ashamed of being tories

 No mention of being Conservatives. Even they know it's not a good idea to publicise it when they are after your votes.

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Sugar Me - Lynsey De Paul

I remember years ago my father saying he thought Lynsey De Paul was good looking, but at the time, she just seemed really old to me and I thought he was crackers (obviously l was a lot younger).  Now when l see her, l can't believe it, as she now looks (to this old git) very young, and l can now understand what my father saw in her.  Getting old makes you lose your marbles.

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Childish Gambino - This Is America (Official Video)

nudity is strickly forbiden

 I only wish l had seen this sign earlier, and perhaps l wouldn't have been banned. 

Plus, shouldn't it be spelt 'strictly'?

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nigel lawson has died

 As someone who remembers his policies working with Margaret Thatcher, and had to live through the consequences, l hope he has joined her in whatever hellish afterlife she was sent to. However, if Nigella wishes to call around and persuade me otherwise, l may change my opinion.

From The Guardian

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another brexit dividend - the eu price cap

 

the beatles norwegian singles

Yes please!!!   I'd like all of these, but l also don't want to start collecting something else such as foreign releases of singles, as l would definitely need a larger house and a lot more money. They do look very nice though, and l am currently salivating (a wonderful image for all and sundry).

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a grooming reminder

While the Tories continue their racist rhetoric, a gentle reminder that they are (as usual) talking crap, backed by their own Home Office investigation.

Never vote Tory.

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T.A.F 4-2-4 Football game

Thinking about football games after the post below - here's some adverts for my favourite one from when l was a kid. T.A.F  4--2-4 Football Game, which to me at least, was so much better than Subbuteo, as it involved some tactics, thinking ahead, and you could do more with the players. Later rebranded as Grand Slam and Premier Football.

Obviously l have the original version, signed by the inventor - Tom Waterman.

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ho-mo football / soccer game

I really don't give a flying fuck about anyone's sexuality, but surely the makers of this football / soccer game from the 1950's could have come up with a different name? 

Unless of course, it was all a hilarious practical joke to them, or they were making some kind of statement. In which case - respect!

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This Is What She's Like (full version) - Dexy's Midnight Runners

I've seen Dexy's Midnight Runners a few times over the years, but my favourite show was probably at Newcastle City Hall when they were touring this song and the album it is from (Don't Stand Me Down). There were not that many people at the show, but we were all encouraged to come to the front, and the band stayed around afterwards for photos and autographs.  I'm aware Kevin Rowlands'  voice isn't for everyone, but he sings with real emotion, and l absolutely love them. 

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Dexys - I'm Going To Get Free (Official Music Video)

Not sure about the choice of hat and cravat, but l like the song and suit, and it's always good to hear new stuff from Dexy's.

Celebrate Kevin Rowland while we still can!  You don't get many like him in this life.

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tory caught in brothel

Another day, another doughnut, and another Tory scandal.

My money is on Matt Hancock.

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peter kay and our waters being filled with shit

 

feeling sorry for the bravermans?

I would take a long hard look at the choice l had made as a wife, go and change my piss stained pants, and re-evaluate my life, you sad victim blaming hate filled racist supporting enabling fuckwit.

#I'mwithgary

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the jesus trump

I was wondering what kind of decorative feature could be the main focus of my living room wall, and l think l now have a winner! 

I think Donald Trump may have a completely different kind of person behind him in the showers if he goes to prison (not that l think he will).  Fingers crossed though.

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rishi's april fools joke

 

the andromeda galaxy

Some of the stars in a close up of The Andromeda Galaxy (photo by NASA).  

Always remember.  In the great scheme of things, nothing is that important, so try to enjoy life and don't harm others. But don't worry about upsetting Tories and dickheads.

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tories without the privilages

 These are great, especially the Cruella one.  From here (Wankers of the world).

