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The Sleep Of Reason
"You know, two months ago I would have been incontinent with laughter at this buffoonery." Henry shook his head ruefully. "But I seem to be losing my sense of humour."
Question 4: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Question 3: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Injury At Sea
Another winter storm was attacking the island. Gordon, the radio operator, picked up a call from the Tristania. While passing close to Gough in a heavy sea, a crew member had fallen into the hold and ...
Question 2: CapeNature “Win ...
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Desert Island Discs
When I arrived on Gough Island in 1980, I had seven LPs in my luggage. In the Gough House living/dining room was a radio and a hi-fi turntable and speakers. Not having brought my own sound system with...
A Dilettante’s Interest In H...
When, in my late teens, I encountered the word 'dilettante' I assumed it to be mildly derogatory.
Memory Project: Caught In The ...
There were two travelling circuses that visited Gwelo. One was Boswell's and the other Wilkie's.
Island Bread And Vetkoek
As Medic, I was responsible for the health of the entire population of the island. I did not let this weigh on me too heavily.
The Sleep of Reason
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 23 Feb 2022
"You know, two months ago I would have been incontinent with laughter at this buffoonery." Henry shook his head ruefully. "Bu...
Question 4: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card...
CapeNature
On 21 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Question 3: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card...
CapeNature
On 14 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Injury at Sea
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 09 Feb 2022
Another winter storm was attacking the island. Gordon, the radio operator, picked up a call from the Tristania. While passing close to Gough...
Question 2: CapeNature “Win a Wild Card...
CapeNature
On 07 Feb 2022
CapeNature is giving one lucky South African resident the chance to win a Family Wild Card.
Desert Island Discs
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 11 Jan 2022
When I arrived on Gough Island in 1980, I had seven LPs in my luggage. In the Gough House living/dining room was a radio and a hi-fi turntab...
A Dilettante’s Interest in Heraldry
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 08 Dec 2021
When, in my late teens, I encountered the word 'dilettante' I assumed it to be mildly derogatory.
Memory Project: Caught in the Act
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 26 Nov 2021
There were two travelling circuses that visited Gwelo. One was Boswell's and the other Wilkie's.
Island Bread and Vetkoek
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 07 Nov 2021
As Medic, I was responsible for the health of the entire population of the island. I did not let this weigh on me too heavily.
