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Mature Years: 1994 - 2009

The etymology of Uregian.

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 23 August 20026 July 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on The etymology of Uregian.

Perception is reality. Haig: “Did you know that our family name comes from the Latin for “Jure” which means just.” Garbis (his older brother): “Utter rubbish”

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Mature Years: 1994 - 2009

Thinking outside the box

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 6 September 200010 August 2021 Discussion 2 Comments on Thinking outside the box

I was just purging the loft the other day and came across this gem. Is it wrong that I can’t bring myself to throw the bloody suitcase away?? So, in September 2000 I was packing up to go to University. Dad was as proud as he was relieved. I thought I would capitalise…. Alex: “Dad,…

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“What’s wrong with my bumper”

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 17 August 200027 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on “What’s wrong with my bumper”

Recently, I was turning right on to Marylebone Road at some traffic lights and remembered poor old Dad at that very junction years ago. Not used to driving in the UK, he made a (sharp) right, straight into oncoming, 3-lane traffic. We promptly reversed and made a quick escape but not before a passenger in…

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Creative Years: 1974 -1994

The Beatles Legacy

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 4 August 19904 July 2021 Discussion 1 Comment on The Beatles Legacy

Ellie (now aged 7) has been mesmerised by “Beat Bugs” as of late, a kids show on Netflix based on music by the Beatles. Watching the show with her whirlwinded me all the way back to a family holiday in Rhodes circa 1990 (when I was aged.. 7). Haigy had just bought me my first…

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Odyssey Years: 1964 -1974

“Your sh*t is my bread and butter”

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 23 May 19739 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on “Your sh*t is my bread and butter”

“YOUR SH*T IS MY BREAD AND BUTTER” Whilst working at his first resident engineer posting…at a sewage treatment plant in Newmarket back in 1973

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Odyssey Years: 1964 -1974

University years in Kingston

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 10 August 19717 January 2022 Discussion Leave a Comment on University years in Kingston
1971George Cook's Wedding 19711971Good old Manorgate Road Flat, Kingston 1968Breakfast 1968More Breakfast 1968Stonehenge 1968
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Odyssey Years: 1964 -1974

Graduation Party…”passing out parade”

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 10 August 197126 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on Graduation Party…”passing out parade”
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Odyssey Years: 1964 -1974

1971 University

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 9 August 197117 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on 1971 University

Possibly at graduation or more likely praying for graduation!

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Odyssey Years: 1964 -1974

Surveying the Field

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 9 June 196810 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on Surveying the Field

At a freshman year surveying trip in Fulmer Grange, UK, 1968

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Early Years: 1944 -1964

OXI / “OHI” Day 1953

Memory by Alex Uregian Dated 28 October 195317 August 2021 Discussion Leave a Comment on OXI / “OHI” Day 1953

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