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Elliott Smith - Between The Bars

Molly Drake - Happiness

Thin Lizzy - Dancing In The Moonlight

thin lizzy - reading festival 1977

Thin Lizzy.  What a band they were.  Luckily enough, l was at the Reading Festival show (I am very old), and many more of theirs afterwards. Always a cracking night, although Reading was very very muddy.

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tory lies and corruption part 539

 Another day, another lie from the Conservatives. 

Never vote Tory.

Meanwhile...Leading from the front...

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RIP Paul O'Grady

 A comedy giant, and a impassioned advocator for social justice. Taken way too soon.

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bloody loitering kids

All  the fuss at the moment about teenagers 'loitering' in parks and taking Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) wouldn't be so problematic if the bastard government hadn't closed more than 800 libraries, cut art funding by a third, local authority grants by 40%, closed Sure Start programmes, and sold off hundreds of playing fields.  

Never vote Tory

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primal scream and the jesus and mary chain - crystal palace august 4th 2023

Now this is my kind of festival!  Primal Scream and The Jesus and Mary Chain on the same bill at Crystal Palace Bowl as part of the South Facing festival, both bands that l love.  Looks like a trip to that London might be on the cards in the near future.

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Hyper-realistic pandas glance at people from 3D billboard

3D digital billboard in Tokyo

bob dylan blackbushe sign

 I was looking at at some old concert tickets (below) and in the comments section there was one from Russell who had nicked a sign from the Bob Dylan concert at Blackbushe in 1978.  I wish l had thought f that at the time and to say l'm jealous is an understatement.

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heaven - a poem

 

All roads can lead to heaven

But you think can show you the way

Moonlight can make a rainbow appear

But there's no pot of gold at the end

Cast your eyes down and listen

You'll find Heavens all around you

In the faces of strangers and the barking of dogs

And even the hum of the traffic on the dirty tarmac

Can transport you to faraway places

If you open up your mind and allow it to travel

Hell and Heaven are what you make yourself 

So in this one lifetime we have

Choose heaven on earth

As a second chance is unlikely

And its best not to think about the other option

Nov 2022

love - a poem

 

With a love so deep

Ive got to keep it hidden

Where it's always been

Because I know

Its never enough

I cant help it

My love's always been

The way it is

But then you walked into the room

And I saw two shadows

Dancing with joy

Because we both know how love can feel

If we allow it

So if tonight's the night

I will give it all I have

Because I know in my heart

I could stay with you for ever

And as for my love

If I need to, I'd display it

Because we both know what it's like

To feel the fire of the night

And tonight could be that night

But Im afraid

That the cold light of the morning

Will soon come around

And the love will be hidden again

Untraceable

Perhaps forever

4.10.2022

suicide in trenches - siegfried sassoon

 A poignant poem that never grows old (like the protagonist).  By Siegfried Sassoon

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winston churchill's drinking

 As we are approaching April, l may try to re-create Winston Churchill's drinking at Chartwell from April / May 1949.  Obviously he would have had guests over, but even so...                Wish me luck.

From the book 'No More Champagne' by David Lough.

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john smith was right

John Smith was right then, and it is still correct today.

Never vote Tory.

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boris johnson's report from eton and the bruised nurses

A reminder - Boris Johnson has always thought the rules don't apply to him and and he is above obligation, constantly blatantly lying throughout his life, both in private and in employment, yet a gullible public lapped it up and voted for him as he's 'One of us'.  

And don't forget, not everyone was partying after a stressful day at work.  Remember these photographs from our now vilified doctors and nurses?

Never vote Tory.

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the 1975 album chart

 When music used to be better blah blah blah...    I do however, own 15 of these. 

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if this is journalism - l'm a banana

How low can Sarah Vine (until recently married to Michael Gove) go?  This is just embarrassing, even for the Daily Mail and the governments sycophantic supporters (and that's saying something).

Never vote Tory.

This however, is a lot more objective

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tony husband boris cartoon

 

boris - the liar is both

 

Suella Braverman, "who funds the ERG?"