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@oldfarmhorace

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A father of 3 and a grandfather of 1. Ex Farmer, Grower, B&B owner, Shopkeeper and Fund Administrator. Political columnist. Devil Tractor owner. Partridgesque.

Guernsey
Joined October 2010
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 months
@CatherineHall16 @matt_fallaize Louts is very judgmental. Can Muslims be louts? Or pro Hamas protestors?
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@oldfarmhorace
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6 years
@AdamBienkov @LaurenceMakins You forgot this one....
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 years
I am overwhelmed by the 100% positive response to my @GuernseyPress column on my mental health. It wasn’t an easy decision to write it and I was concerned how people’s perception of me would change. But I felt an overwhelming urge to get the “seek help” message out to others.
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@oldfarmhorace
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I did it. What a delightful group of young men and women. The future is safe in their hands. Ps I’m 5’10” and I’m not short
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@oldfarmhorace
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4 years
My daughter’s Lockdown coping mechanism involves brushes and paint.
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@oldfarmhorace
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5 years
Having watched the #govgg live stream on #COVID ー19 I am much comforted by the obvious competence of the team who are looking after us. Well done @gavinstpier @HeidiSoulsby @DrNicolaBrink and others. Cometh the hour cometh the team!
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
8 years
. @piersmorgan summed up Trump well saying "don't take what he says literally, regard it as the opening in a negotiation".
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 months
@RevRichardColes And that's why, M'mlud I am standing in the dock today.....😉
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 months
@BladeoftheS I’m not English but Brexit hasn’t turned out as bad as Remainers thought. Good to see the UK moving up the Global Exports table with new record Goods and Services exports. 4th in the world now I think.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 years
@DRUDGE_REPORT @richardcalhoun I don't think so. It was a lot stronger when they occupied my Island.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 years
A very sad day at Old Farm. Tiger has passed away. She was an exceptional cat and a fine friend. She will be missed.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
I think this is my first selfie
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@oldfarmhorace
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7 months
I think my daughter has excelled herself this time.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 months
@AndyHearn09 Best to hand back the Crown Estate to them and say they are on their own now?
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 months
@FrogMoonMama That’s not right. It should be with HR. Decline it.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
The Good Guys. Don’t forget their names at the next General Election.
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@oldfarmhorace
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5 years
Who agrees that @BBCGuernsey should now refer to @gavinstpier as our Chief Minister rather than our most senior politician? He is leading us through this crisis and we should acknowledge that publicly.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
My lovely daughter has painted my dog for me.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
8 years
#GoodnightSweetheart was like meeting an old friend after 20 years and just picking up the conversation exactly where we left off.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
Today my baby boy is 40. He nearly didn’t make it. I wish his Mum was here with us to celebrate this important milestone. 🥲
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
I am over the moon reading this. It is so good to see that The College will have an entry route other than the wallet.
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@oldfarmhorace
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2 years
Well I did it. I went to La Fregate for a meal with a group of people I have worked with for so many years I almost count them as friends. It went well. My greatest concern of the evening was wondering how they cut a piece of toast so small to go with the fois gras…
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@oldfarmhorace
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10 months
My Daughter is having a bad start to the year in the PEH. A sign she is recovering is that she is digitally creating on her IPad.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 years
Time Team royalty coming to Guernsey. @CarenzaLewis
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@oldfarmhorace
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2 years
@MartynRoussel @TheOnlyGuru @BackingBadenoch She could make all the difference in regaining trust of the people. She comes with no baggage and she is nothing like the present incumbent.
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@oldfarmhorace
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2 months
@timolarch Do you really believe there are vast vaults full of cash in Cayman? Trust me, that money will be working in an economy somewhere.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
Have you ever been out with your camera and taken a shot that you couldn't wait to get home and properly check it out to see if it was as you'd imagined? Here's mine.
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@oldfarmhorace
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4 years
I have a beautiful fairy living in my meadow. 🌞
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@oldfarmhorace
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1 year
She is quite wrong. Liberation is about our Island and not our Parish. The original Liberation Day had people flocking to Town to celebrate freedom. Town is where the Island community should meet and celebrate and it’s our biggest day of the year so we should do it proud.
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1 year
The Deputy in charge of this year's Liberation Day celebrations has said they have struck the right balance following criticism last year that not enough was organised in St Peter Port.
