a new ball cock (fnaaar)

As my small outside pipe was dripping (fnaar) l had to call in a plumber to fit a new ball cock (fnaaar again), as there was no way l was going into the attic to fight off the spiders and do it myself. It cost £90 and l curse life in general when things go wrong, but it's much better than me crapping my pants in the attic (and probably not doing the job right anyway). Here's the offending problem. Cursed at and binned.

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the rolling stones in the new mojo magazine

I've just received this through the post, and l must say, l love it. What a great cover photograph of a band at their majestically peak (The Mick Taylor years).

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Dread Zeppelin - Heartbreaker (At The End Of Lonely Street)

Dread Zeppelin - Black Dog

the spirited subtitles are rubbish

I've recently enjoyed watching the Australian series 'Spirited', with a sparkling performance by Peep Show's Super Hans (Matt King). In my view, the first series is better than the second, but the main gripe is with this abomination by whatever 12 year old is in charge of the subtitles. They've obviously never heard of Marc Bolan, but these kinds of things are important, and should be checked. Fetch my blunderbuss - l demand retribution!!

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The Rutles - Get Up and Go

workers v capitalism (again)

 Always true.  Shareholders profits are extracted from workers wages.

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how rock / pop stars used to look

 I don't know about you, but l always prefer to have my favourite pop stars looking like stars, and somewhat otherworldly, not looking like the average man on the street. I will however, give Harry Styles a pass, as at least he's been mixing it up a bit.

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Bob Dylan - I Threw It All Away (Live On The Johnny Cash TV Show)

Man City 1-2 Man Utd Highlights

Well this ended up being pretty damn sweet!  It was a really crap game featuring a lot of possession football and hardly any shots on target, but the result made it all worthwhile, and l was certainly not expecting it. Happy to settle for a 1-0 defeat at the time, but praise the good lord that changed and there were drinks all round afterwards. Football - Bloody Hell!

And as for Kyle Walker feigning a headbutt, it's not just embarrassing, it's part of the rampant cheating in modern football that needs to be stopped, including all the grabbing that goes on at corner kicks. Retrospectively ban him and others for this sort of behaviour and it will stop overnight. It's not difficult.

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alexa - show me corruption in football

Another reason modern football is crap. Corrupt bunch of bastards.

 

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Jimi Hendrix - Manic Depression

Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary

chatgpt protects itself

 Nothing to see here, just the robots staring to rise up and take control.

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Laura Nyro - Eli's Comin'

Laura Nyro - Stoned Soul Picnic

christmas tree is up

 Right - that's the tree sorted.  Time to hit the sherry.

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jesus christ gets cancelled

 Er....   I think you'll find Jesus got cancelled first time around.

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refugees taking away affordable housing

 Always worth repeating.

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Can - She Brings The Rain (Official Audio)

time magazine's person of the year versus the new european

OK, l get that Donald Trump's return to win the USA election (narrowly) is obviously big news and it's unbelievable he will be president again, rather than being locked up, but this is just the kind of praise  and publicity Trump will love, and it kind of helps justify his actions and rhetoric. To me however, The New European naming Gisele Pelicot as their person of the year is a much better choice, and if you don't know who she is, you should really go and investigate. It's horrific, but the amount of bravery she has shown has been off the chart.

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iron man looks a bit different

The first appearance of Iron Man, in Tales of Suspense #39 from 1962. Certainly a different look than later years. If only l had more money (and a bigger house). I'd buy loads of old comics like this (as if l haven't got enough).

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Deep Purple In Rock, if it was recorded in the 50s

Led Zeppelin - "The Immigrant Song" - If it Was Made in 1950

richard tice is still full of crap

 Richard Tice.  Double standards?  Different rules for rich protesters?  Knobhead.

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the 'farmers' protesting again

 

upside down stormtrooper

This has probably been pointed out many years ago, but it's just come into my radar.  A Star Wars stormtrooper upside down looks very friendly , or even creepier, depending on your mindset.  Either way - l like it.

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newcastle riverside old school advertising

Advertising as it should be, back in the day for the sadly long gone Newcastle Riverside club (the old one).  From Viz comic.

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The Rolling Stones (with Lady Gaga) - Sweet Sounds Of Heaven

nearly time for days off

I've been working hard (ish) but it's nearly time for some days off. To say l am looking forward to them is an understatement, and this will be me me tomorrow afternoon.

