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Quirister

I learned to do crosswords from my parents, who also introduced me to choral singing and classical languages (they met in a choir while studying Classics / History at university). Perhaps not the most obvious background for an Engineering degree, but the language and problem-solving skills turned out to be useful for working as a technical author in the software industry. Meanwhile all the fun stuff (sewing, cooking and various crafts as well as the singing) gradually took over more of my time . . . so eventually I decided that 30 years’ working life was enough. I now do a range of different volunteer tasks and need a good diary to keep track of it all. As they say: once you retire, you wonder how you ever found time to go to work.

Independent 11,756 by Phi

June 14, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Phi in his usual Friday slot.

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Independent 11,753 by Hoskins

June 11, 2024 at 11:07 amJune 11, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Hoskins provides our Tuesday challenge.

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Independent 11,747 by Grecian

June 4, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Grecian provides our Tuesday entertainment.

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Independent 11,742 by Filbert

May 29, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

My second Filbert blog in a week, after last Thursday. No complaints – he’s always enjoyable.

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Independent 11,737 by Filbert

May 23, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Filbert provides our Thursday challenge.

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Independent 11,732 by Phi

May 17, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Phiday’s mental exercise from our regular setter.

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Independent 11,723 by Grecian

May 7, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Grecian provides our entertainment today, as he does about once a month.

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Independent 11,718 by Eccles

May 1, 2024 at 11:22 amMay 1, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Wednesday wit from one of our most regular and reliable setters.

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Independent 11,713 by Bluth

April 25, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Bluth is here today with his usual varied mix of subject matter.

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Independent 11,708 by Phi

April 19, 2024 at 4:08 pmApril 19, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Phiday fun from our regular setter.

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Independent 11,699 by Raider

April 9, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Raider provides our Tuesday challenge.

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Guardian Quiptic 1,272 by Pasquale

April 7, 2024 at 12:56 pm by Quirister

Don’t worry, it’s not Monday already!  The Quiptic has now moved to Sundays, with very little advance warning.  Sorry this blog is a little later in the day than usual, but I wasn’t … Read more >>

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Independent 11,694 by Eccles

April 3, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Wednesday wit from Eccles today.

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Independent 11,688 by Filbert

March 27, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Wednesday fun from Filbert.

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Independent 11,684 by Phi

March 22, 2024 at 9:00 am by Quirister

Our regular Friday setter is here again.

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