January 2012
3 posts
December 2011
3 posts
Noel Edmunds Turned Me Into An Atheist
Dear Sir / Madam Can you please explain why last night’s edition of Newsnight was not scheduled, and in its place was ‘The Funny Side of Christmas’? (apparently a repeat) As I was dozing during the 10.00pm BBC News I thought I would get the usual in depth reporting of the news from your Newsnight team. Instead I was assaulted by clips of Noel Edmunds in ‘Noel Edmunds...
November 2011
1 post
Remember These...? →
August 2011
11 posts
Control →
I am fascinated with the work of Pieter Hugo. You may have seen some of his haunting imagery before such as ‘The Hyena and Other Men’, his web site is worth exploring. There’s also the ethereal cover of Joy Division’s ’She’s Lost Control’….enjoy
River Wandle Report →
My local river, the river Wandle is an oasis of natural calm and beauty in south London, at one time it was one of the finest trout fishing rivers in Europe. Indeed, Lord Nelson used to fish it regularly during his sojournments inbetween fighting the french and spanish at sea. The river is a chalk based river ideally suited to trout, the Wandle also supports many course fish varieties such as...
Defunct Woolworths in Weird Ley Line Theory
The diagram and excerpt below is accredited to the following link: http://bigthink.com/blogs/strange-maps
“As knowledge in Britain of the indigenous, but recently extinct Woolworths chain of stores recedes from living memory, its reputation will undoubtedly shift from the mundane to the legendary. To aid the rapid rise of its legend, Matthew Parker produced this baffling pattern, based on...
October 2010
3 posts
Fly Me To The Moon - Julie London →
A sumptuous arrangment and version of a great song. I think this was recorded in 1964, the year of my birth. Julie London has a great voice…ahh, and here’s a live recording which is special too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWxObuuy9oA&feature=related
London In the Rain - Blossom Drearie →
I actually prefer ‘making Jam’, I guess that must be ‘I Love Leicester In The Rain’…this is a lovely piece of music anyhow.
Watchbillnewsinger:
Making Jam
Bill, marvellous, really like it, cool.
August 2010
3 posts
June 2010
3 posts
Strumpettes →
These ’ gals ’ are playin’ at the Traf ’ tomorrow night, I shall enjoy watching and listening to them whilst quaffing a very agreeable vanilla flavoured pale beer.
C’mon England
" Krank Als Ein Papagei "
” Sick As A Parrot “ (in German)
Pale Rider
I have to take umbrage at SteveC’s remark regarding pale beers…
“I was immediately criticised for my choice by my friend SteveC, who said, in effect, that pale beers have no taste.”
Mmmm, my local, The Trafalgar currently has two cask ales that can be described as pale
American Pale Ale brewed by Dark Star, see comments below…
...
April 2010
1 post
After The Horse Has Bolted (Hot Chip's "I Feel... →
I Have to say, I love ‘Hot Chip’, I know they’ve been around a while. Mr and Mrs Manger introduced me to them a few years back. The’re new album is pure class..’One Life Stand’
March 2010
5 posts
CAMRA Beer Club →
The above link is ideal for those of us who appreciate a good selection of choice ales for supping in house.
After considering my choice for ‘Desert Island Beer’, it would have to be ‘Top Totty’ brewed by Slaters of Stafford. http://www.slatersales.co.uk/ourbeers.html
Stupid git of the day →
stever:
A Leicestershire man decides that it’s a good idea to have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier (with powerful locking jaws) from a rescue centre (meaning it’s likely to be very jumpy and aggressive) as a family pet. What could possibly go wrong?
Comment from One Pot Screamer…
These kind of stories always crack me up, don’t get me wrong, it’s a tragic ‘tail’, and...
One shitty "beer" may (or may not) be slightly... →
stever:
It’s things like this that make me lose my faith in humanity. Both these beers are an abomination, there is nothing more to say on this topic.
One Pot Screamer says:
http://www.downtonbrewery.com/en/our-beers/seasonal-specials/apple-blossom-ale/index.php
I agree Steve, what a waste of cyber space, each to their own. Personally, I’ve redressed my life style...
The Trinity Arms
Meeting a mate at the Trinity Arms tonight in Brixton…
This write up seems to sum it up rather well.
http://freakytrigger.co.uk/ft/2010/01/the-ft-top-25-pubs-of-the-00s-no-11/
Customer Services
Dear Customer Services
Having booked a return ticket to Norwich I was frustrated to learn that the time I had chosen (2.00pm) departing liverpool Street was not acknowledged by your on line booking system and instead I was given a 12.00 noon departure time. This normally wouldn’t have been an issue however I was planning to join friends who had already booked the 2.00pm train out of...
January 2010
22 posts
My Weekend
OK, I’m looking forward to my weekend.
Tonight: Darts practice at the Trafalgar pub, after yet another defeat earlier in the week in our darts league to The Nelson, the team decided that we must reinstate Friday night darts practice. Great, real ale and darts and banter.
Tomorrow: Right, well it’s FA Cup weekend, lunchtime kick off on ITV1 sees Preston North End vs. Chelsea, I shall...
Friday
Ahhh…It’s Friday, I’m still in the office, oh yes, and a quick time check will confirm that right now it’s two minutes past six.
I’ve just been chatting to the company accountant and the managing director about the perceived breakdown of moral fabric in our beloved country. Well, I’m not going to bang on about it now but I have to say in England one has to, by...
Stella Street →
Brilliant humour, served up in bite size chunks.
One day, all dance music will be made this way... →
No, I don’t mean that literally. In my youth if you were seen to be dancing you’d probably be called a poof and dealth with accordingly. All the girls used to dance and the lads would stand around on the edges of the dance floor gawping at the girls and trying to look ‘ard. I thank the house / rave scene for changing that, and from personal experience I thank my cousin Jason for...
Dopes →
A heart warming story of two guys who go to Afghanistan to smoke some dope, only to find themselves incarcerated in Guantanamo, and the efforts of their guard to make amends.
Sir Picard →
rych:
I’m, obviously, not a fan of the Queen’s honours list but, Sir captain Jean Luc Picard certainly deserves the highest award the federation can give.
Also, Rych, I think Sir Patrick Stewart would make the best Doctor who. And if any clever dick says “But he is the new Doctor Who”! then, buy ‘yerself a medal.
"On this occassion I was glad I still smoke" →
I have to say that the owner of this pub has been doing a fine job over the last year in reshaping the place into a potentially fine live music venue attracting the best local upcoming indie bands and stand up comedy acts.
I for one won’t be put off from enjoying visits to my only proper local indie music venue combined with public house as I know this kind of incident is an exception. Yes,...
Classic " On The Buses" - "The Cistern" →
Part 3 of 3
Classic "On The Buses" - "The Cistern" →
Part 2 of 3
New Order "Crystal" Remix by Lee Coombs →
If you want to warm your soul on a cold day/night - drop this on your system and rev the volume up. It’s well, Phat.