Monthly Archives: July 2011

Remembering Raymond M Wright

Posted on July 17, 2011 by conliffews

Remembering Dr Raymond Marcio Wright I began working for Dr Wright in 1982 at the start of the onshore deep drilling program. I had known of him for years and had seen him on many Geological Society field trips during … Continue reading →

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Country Bus July 10

Posted on July 10, 2011 by conliffews

From the opening scene of “The harder they come”, to the scenes in Claffy? where Volier was robbed of his belongings by a handcartman, country buses have grabbed my attention. Some of it is the drama of putting people together … Continue reading →

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Miss Lou July 4, 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by conliffews

Fantastic fireworks from New York on NBC, still drizzling in May Pen. Miss Lou passed at 94 and was therefore born in 1917. Alexandria in the Dry Harbour Mountains was her home. The area was of gently rolling limestone hills … Continue reading →

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Miss Lou July 3, 2011

Posted on July 3, 2011 by conliffews

Miss Lou July 3, 2011 Saw an announcement of the death of Louise Perry – was grabbed to it by the photograph on the obituary page. Round smiling face, thick glasses –this was Miss Lou as I had last seen … Continue reading →

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First Post July 1, 2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by conliffews

Thanks for stopping by. Perhaps the first question – Why pattyandcocobread? Not certain which is the best answer but here are some that come to mind. 1. I wanted to root the blog firmly here in Jamaica and patty and … Continue reading →

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