tom cruise height gain

How does he manage to do it? in his wedding photograph he is taller than his bride (forgotten her name and can't be bothered looking it up). When he is out and about with her, she is taller than him. It's magic!

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call the cops - l'm being snatched

When l was a little toddler, we moved to Kenya for a bit. Now l don't remember anything from that time as l am an old and simple man, but looking at this photograph of me that has recently turned up, l was struck by a strange thought (no surprise there), which was....

'Who the hell is the woman in the photo?' l really have no idea at all, it's certainly not a relative.

l clearly look happy enough - maybe she was trying to rescue me but eventually got caught. lt takes me back to the time l went with my father to the dentist to get a tooth removed. l was given gas and therefore unconscious during the procedure. When l woke up (in agony with my mouth filling with blood), the dentist said "Here's your father to take you home". Only one problem. It was not my father as he had buggered off to the pub and got a mate to pick me up and take me home. l did say "That's not my father" (as l didn't even know who the bloke was), but as l had just come round from the anaesthetic, l was ignored by the dentist and sent on my (confused) way. So much for child protection, it's lucky he was a mate of my dad, who did meet us outside (the drunken git).

london 100 years ago

It's hard to believe that these photographs were only taken about 100 years ago. Then again, it is the slum/working class areas, not the posh ones. The posh houses look about the same as now, but lets face it, most politicians didn't really care that much about the poor unless they became a nuisance by thieving, smelling or getting sick (or generally being an eyesore).

Not that much has changed since then, especially with all the posh boys in power.

Eat the rich.

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david bowie - tvc15 with ruby flipper

Watching Top of the Pops from 1976 the other night, l was amazed and slightly delighted by this performance of David Bowie's hit of the time 'TVC15', which was 'interpreted' by the dance combo of the show, Ruby Flipper. What a load of old tosh. I have performed better routines than that while being drunk, staggering around my living room, and falling over the cat or rabbit. No wonder punk had to happen (and that's without the performances of Tina Charles, who l hated).

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bruce springsteen - born to run photos

By jove he was one cool mutha at the time. The photographs were taken by Eric Meola and are certainly iconic.

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clever advert for oxy spot cream

l like clever adverts and l like illusions. Great stuff (yet very simple). Click on it to enlarge first.

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charles and harry (plus one)

My thoughts on this are well known around these parts. If the poshos had been working class it would all have been about 'the breakdown of society' and people 'like them' shouldn't be 'breeding' in the first place. Eat the rich.

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new phone

Just bought a new phone today as l needed a new one and wanted one with a better camera than my old one (one, one one). This one (an LG) is still cheap but has a 5mp camera on it. Good stuff, unless l start spending serious money. Now all l have to do is work out how to use it.

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birthday meal out on tuesday

It was the FPO's birthday on Tuesday, so we met up with the rest of the family for a meal at Akebar (http://www.akebarpark.com/), then onto Brymor Ice cream factory (http://www.abmoore.co.uk/) . We then went to White shops to post some stuff and have a couple of ales (and a few shots) before heading home for an early night. Being off work is great!

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some stuff by jen stark

These should brighten up the day. More of her stuff here http://www.jenstark.com/index.php

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the volcanoes in iceland

There was disruption to aeroplane flights last week with the eruption in Iceland of the Grímsvötn volcano, which l was cursing, as our buddies Robbo and Kerry were out in Spain with the I'Anson clan, and l thought they might get stuck out there. This affected me two ways. One, l wanted then back as l was going to their house to watch the Manchester United v Barcelona final. Two, l would have been sick with jealousy if they had a longer holiday and missed work. Anyway, it all worked out in the end (apart from the football result). Above is some pictures of the volcanoes in Iceland. Nice to look at, but l wouldn't want one at the end of my garden.
Photos by Marcel Musil
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hailstones at work

By jove, it chucked it down the other day

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food at cross keys

The morning after the football education by Barcelona

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introducing mr don king

As l am still cheerful about the blogs being restored, l thought l would post a happy picture. This is me and Don King in San Antonio, Texas a few years ago. I don't usually put up many pictures of myself unless they are old ones, but l will make an exception for this little beauty.

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everything seems ok again so l'll have some soup to celebrate

Then again....maybe not, it looks a bit dodgy.

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Wow! I think l can access the blog again!

It's been off for the last week as Google were having problems, but hopefully it is all tickety-boo again. Oh how l have missed it!

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the swedish underground

These are of the underground in Sweden. Slightly better than London or Newcastle (the ones l am used to), that's for sure.

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ben hein - pencil v photo series

I have seen this sort of stuff done in the past, but these versions are pretty damn good. A simple idea, yet very effective.

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kill bill remix

Everything Is A Remix: KILL BILL from robgwilson.com on Vimeo.

This guy ( robgwilson.com ) has gone to a lot of trouble putting this together. Worth it though (and glad it was not me doing it). Just check out all the references/steals from other films.

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the bubblesmith - sterling johnson

Stinson Beach Bubbles (canon 550D) from markdaycomedy on Vimeo.

This is on Stinson Beach, north of San Francisco. I like the way they disappear so quickly, it looks kind of spooky.

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another fine weekend - debs do and united are champions

Had a marvellous old time at the weekend. Been in for most of it, but went round to Deb and Rooks for Debbie's birthday do, as they had a BBQ (surprise). All went well until Deb fell and banged herself against the chimera (guilty party above), which resulted in a short trip to the hospital for some glue to a small cut. The FPO and Rook went with her, so l hung around a bit more, then buggered off home when l got the chance to sneak off.

On the Sunday, it was 'Premiership Survival Sunday' according to Sky, but l was just interested in The Manchester United against Blackburn game (4-2 win). This meant Blackpool went down, which is a bit of a shame, but United kept up their great home record this season (15 successive wins). It was great to see Evra with the Cantona flag, stuff like that keeps the history of the club alive.

All this and the new series of Family Guy - get in!

Now if we can just beat Barcelona nthis weekend.....

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benzadrine inhalers

I used an inhaler yesterday as there was a lot of rabbit hairs about and it aggravated my asthma. Sadly, it was not one of these bad boys. They certainly had some forms of medicine that were better in the old days. Bring 'em back l say!

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def leppard tribute band seek one armed drummer

That is what l call going for authenticity

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