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Montana road trip – day 7

Although I wouldn’t say that the best was saved until last, driving through the Cascades was certainly a fitting end to a pretty amazing week away. Having booked in to another small motel in Omak, Washington, it was time to … Continue reading

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CAFC – a season to savour

After a few short summaries on how the Addicks season has progressed, the “another great result” format is wearing thin. More league and cup wins followed by a couple of draws haven’t dampened my enthusiasm from afar, but finding new … Continue reading

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Montana road trip – day 6

The Kootenai Falls were an amazing find, an unexpected highlight of the road trip. Another night under canvas. We’d managed to avoid caterpillar infestation, which given the amount of caterpillars dropping on to my head and shoulders from the trees … Continue reading

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Montana road trip – Flag retirement

I’d never really appreciated just how much the Stars and Stripes meant to Americans. After the retirement ceremony I was left in no doubt of its importance. I’d spent an afternoon sailing around Melita Island on Flathead Lake. Lesley and … Continue reading

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CAFC continue the roll

Can the smile get any wider? Another week, another win as the reborn Addicks claim another 3 points at Brentford. When I left the UK the final London derby I saw was against Spurs. It was the game that consigned … Continue reading

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CAFC see off Halifax in the FA Cup

My breath was held. Games like this against lower or non-league opposition have time after time proven Charlton’s downfall. To the more seasoned Addick, this game was 1-0 Halifax certainty. But this season is different and the Addicks continue to … Continue reading

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Montana road trip – day 4 and 5

There are times that I have to pinch myself. This is now part of my life and accessible more than once in a lifetime. This is what the relocation was about, quality of life and adventure. It was time to … Continue reading

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