Tuesday, 27 February 2024

the reform party conference

Some jolly happy go lucky always look on the bright side of life cheerful carefree individuals here (Lee Anderson not in picture yet).

Where's my invitation to join? These are the sort of people l should be sharing a pint with.





But what the hell is this???  I thought my brother (Birthday on the 29th) lived in Leeds?  What's he doing there??  His invitation must have arrived.


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subbuteo stag night in liverpool

Although a while ago, this is genius! Lads doing a stag night in Liverpool dressed as Subbuteo players. Free drinks all round!!
Picture by David Gillespie


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class war in richmond castle

This is on one of the cell walls in Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire, just up the road from me. Written by an imprisoned  conscientious objector, it's just as true today. 


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lee anderson statement

First of all, l don't think the applause happened, but l bet he did get some support because sadly, there are ignorant racists in this country. He already knows this of course, as he tries desperately tries to appeal to them.

He is the type of twat that gives this country a bad name, and makes me proud to be a Scouser, but not so proud about being English.

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Monday, 26 February 2024

Jimi Hendrix - Manic Depression

tiger comic from 1954 with unused free gifts

Looking for comics on ebay earlier today (as l often do), l came across this little beauty. It's the UK Tiger comic, first issue, from 1954. What makes this special though (and expensive) is that it has the free gifts included, which are unused, despite instructions inside the comic of how to use the gun. If l had unlimited money l would collect many more comics, including the likes of this, and move to a larger house.  In the meantime, there's no way l'm bidding.





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Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary

lovely record storage but with no spider alert

I must admit this setup looks really cosy, especially on a cold winters evening, and l had a similar carpet for many years.  However, the carpet pattern disguises spiders in the vicinity, which is most definitely not a good thing, so l for one, could never really relax, especially in an 'altered' state . Hence the reason l'm back to a light carpet / wooden floor combination. Plus the plants and dim lights would have to go, as they're also camouflage for the eight legged beasts.
I think l need to seek help.


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potatoes in peru

I've spent some time over the last day or so cooking a load of stuff to freeze before it goes off, including a load of potatoes, followed by eating sweet potatoes with plenty of mayonnaise and honey (I know how to live!). However, I feel myself and the rest of the country are being short changed - here's a selection of the different types of potatoes they have in Peru. I don't want to go and live there, but I do want to try them all (but will obviously never get around to doing anything to achieve this task).


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the daily mail - a reminder

 Don't buy it (or vote Tory).


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Sunday, 25 February 2024

Billie Eilish - Bury a Friend (Official Music Video)

the waterboys box set - 1985

To add to my previously purchased Waterboys box sets, this new one was waiting for me when l arrived home from work yesterday, and although l haven't had time to play it all or read the book yet, once out of the box, it looks fantastic, and the book looks much more substantial and informative than l was expecting. It's the tracks based around The Waterboys 1985 album 'This is the Sea' spread over 6 cds, with the beforementioned hardback book included. As l used to be a bootlegger, l've heard many Waterboys outtakes and radio sessions from this time already, but there's plenty more here to keep me entertained for some time. For what it's worth (Great song by Buffalo Springfield), with the albums 'A Pagan Place', 'This is the Sea' and 'Fisherman's Blues', and their incendiary and eclectic live shows during this period, they were probably the best band in the world, matched only by U2 at their peak. The top picture is an advert for the album at the time



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Saturday, 24 February 2024

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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Friday, 23 February 2024

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)

Thursday, 22 February 2024

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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Wednesday, 21 February 2024

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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Tuesday, 20 February 2024

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.



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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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Monday, 19 February 2024

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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Sunday, 18 February 2024

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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