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@oldfarmhorace
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6 years
Good Old Guernsey has come through yet again. Lost bag has been returned to a visitor after being handed in at the Police Station. She now believes Guernsey is the safest place on Earth. But we already know that.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 years
The Education debate has confirmed my suspicions that the toxic nature of the ruling clique is driving me into the arms of @PeterRoffey5 and @gavinstpier as a sort of automatic reflex. #govgg
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
The Royal Family cost every person in the U.K. about £1.50 last year. Aurigny cost every person in Guernsey about £300 each. The Royal Family is a bargain. @Emmy_Lambie_Pie
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
How is it that current Deputies standing for Election can see the urgent need to upgrade Broadband but were blind to it for the last 4 years? #govgg
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
I’ve not been one to favour public protest but I feel if we lose the field tomorrow we shouldn’t just take it. How much interference could the people of Guernsey run to make a point and delay the destruction for years? Extinction Rebellion chained to the trees perhaps?
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
I don’t believe the States of Guernsey has ever made me as grumpy as I am feeling now. A failed school and a field about to be sacrificed to save a few minutes travel time. I have no idea why these things have touched a nerve with me.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 years
@Peston I thought she had a good point. Certainly didn't deserve the aggressive snap back by the presenter.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
Big test of my rehabilitation into society tomorrow. I tested the water last month by going out with the family. It was fraught but doable. Bigger hurdle tomorrow with two external appointments including dinner at the Fregate with former colleagues. Anxiety level high… 😰
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
Because we find we love peaceful Guernsey we could after the Pandemic is over designate one day a week "Lockdown Day" where we close everything and encourage people to spend time at home in peaceful reflection. Possibly Sundays?
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 months
Proud Grandfather time. I’m all choked up reading Caleb’s final report from Elizabeth College. He has achieved so much in so many fields of endeavour and has given so much back to the young ones following in his footsteps. It describes the fine young man he has become. ❤️
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 years
Lancaster over Old Farm.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 years
Remembering a soldier who left the army in 1911. Tried to rejoin but serious heart condition failed his medical. 37 with a large family he did all he could to join up for WW1. Sent to Gallipoli he was repatriated and died 6 weeks before his daughter was born. She was my mother.😢
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7 years
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
Today is the big day. If I don’t turn and run then I will be coming out tonight. If I can manage a black tie do tonight then my morning tea with the Governor in a week or so will be a walk in the park. Wish me luck.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 years
For sale, surplus to requirements, a hat stand. Please contact The Committee for Education, Sport and Culture.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 years
How long is Guernsey going to keep talking itself down? Do we wonder why nobody will buy into the decline we are advertising? We have no rights, nobody wants to work here, nobody wants to holiday here etc etc etc Come on everyone it just isn’t true.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
I can’t express in words the pleasure I am experiencing just watching the new kittens sleep.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
5 months
Sad news. Good for @PeterRoffey5 and I’m pleased for him, but not such good news for us. I may not agree with his politics but he is one of our most capable politicians with an undoubted love of our Island and its community.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
5 months
A huge shoutout to my children. Without them the last week would have been unbearable and my quality of life nil.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
I don't want to be one of those proud Dad's who posts lots of pictures of their children's achievements but I just can't help myself posting @HaleyCamp 's newest creation.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 months
They are lovely
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
This is a selection of some of the paintings my very talented daughter produced as her Lockdown coping project. Now Lockdown is over I hope she doesn’t put her paints away.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
I’m out.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
Two fine photos from the Mess Dinner. Much better having Caleb sitting or lying down if you don’t want to look short.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 years
@YvonneBurford @Peston But so rude and overly adversarial. They know their victim can't respond in kind.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
She’s done another one.
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2 years
Another proof, if proof is needed, that @YvonneBurford stands head and shoulders above many of her peers. Excellent speech. #govgg
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 months
We have a new batch of kittens. 3 so far. Mother and offspring all doing well.
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Horace Camp
3 years
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 months
Who is going to keep me grounded now? We have lost another great Guernseyman. 🥲
@daniellesebire
Danielle Sebire
4 months
Absolutely gutted to hear @LeRoiHaptalon has passed away. He was the absolute best of Guernsey Twitter and I'm going to miss him deeply. I'm lucky to have known him and had the benefit of his kindness & friendship over the years. He was one of a kind and I will never forget him
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 months
I’m actually out, a very rare occurrence
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Horace Camp
6 months
Kitten update
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
8 months
Remembering my mother today. Her soldier father died just before she was born. Brought up in poverty in Trinity Square she had to leave home at 13 to enter service in a big house. Evacuated, pregnant and with a toddler she held it together through the bombings. ❤️❤️❤️
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
Merry Christmas, everyone.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
Mark Helyar gets one of my votes.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
4 years
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey can we just move this thing along before it drives us all around the b****y bend". #LOD
@gavinstpier
Gavin St Pier 🇬🇬
4 years
...and here now are the questions that I have today lodged on Warren Gatland’s visit. The Policy & Resources Committee has 15 days to respond. I hope the answers will ensure that we finally have the complete picture so that a line can be drawn under the matter.
