Gary Marsh

@garymarsh6 (24223)

United Kingdom

Joined myLot 11 years ago

I am a friendly guy who enjoys writing. I love to travel and I love my family. I am not sure but I may be one of the odd people who loves their work too.

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Facial recognition cameras - good or bad

Judy Evans @JudyEv (383722) • Rockingham, Australia 29 Jun

Our state, Western Australia, is set to become the first state to trial facial recognition cameras in real time. These will be deployed in marked police vans in specific areas and at major events. It’s hoped the cameras will help...

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Gary Marsh They have been doing this in London & it has been very successful. Apprehendiing 170 people alone over a period of 6 months. It has got to be a good thing in my opinion. If you are a law abiding citizen you have nothng to worry about.

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People can be so rude sometimes

Michael @Wrexxo (2894) 29 Jun

...honestly, people are so whack sometimes...and when I say whack..I mean plain rude I had a total bruh moment at the bank this morning that's still driving me nuts... rolled up way too early,...

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Gary Marsh What a moron!

30 Jun

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They never knew they needed it.

Amber @AmbiePam (122048) • United States 30 Jun

When I visited New Zealand more than 20 years ago, I remember taking home a bottle of soda that I was told was exclusive to that country. I wanted something that was pretty much only found there, food wise. Turns out, it tasted...

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Gary Marsh When we went to Japan last year I had read so many things about Pocari sweat which sounds nasty but it is a rehydration drink & is sold everywhere in shops & from the thousands of street vending machines. It actually sells out quite quickly. It is a clear...

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My just reward.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (14899) • Ireland 29 Jun

It has been a hard old slog, but my persistence has paid off. After three long months of uploading receipts onto an app I have been rewarded with a £15 Amazon voucher. Well it’s actually a £5 voucher from one app and £10 from...

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Gary Marsh Congratulations on your £15 reward. We did something similar a few years ago except you had to scan each item you bought. It became too tedious to do so we gave it up & sent the scanner back!

30 Jun

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High Heat Weather Event

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56624) • Canada 29 Jun

Yesterday the temperature soared higher than it has in the past few weeks. Today it got even hotter and much more humid. Environment Canada has issued a high heat weather event warning for the next week for our area....

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Gary Marsh Oh you are getting it too. I don't mind the heat so much it is the humidity that wrecks havoc especially if it disturbs your sleep.. We have a few days respite but it may be back again by the weekend!

30 Jun

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I sound like a broken record. This amazes me every year.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (59959) 29 Jun

Every year, I moan and groan about so many fireworks being set off, for literally weeks before July 4th. As the 4th gets closer, they set off more and more...last night it was nearly 2 AM when I heard the last boomers. Tonight,...

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Gary Marsh We have the same problem in the UK usually from October onwards until Guy Fawkes night on the 5th of November. Also we have the problem around New Year too. Millions of pounds wasted each year not to mention the injuries & distress it causes to the elderly &...

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The lengths people go to

Judy Evans @JudyEv (383722) • Rockingham, Australia 30 Jun

We were talking to our ‘Irish’ son today and something he said reminded me of the time Vince was working at a farm machinery place. It was almost lunchtime and he was sitting in the forklift in the yard across the road from the...

western australia

avoidance tactics

difficult customers

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Gary Marsh Often especially one of my wifes friends. I avoid her like the plague. I find her far too irritating.

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Last Full Week for My Youngest

Dominique @dodo19 (48251) • Beaconsfield, Quebec 15 Jun

My two eldest are pretty much done school for this year. My eldest has one exam left and that's it. While my youngest is finishing grade 5. This is his last full week of school. Then next week he goes Monday and then Tuesday...

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Gary Marsh Our eldest grandaughter finished school last but the younger ones still have three weeks to go.

30 Jun

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I'm Here...

DE @DaddyEvil (175020) • United States 26 Jun

I can already feel my eyes burning so I won't be here for long. I miss you all and hope I can come back soon without burning my eyes out. Pretty is trying to get the neurologist to see me before September but she's not having...

daddyevil

burning eyes

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Gary Marsh Sorry to hear your eyes are sore. I gave up mylot yesterday as l was starting to get vertigo. I feel it is not quite cleared up so this will be my last read today! Good luck on Monday!

28 Jun

Tequila Sunrise.

rakski @rakski (157772) • Philippines 27 Jun

I slept for an hour. Maybe a few hours for the past 48 hours. And tonight we are still at the lobby cafe of the hotel we are staying in drinking cocktails. I don't remember when was the last time I drink again but...

tequila sunrise

cocktails

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Gary Marsh Lovely enjoy your cocktails!

