A diplomatic disgrace

Advantages: The funny parts are hilarious, some interesting cultural snippets
Disadvantages: much unnecessary political stuff; unlikeable author

...Brigid Keenan's "Diplomatic Baggage" is a prime example of one of those books where one does not have to particularly like the narrator in order to gain enjoyment from reading. Perhaps it's hard to believe that I laughed out loud while reading this on an aeroplane, but seconds later found myself involuntarily clenching my fists and seething in anger? But that is exactly how I felt, reading these...

fizzytom 05.10.2008 13:07 · Read review
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DIPLOMATIC COOKING

Advantages: Looks like an authentic Auger
Disadvantages: Oven too close to the floor.

...done their job to perfection. On meeting the kitchen planner, I was informed that Diplomat appliances were exclusive to M.F.I. and were not marketed by anyone else, (hence the fruitless search). The Diplomat 850 Dual Fuel Range cooker is not your average double sized range. It is only 850mm wide as opposed to the larger ones at 1000mm. Having quite a small kitchen a 1000mm range would have...

jewels 17.08.2002 13:39 · Read review
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Somewhere North of the Tower..

Advantages: good on a sunny day, traditional, well maintained, carousel is gorgeous, places to eat
Disadvantages: nervewracking walk when its wet and windy! not as much to do compared to other piers

...Those who have heard of Blackpool are likely to be aware of the three piers on the seafront. During our most recent trip to Blackpool, we visited all three piers and whilst North Pier wasn't the top of our list, we were looking for a way to kill some time on an early Sunday afternoon and were in the area. Here is our experience of the pier. North Pier, Blackpool North Pier is...

angelboouk123 20.05.2013 00:06 (20.05.2013 00:12) · Read review
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