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Horace Camp
6 years
It was heartwarming this morning hearing a visitor to our Island describing it as a “paradise of quiet” with the “cleanest, freshest air” she has breathed. Do we put Guernsey down too much?
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
Rosebud is my favourite podcast. It could be yours as well?
@GylesB1
Gyles Brandreth
6 months
Little and large … and a lot of laughter. John Cleese is this week’s very special @therosebudpod guest. Enjoy. I did.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
5 years
My daughter has to be running out of painting supplies. She needs to pace herself.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
Just asked Alexa to play something by the #Seekers and she picked, The Carnival is Over. It’s just too much and I’m typing this through tears. RIP #JudithDurham , we’ll never find another you. 💔
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Horace Camp
3 years
Wow. @sashakmiller is delivering an excellent speech in #govgg . Glad I voted for her.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
10 months
Merry Christmas to you all!
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Horace Camp
8 months
Proud Dad moment #thatsmygirl
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 months
Some of you will know I have a an issue interacting with the real world. Well this year I’m coming out. My first “event” is to be a black tie dinner. I’m not sure my children are helping by advising me not to speak to anyone because society has changed rules of acceptability. 😱
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Horace Camp
2 years
Meerveld and Vermulen? Really? @sashakmiller you have a great deal of work on your hands. I wish you luck. They turned down @YvonneBurford for Vermulen? The next general election can’t come soon enough.
@BailiwickGsy
Bailiwick Express Guernsey
2 years
Political names confirmed for money saving reviews | Bailiwick Express
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6 months
Turns out His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey is a fan of my Guernsey Press column. I had a wonderful one on one with him at Government House. He is a very nice man.
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Horace Camp
6 years
That’s my grandson out of the will.
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Horace Camp
2 years
I couldn’t help but stand for the National Anthem. This is a sad day.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
The kittens are developing at super speed. My main role now is to be a climbing frame and comfy bed. Patch looking lovely here.
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Horace Camp
2 years
Stunned following a thread on Facebook about a stolen iPhone. The owner is following its progress around the Island and can pinpoint the house it keeps coming back to in St Peter’s. @GuernseyPolice are too busy to investigate and suggested the owner go herself to ask for it back
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Horace Camp
1 year
My daughter has been painting. This is a bird I wouldn’t want to mess with.
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Horace Camp
6 months
Say hello to Bandit.
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Horace Camp
7 months
Kitten update. Would 10 cats be too many? #askingforafriend
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Horace Camp
4 months
If Crowdstrike has taught us one thing today it is that we must never give up cash. An enemy could easily disrupt a cashless society. #bewarned
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Horace Camp
2 years
It would appear that the Guernsey Party not only votes together they pee together as well.
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Horace Camp
3 years
One of the very few great Guernseymen of my generation.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
Earlier today feeling a bit tired I went to bed for a nap. I woke up to find my cat in labour on my leg. Moved her to one side. We are now up to 3 kittens and I’m not sure it is over yet.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 years
My politician of the year has to be @gavinstpier . Consistent, persistent, pragmatic and tireless in his efforts for the people of Guernsey. ⭐️
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
What a difference a few rays of sun make. ☀️☀️☀️
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
3 years
Oldfarm struck all safe
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
2 years
I have been invited by family to watch the Eng Fr match. Of course my initial reaction was to decline given the human rights issues of the host country. But then I was told about a Chinese Takeaway meal. Count me in!
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
I’m trying to think of ways of cutting down my time spent interacting on Social Media. Top of my list is “become a Deputy”. 😉
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Horace Camp
2 years
Just sitting on the Cobo sea wall eating my chips and watching the sun set. #2034
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Horace Camp
7 months
@BladeoftheS Do you mean it isn’t Democratic to have the unelected House of Lords blocking legislation? I never had you down as a House of Lords supporter. Are you a Monarchist as well?
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
7 years
I’m not the only one who can see it. Pull down the Guernsey flag and replace it with the Red one now why don’t we? @GuernseyPress
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Horace Camp
5 years
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 years
Choose the tree wisely. In my mind only a magnificent oak tree will be a suitable memorial for this political giant who served us so well. @GuernseyPress
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Horace Camp
7 years
There has to be better branding than "We are Guernsey" . I'm starting a Competition here's my entry ;-)
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
6 months
#Eurovision isn’t the good, wholesome, family entertainment it once was. The Irish entry is no Dana. I don’t think the show is for me anymore.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
1 year
I have been remiss in keeping you updated with kitten pics. Well here is, Patch.
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@oldfarmhorace
Horace Camp
5 years
Hats off to @oscarjpearson for the optimism in believing that 1. teenagers are up and about at 7am and 2. That they are listening to @BBCGuernsey
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