continue reading

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Much too late for goodbyes

Tonight is the night then. Hogmanay. Out with the old and in with the new. When the bells sound this evening I’ll be watching Primal Scream live, in the Shadow of Edinburgh Castle, watching the fireworks above us with my … Continue reading

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The best laid schemes of mice and men

Two Scottish lads with one year to lose ten stones. That was the plan. But as Burns himself said, the best laid schemes o mice an men aft gang aft a-gley. Now that 2011 is nearly out I wonder if … Continue reading

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The influence of others

While plotting the madness that was to become Two Fat Laddies, there was a question raised by Iain that neither of us could really answer. Would what we’re doing have an affect on anyone else out there? Neither of us … Continue reading

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Gremlin diets, a festive booze ban & just four weeks to go

Four weeks then until Two Fat Laddies reaches it’s conclusion. Thirty one days in which to attain the lowest weight we possibly can, to make a last bid for donations to our chosen charities. And to reflect on an incredible … Continue reading

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