looks like the car's buggered

I've got some time off work and thought l'd nip to Ikea by Newcastle today to buy some more record shelves and tidy the house up a bit. Rather sadly, engine lights came on just past the Angel of the North and the car conked out at traffic lights just by The Metro Centre. I called The AA who couldn't repair it so l ended up getting towed back to drop the car off at my local garage and to drop me off at the pub to drown my sorrows. Don't hold out a lot of hope regarding it being cost effective to be repaired, so it looks like l may have to crumble and buy another. The worst thing is l was only about a mile away from Ikea and if l'd made it there and put the shelves in the car and then broken down, l would now have them at home. What a bummer. 

I blame God.

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racist rishi sunak and charlotte owen in the house of lords

Tory corruption and racism part 365365

I think our great and glorious leader has forgotten he's meant to unite the country and make it better for all, not stirring up division and hatred.  What a fucking rotter.

As for our great and glorious new lawmaker in The House of Lords, Charlotte Owen, if there wasn't a super injunction out, perhaps it would be common knowledge how she managed to snag the lucrative post from Boris Johnson that she now holds for life, after such a short time working for him. I've previously speculated on this before the super injunction here. 

What a crap and corrupt country we currently live in.

Never vote Tory.

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it's grim oop north

I've recently had reason to be driving over the North Pennines.  To say it's desolate is an understatement.  Looks great though.

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The Swan Silvertones - Sinner Man

Jacob Lusk & Jools Holland - Lord Don’t Move the Mountain

Reposting this as it's fantastic.  What a singer.

Hanna's bored

You put me in front of any lady and this is the result. Bored to deep sleep. At The Robinsons on Saturday night.

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the slightly overcooked chicken

I fell asleep on the settee while l had the chicken in the oven, and it cooked for an extra hour. I think it's pretty safe to say it was ever so slightly overcooked, and the skin was like pork scratchings. 

Nice though!

And this is what l had for breakfast the next day.  My heart attack should be coming any day soon.

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another normal day in the uk

This.  All of this.

Abolish the monarchy (and never vote Tory)

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the mail on sunday does free publicity

This is great free publicity for the upcoming documentary on government lies.  Can't wait to see it!

As an aside, Boris Johnson himself has admitted on record that he only had a mild case of Covid compared to the general population. Then again, when has The Mail on Sunday ever let the facts get in the way of their ridiculous headlines and stories?

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Scene: All That Glitters - Renia (1974)

the grateful dead's speaker system

When l win the lottery, this is what my speaker system will look like.  I hope the neighbours are prepared.

Luckily for them, l also have great taste in music.

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The Farm - All Together Now (Official HD Video)

Wah ! - The Story Of The Blues Part 1 and 2

the uxbridge result

The people who didn't vote Labour, and chose to vote for fringe parties with no chance, l hope you are all happy the Conservatives are retained. Vote tactically, get rid of the bastard Tories, and then start backing your own agendas, otherwise we'll be subjected to more years of the most corrupt government l have ever known (and l'm an old git).

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when l was a young lad - liverpool 1895

 Me and my brother.  Liverpool, 1895.

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trump scrabble

 

The Beach Boys - Forever

The Beach Boys - Surf's Up

and in the other news....

 

the dark forces at play

 Of course.  Now it all makes sense.

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there's no magic money tree - oh...hold on..

Despite the fact we are told by the government there's no money to pay decent wages, feed schoolchildren, process asylum applications etc, apparently it can always be found to help the already super rich.

Never vote Tory (and abolish the monarchy)

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the daily express doesn't understand inflation

FFS  Don't theses people have the very basis knowledge of how interest rates work?  Prices are still rising, just at a slower rate.  Knobheads.

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singer divorces handsome ghost

 Just think of the poor kids

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Stan Freberg - "Banana Boat (Day-O)"

Charlie Drake - Please Mr. Custer

breaking the law, breaking the law

 This is the sort of attitude my parrot has. probably takes after me.

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serve green tea

 Me  - all day long

Orange - la Compil des Bleues (English version)

What an ingenious advert for women's football. Watch till the end.

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Punch On The Road - Close-Up North BBC Documentary 1976

Maneskin - Beggin' Live From the American Music Awards 2021

going out again

It's a hard life, but someone's got to do it.  I was out all day yesterday, and I'm heading out again at 4pm for Birthday drinks with a mate. Luckily l am back at work tomorrow so my liver can have a rest.

