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Thoughts on life, retirement, technology and the outdoors—written from experience, without jargon or performance.
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New pieces will be added regularly as photographs, memories and ideas become the next A Dose of Dave.
More Than Eighty Minutes
A season ticket, a strong Leigh side, a roaring crowd and a 22–10 victory over York Knights.
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Turning 70: A New Chapter
A birthday reflection on the road so far—and the freedom, gratitude and curiosity still ahead.
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Five Days at Ullswater
Family, falls, food, rain and the small moments that made a Lake District camping trip.
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We Are All Seeing the Wonders of AI
The promise is enormous—but what happens when imperfect technology is given too much authority?
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At 70, I Realised I’m Part of Technological History
From watching video calls in Thunderbirds to building a website by talking to artificial intelligence.
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The Strange Stages of Retirement
Freedom is only the beginning. A personal look at structure, identity and finding purpose after work.
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Returning to Williams Clough
A familiar sign, more than sixty years of memories and the wisdom to know when a walk has gone far enough.
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A Camera, a Brew and a Winter Day
Snow, a camera and outdoor skills in the Scottish Highlands—plus a reminder that memories cannot be stolen.
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Dave’s Allotment
A shed, a polytunnel, plenty of preparation and the all-important brew before the growing season begins.
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The Road Belonged to Them
Four Highland cattle, one quiet Scottish road and a 15-minute lesson in patience.
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A Lakeland Village in Miniature
One old photograph and an enduring memory of extraordinary patience, craft and attention to detail.
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