re-reading richard brautigan

Had a fun time recently re-reading some old Richard Brautigan novels, reminding me of the hippie counter culture that l love so much, and wishing l had been around to experience it at the time (although l've done my best since). Sombrero Fallout is my favourite amongst these beauties, although l do like the farting part of 'A Confederate General from Big Sur' as it appeals to my childish sense of humour. l'll have to try and locate my old copy of 'Trout Fishing in America', re-read that, and then stash them all away again, until l eventually find time for the short stories (which l haven't managed to do so far). Brautigan isn't too popular these days, but he certainly had a way with words and crazy ideas, and l like the crazy coot.

Peace and Love.

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Introducing Sora — OpenAI’s text-to-video model

The future's coming at us faster than expected.

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topographical map of africa

Don't know about anyone else, but l find these kind of maps fascinating.

Then again, l'm a very sad individual.

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suella braverman ffs

 Please just go away and leave the country alone.

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another normal day in the mad mad world of liz truss

 Just when you think things can't get crazier.  I do however, like some of these responses.

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face the facts - if you desire a coloured for your neighbour

As the election gets closer, and the Tory party lurch even more to right wing policies, l fully expect them to start campaigns similar to earlier ones such as this to try and discredit Labour, and appeal to their own  'Stop the Boats' flag waving Brexit voting fan base. Even if they don't go as far as this again, it's not going to pretty, and they will use every dirty trick in the book (and not allowed in the book). With the USA election also this year, it's going to be depressing.

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Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - National Rust (Live)

aorta check says - still indestructible!

Had an  Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm check earlier today at Richmond Community Hospital (The old Friary Hospital), and I'm pleased to report l got the all clear, and everything is in tip top condition.  Still indestructible!!

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house of commons gaza vote fiasco

Yesterdays House of Commons fiasco summed up, although l think 'Blackmailing the speaker' is a bit strong.

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a brontesaurus - tony husband

I'm sure l've put this up before, but what the hell, it amuses me. 

By Tony Husband.

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The Goodies - Cricklewood

beatles parody

 If you know, you know. Made me laugh anyway.

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pre owned trojan durex

Re-Lubricated!!!  Just like new!!!!   Whaaat??????

No thanxs.

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the worst cd of all time? now that's what l call britain

Even for 20p in the local charity shop, this is staying on the shelves.

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The Pooh Sticks - On tape

Can - She Brings The Rain (Official Audio)

viz nail it again

 

99 year old swimmer

Errr?  Shouldn't she be disqualified?  She's not in the age bracket.

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tory lies part 868959498769504958

When will it ever end?

Never vote Tory.

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No Woman, No Cry (1974) - Bob Marley & The Wailers Original Studio Version

The Johnsons~ 'LSD Made A Wreck Of Me' @ The Royal Oak, Bath, 18/8/23.

a new way to show football on tv

While l was channel surfing the other day l chanced upon this women's game of football.  I didn't bother watching it, as l only really watch the Manchester United games and Match of the Day highlights, but l did like this angle they were shooting from, as it involved you more in the action.

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a ringo starr postcard

Found in a recent second hand book. A Ringo Starr postcard (or at least l think it's meant to be him).

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polly wanna finger cartoon

I may have posted this before, but what the hell, it still makes me laugh.  l can relate it to my own Mr Parrot when mates come round, as he is a viscous little bugger and attacks them at every opportunity.

By Gary Larson

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wasting food at home

I had a clean and clear out of some kitchen cupboards and chucked out a load of out of date food.  This was only a very small part of it.

As Pete Doherty would say - What a waster (what a fucking waster)

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The Beach Boys - God Only Knows (Official Music Video)

Rare Earth - Hey Big Brother (1971)

the abba missing teeth mystery

While watching some old music videos, l noticed that the blond woman from Abba (Agnetha Faltskog) looks like she has lost most of her back lower teeth, This however, is an illusion, as they can clearly be seen in other parts of the video, it just looks like they are missing now and again.

Confused?  I was, and maybe need to get out more.

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mr parrot still craving attention

As usual, Mr Parrot is still craving attention while l'm trying to watch TV.  The little guy loves me!

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ominous looking sky

 The sky looking s bit ominous the other day from my workplace.

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the exorcist walk home

As usual, the walk home from the pub after another glorious Manchester United victory was like being in The Exorcist. Deserted and spooky (and a crappy picture).

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Garfunkel and Oates The BJ Song

timmy mallett in my sunday

I can't say I am any kind of fan of Timmy Mallett, and find him to be extremely tedious whenever he is on the old goggle box, but this is pretty good.

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hayley and danny's engagement party in darlington

I went to Darlington tonight to my niece's engagement party.  I managed to snag a lift there and back but have no idea where the place was, apart from it was on the outskirts somewhere, as it was very dark and raining, and l was busy in the back seat chatting to another passenger, but had a good time. Anyway, here's my niece (one of the engagees) being glamtastic.

And some mementos from the evening

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comb over alert!!

 I can't remember who this MP is, but he's fooling no-one.

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Tig Notaro - The Rolling Stones in 6th Grade Music Class

derek jarman's england's dreaming cover

Jon Savage's 'Englands Dreaming' book is one of the better tomes about the punk war days, and this was a proposed cover for it, by Derek Jarman, which is pretty damn good.

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john squire and liam gallagher on the new mojo cover

These look like the kind of people you avoid in the pub because they will start sprouting off about conspiracy theories.

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mr tangerine man

 This appealed to my sense of humour (and as a huge Bob Dylan fan).

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Suzi Quatro and Can - Can Can Can the Can?

charlotte owen and boris johnson

 Hmmmmmmmmmmm

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Have You Ever Heard A Digital Accordian - The Lovely Eggs

slade at monsters of rock 1981

Somewhere in this photograph, there's the young me.

And Slade were great.

 

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nick candy - a twat

 Much as l support anyone changing their allegiances to Labour, there are limits.

Never vote Tory.

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never buy the daily mail part 474746746474 - amanda platell on prince harry

Another reason why The Daily Mail is so poisonous.  Have these people no shame?

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the house of lords needs reforming

Much as l am in favour of the House of Lords keeping checks on parliament, it desperately needs reforming, precisely for the reasons below.

Plus....Charles Banner looks like an evil baddie in a comedy.

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