28 Jun

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Thank you everyone

Michael @Wrexxo (2894) 27 Jun

..so I've been low-key grinding on Mylot for a couple of weeks, and the craziest thing happened..my spoken English just leveled up big time! Surprised ..Turns out all that typing and reading really pays off when...

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Gary Marsh Comstant practise increases your fluency. Well done for reading & writing to improve yourself.

28 Jun

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Cheese and biscuits for supper …..

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11827) • United Kingdom 27 Jun

So, we have just got home from watching the England V Panama match …. We were at a local pub … Yay…..England won ……2 - 0 And so to supper …. Cheese and biscuits … Jacob’s crackers and Red Leicester and Edam cheese …. The...

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Gary Marsh I love a good strong cheddar. I am not that keen on Blue cheeses although l use Stilton for Broccoli soup.

28 Jun

The Eyes and Ocular Malnutrition

celticeagle @celticeagle (190738) • Boise, Idaho 27 Jun

I remember back when I was pre-school age and living at my maternal grandparent's place. My great grandmother was there for the last years of her life. She lived until she was 96 and was blind. I remember bringing her meals and...

eyes

health

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Gary Marsh It is good that you are thinking ahead & trying to keep healthy.

28 Jun

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The Storm

celticeagle @celticeagle (190738) • Boise, Idaho 27 Jun

My grandson came in my room lastnight about 9p. He said: "Did you hear that?" I came away from what I was reading and listened. THUNDER! My eyes crossed. (If you know me at all you know I love, love love thunder storms) I Turned...

thunder

lightning

rain

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Gary Marsh I love thunder & lightning storms too. I have seen some amazing storms in the USA.

28 Jun

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I cooked twice today

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169797) • United States 27 Jun

Bob seems to be better and better. Still not quite as good as before he got sick. So I surprised him. I did a twist on the Kropsu recipe and added lemon zest, extract and juice and also some raisins. I ate that twice today. It is...

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Gary Marsh That is great news. I hope he feels more like that each day!

28 Jun

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Fridays were the best day of the week when I was growing up

Sissy15 @sissy15 (12961) • United States 28 Jun

Childhood was so long ago, but it often feels like yesterday. My mom and I were reminiscing not long ago about when my brother and I were kids. My brother and I always looked forward to Fridays when we were kids. Not just because...

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Gary Marsh Yes Friday was always a special day for us too. My father worked in France for about a year so all week we would look forward to him coming home for the weekend. He used to get the train to Calais the catch the hovercraft to Dover. A taxi would pick him up &...

28 Jun

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Pregnant goat rescued by a deputy in Georgia

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122835) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 27 Jun

Haralson County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) deputy Mason Bell who was working with the Crime Suppression Unit in Georgia rescued a pregnant goat that was walking alongside Interstate 20 on Thursday. Officer Bell was doing his job to...

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Gary Marsh Hats off to the officer. The goat & kid will live to see another day!

28 Jun

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Catch an Ostrich

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (98641) • Daytona Beach, Florida 27 Jun

I was writing about birds and animals, and as everyone knows, the largest bird in the world is the ostrich. The bird weights 230 pounds and stands 7 feet tall. Ostriches are also the fastest species on two legs and can run up to...

giant ostrich

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Gary Marsh I was aware of ostrich racing in South Africa but did not realise how popular it is in the USA. Poor things Its legs would buckle if l got on one!

28 Jun

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A little about Roscoe

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117477) • El Paso, Texas 25 Jun

Back on May 19 I captured this shot of Roscoe grinning. It wasn't all that hot yet and he was enjoying his shady spot under the china berry trees out front. So this morning, June 25, I opened my Edge browser and it took me to a...

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Gary Marsh It looks like he knows he is trying his luck with you & laughing!

28 Jun

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Where’s the thunder?

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (14899) • Ireland 26 Jun

We were promised thunder last night and a deluge to break the hold this oppressive heat has on life but it hasn’t happened. I lay awake last night, window open, waiting to hear the savage beast throw its lightning bolts to earth,...

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Gary Marsh We were supposed to have thunder & lightning yesterday but I only notice lightening in the clouds no fork lightning just stayed up in the clouds. However Beligium & Holland looked like it was on fire. For hours they were getting pulmetted with lightning. I...

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