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robert smith plant pot

 This looks great, and if l wasn't such a lazy git, l would be painting my plant pots like this now.

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steak cooking guide for my mate

I've a friend (Hello Robbo) who always orders steak when we go out for a meal, and like the knobhead he is, always ends up sending it back as it is always (in his bitter and twisted eyes) over or under cooked. I think l will laminate this guide and take it out with us next time, but l also know it will make not one iota of difference. Myself, the chefs, and others with us are long suffering, but my friend does have many, many issues.

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donald trump perfumes and colognes

Just as you foolishly start to imagine Donald Trump can't get any tackier in ways to rip off his following, he once again proves you wrong.

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Brian Jonestown Massacre - Not If You Were The Last Dandy On Earth

The Dandy Warhols - Not If You Were The Last Junkie On Earth

manchester city imploding

What a turn up for the books the last few games have been regarding Manchester City. Absolutely no-one would have predicted so many loses in such a short amount of time, but it's been great, and l for one, am making the most of it, especially as Manchester United have been so crap recently. Being a football fan, you have to clutch at whatever substance comes your way.

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gregg wallace (cont)

 Gregg Wallace - the jokes keep coming (fnaar).

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Reverend & The Makers - Heavyweight Champion of the World (Official Video)

a couple of animal pics

 A couple of magnificent animal photographs that make you look twice.  What's not to like?

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johnny depp's dior sausage

Whoever altered this poster - l salute you. Well played.

 

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where the cavern used to be

Liverpool's Cavern club in the late 1970's - reduced to a car park.  This is obviously before Liverpool went Beatles crazy again and re-invented itself again as a Beatles tourist hotspot. Most people in the late 1970's were more interested in the present and the future, and Eric's was much more important a club as far as music fans from the area were concerned. That has certainly changed now.

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dinish d'souza and pardons

 Well this went well.

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sheridan smith's fanny

Well this is one hell of a review!  For Sheridan Smith in Funny Girl, a mere nine years ago, but still a classic headline. They knew what they were doing.

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greedy bird in the garden

 I think l've possibly been feeding the bird in my garden too much.

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manchester city update

Listen here you slag - Manchester City are still a top side and Pep Guardiola is still an excellent manager. Now fuck off.

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time magazine nail it

 Very apt and true.  Well played.

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refugees and affordable housing

 Always worth repeating

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fergal sharkey for president

 This.  All day long.  They should be getting prison sentences, not bonus's.

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the ruben revolution has started

What an excellent result. Happy days are here again etc (for the moment). It 's just good for the eyes seeing Manchester United scoring for a change (4-0 v Everton). Obviously they are still way behind the top clubs at the moment, but you've got to make the most of lifes tiny pleasures. Not crying with joy, but l do like this picture. Still undefeated under Ruben! (not the Norwegian singer).

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local karaoke has gone crap

Out for a few ales celebrating the glorious Manchester United win against Everton, and a fine time was had by all. The Karaoke was a bit crap though. Couldn't get this lady away from the mic.

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curt cobain's favourite records

I assume (like most people) his choice would have changed on a daily basis, but here's a snapshot in time, with Curt / Kurt Cobain's favourite records. My favourite amongst these is The Stooges 'Raw Power', with The Sex Pistols and Pixies as a close second.

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gregg wallace's future

This is probably spot on. Plus Greggs doing himself no favours with his Instagram posts. They're the classic 'How to prove l'm a misogynist while pleading innocence' posts, and he's made a grave mistake uploading them.

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elon musk funding reform

It's bad enough that right wing fuckers are on the rise everywhere in Europe without this fuckwit trying to dismantle democracy. He's changed so much over the years and l know someone who worked for him for a long time in a very close capacity, He used to be a maverick genius with original ideas, but the sleep deprived drug taking regime must be catching up with him. It's a shame, but more importantly, laws must be bought in to prevent this kind of interference, before it's too late. Mind you. he could be heading towards heart attack city.

Byline Times were also ahead of the curve - buy it now.

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capitalism versus workers being exploited (simpsons style)

 Left wing till l die.

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The Lightning Seeds - Pure (Official Video)

The Lightning Seeds - Perfect (Official Video)

Lightning Seeds - Three Lions Live at Newcastle Boiler Shop 28/11/2024

Where was l last night?  Here (Newcastle).