At least l've got my outfit sorted.

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demis roussos giving me hope

Demis Roussos and Dominique, 1977.  There's still hope for me yet.

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fuck you greta

 Oh the irony...

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the rolling stones by ethan russell 1969

Probably my favourite photograph of The Rolling Stones. Taken by Ethan Russell in 1969, when the Stones achieved God like status .

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Placebo - Nancy Boy

Violent Femmes - Gone Daddy Gone

scrapping inheritance tax

This will affect the wealthiest people in the land (less than 4%) and cost billions in lost taxes.  Funny how the money can always be found to help the already rich.

Never vote Tory.

                                           

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rod little and shagging kids, with added boris johnson and dan wootton

Where's The Sun outrage over this kind of stuff (albeit old). The odious Rod Little, still a current ' journalist'.  Then again, so is the lying Boris Johnson and Dan Wootton.  Hopefully all soon to change.

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Smell of Reeves and Mortimer - Stars in Their Eyes

Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels

Zodiac Mindwarp - Prime Mover video

stop buying the fucking sun

Not for the first time, the people of this country should take a lead from Liverpool and stop buying The Sun. They're stirring the cap with the BBC allegation and it's always been in Rupert Murdoch's agenda to destroy the BBC.  Stop buying The Sun instead and stop falling for him dictating the news agenda.

Instead of the guessing game currently taking place (Huw knows who it will be), unless something illegal has been done, shut the fuck up.  How about Boris Johnson not handing his WhatsApp messages over, despite being ordered to? Or George Osbourne and what he's been up to? Or closer to Murdoch, how about a Sun journalist and  current right wing presenter catfishing (the least of his worries) that will shortly be exposed? 

And don't ever forget or forgive this

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understanding life

 Which is why you should live in the moment and savour it.

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Ruth Brown - Hey Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean

John Prine - Speed of the Sound of Loneliness

leonardo da vinci and the real mona lisa 1504

An extremely rare photograph of Leonardo Da Vinci with the real Mona Lisa, taken in 1504. 

And if you believe that, l've got some magic beans to sell you.  Looks good though.

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The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary HD

The Mission UK - Wasteland (Extended Video)

boris johnson lying again

 Once again, Boris Johnson taking the piss out of the public.

Never vote Tory

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my kind of church

I'm not a believer in any way, shape or form, and l'm heterosexual, but l respect and admire this message from The United Church. If more institutions in the world were so non judgemental, the world would be a much happier place.

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kate andrews v dale vince - question time

This all day long. Kate Andrews is being broadcast way too often on these type of programmes and is being paid to sprout crap, often supporting the right wing think tank IEA. Also employed as Economics Editor at The Spectator, despite not having an Economics degree and knowing less about the subject than l do. And l'm pretty damn stupid.

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tories being bastards part 6483558

Robert Jenrick has cartoon murals at a childrens asylum centre painted over because they are 'too welcoming'.   A gentle reminder - these are children, in a foreign country, probably scared shitless, that Jenrick is punishing. What a fucking rotter. 

Never vote Tory

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wednesday wedding

If it's Wednesday, it must be wedding time for Linda and Shane. Congratulations, and a fine time was had by all!! 

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new morton morland cartoon

 

Niney The Observer - Blood And Fire

sweaty nonce alert part 68365

 Get the sweaty nonce grifter locked up

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mathew street, liverpool 1977

Mathew Street, Liverpool in 1977, in the days before everything became commercialised, and people, even in Liverpool, were that bothered about The Beatles, as new music was deemed more exciting (Eric's was thriving), and older music meant bands like Love or The Velvet Underground.

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concerts these days

Obviously l am more of a curmudgeonly old git than l used to be, but images like these re-enforce the reason l prefer going to smaller gigs where the band are a lot closer, and the music is in your face. 

And what's going on with the phone on the left?  Now pass me my large slippers, it's time for a nap.

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the new conservatives party

 New Conservatives?  Sad racist knobheads more like.

Never vote Tory (or New Tory)

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T Rex - Get It On 1971

Released a mere 52 years ago.  The rather magnificent Get it On by T.Rex. 

It also contains one of the greatest 'B' sides ever!

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