Refuse collectors are on strike. Obviously I'm not going to say the media is biased, but imagine how much coverage this would be getting if Labour were in power.
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Wednesday, 27 September 2023
Tuesday, 26 September 2023
Manchester United against Liverpool 1977
The Manchester United team that beat Liverpool in the 1977 FA Cup Final and prevented them winning the treble. With Tommy Docherty's red and white army supporting them all the way.
And then he was gone.
why isn't this all over the news?
I'm not putting the video up as it's heart-breaking, but it's easily found. I know it's not new, but the only child who is missed out when the medals are handed out is a person of colour. And not one other adult stepped in to rectify the matter. It's been all over the internet in the last couple of days but nothing but silence from the TV news.
toby young v marcus rashford......toby young is a twat (with added quentin letts)
I don't care how much money Marcus Rashford spends on cars, houses, or life sized mannequins of Toby Young (son of a Lord) to kick the fuck out of, as it's his money, he's paid tax on it, and earned it by hard work, talent, and being at the top of his profession, so he can do whatever he wants with it. That doesn't mean he hasn't got a conscience, and he has done more for those less fortunate than himself than pretty much all other top earners and the government, so Toby Young (as usual) is talking crap and can fuck off.
Never vote Tory (or buy the Daily mail).
See also...Quentin Letts. Also a twat.
Never buy The Telegraph either
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tory lies part 8657667474
This time it's Mark Jenkinson being named and shamed. Twat. I think the clue might be in her twitter name.
Never vote Tory
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bloody hell!! The younger me is on wife swop!!!
Don't remember filming this. Must have been during the drink and drugs years (What? Yesterday? Ed)
man dies from eating liquorice
If this is true, l bet his family are going through all sorts.
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Monday, 25 September 2023
Shooting Stars Vic and Bob as Roxy Music - Virginia Plain
When they're good, they are very very good. This is spot on.
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colin smith's cluttered room
Christ on a bike. I thought my house was cluttered, but it's nothing compared to Colin Smith's. Maybe I'm not a premiership hoarder after all, so think I'm going to have to take a long hard look at myself, up my game, and start hitting the charity shops to improve my standing. I can't be putting up with this, I've got my reputation to think of.
The game's on mutha!!!
Sunday, 24 September 2023
old uk pound notes, plus some misty in roots and marcus garvey
It's amazing to think these were part of our lives for so long, and now they feel like ancient history. Time moves on, but without a knowledge of history you can't determine your destiny, and if you're not conscious of the present you're like a cabbage in this society. Check out Misty in Roots Live at the Counterculture 1979 to see where l nabbed that from (and check out Marcus Garvey to see where they nicked it from).
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kate bush - the maverick genius
There's been nothing quite like Kate Bush, either before or after. What a shock to the system she was when she burst on the scene, intelligent, unusual and beautiful. What a combination, and since then she's taken time off for her family, hardly toured, given few interviews, and released records on her own terms. A true individual.
Here's her lyrics to Wuthering Heights, plus some 1978 photographs by Gered Mankowitz
Toodle pip
Saturday, 23 September 2023
going divebombing
As the weather was nice today l went divebombing off the coast with predictable results.
maybe time for a trip
I've got another weeks holiday in three weeks time. Maybe time to take a trip (again)?
Friday, 22 September 2023
the easter island statues
I've got a large framed photograph of these in my kitchen (as you do) with the faces looking towards me and the stars. However, for some reason, l always thought they looked out onto the sea and were near the coast. How wrong l was.
big john in the colburn lodge
This used to be the landlord when l started drinking in The Colburn Lodge in Catterick. Guess why we all used to call him Big John? Sadly, he died many years ago (although Pat his wife is still alive).
darren grimes supports rupert murdoch (plus cold war steve)
What a surprise. And what a tosser.
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self portrait
If you know, you know*, and I have this as my screensaver on my phone.
Yes...l'm a sad bastard.
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adolf hitler in disguise
These were some examples of Adolf Hitler's possible disguises during the Second World War, in case he tried to flee. You would imagine you would definitely spot him, with him being one of the most recognisable people on the planet at that time, but it's remarkable how different he could look without his Charlie Chaplin moustache.
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deep purple in a bad hair day
Relax ladies - they're married. Much as l used to love Deep Purple, especially at the time this photograph was taken, this is still pretty cringeworthy. Looks like an outtake from the Fireball photoshoot.
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The old homestead in Bootle, Liverpool
Just looking at these images takes me back to being a kid, roaming the mean streets of Bootle, North Liverpool, buying Valiant and American comics, and playing football in the cinema car park (and North Park). Also getting dragged off to watch Manchester United (Home and away) with Uncle Ray, so happy days indeed.
Thursday, 21 September 2023
off work for a couple of days
I've been off work for the last couple of days and made the most of it by doing bugger all (apart from a trip to the dentist). I've even stayed out of the pub, but if you think l'm being healthier, here's a picture of me earlier.
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rupert murdoch is still alive
I saw these news headlines and thought it was the end. However, l was wrong, as Murdoch has just stepped down. That man has done more to harm the UK (as well as others) for a long long time, and l certainly won't be sad to see the back of him.
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frank hester - tory corruption part 453748696069
More crap from the Tories and their donors. Frank Hester is worth over 400 million, so at least he's been able to buy someone else's hair.
From The Guardian, and never vote Tory
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when johan cruyff was the new george best
Loved both players and always wanted the Ajax shirt when l was a kid in Liverpool (Since got one).
stopping heavy handed measures - tory lies part 7546545384
Here's the latest Tory message, after they have already backtracked on their net zero pledges. The only problem with it is that there was to be no extra taxes on meat or flying, as the government had already ruled that out. Also, there was never any intention to implement seven bins or compulsory car sharing, and the only people the insulation rules affect are private landlords, who should be made to have properly insulated properties if they are going to rent them out. More bullshit from a party smeared in it.
Never vote Tory
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
kids prefer portacabins
Apparently 'the kids' prefer their (high quality) portacabins to their classrooms. First off, what does that say about the state of their classrooms, and if they are that great, are the portacabins going to be rolled out among the private schools? Obviously l very much doubt it, as those privileged few that attend such institutions probably prefer their clay pigeon shooting, cricket and rugby pitches, theatres and recording studios, amongst any other perks. Gillian Keegan, owner of multiple homes and not short of a bob or two herself, can fuck off - once again she is talking crap.
On the other hand, let's roll out portacabin hospitals, houses, libraries and immigrant centres. It's the future!!
Never vote Tory.
Toodle pip
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
john mcandrew appointment
FFS. Just what the BBC needs when the country is going to the dogs and we require some balanced and informative reporting.
Toodle pip
Monday, 18 September 2023
Sunday, 17 September 2023
Saturday, 16 September 2023
clint eastwood is 93
Clint Eastwood is 93. Let that sink in for a bit. Unfortunately, pretty soon a lot of the people we take for granted in the movie / music business will be dying off, and I'm not seeing many others coming through to take the place of the living legends.
pulling the head of a dinosaur
From the rather wonderful The Afterword site. Made me laugh out load and it's the sort of surreal humour l respect and participate in. Well played by Gatz.
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