life before mr parrot

Before l had Mr Parrot bugging me for attention (he's currently sitting on my chest), l used to be hounded by these two, plus another cat. All wanting attention just as much (but l loved them!). Sadly all dead now.

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lp collection fence

This is an ingenious idea, and l'd like it on my garden fences, but I'd imagine it was very time consuming and expensive, so it's very unlikely to happen. A fence painted to look like an LP collection.

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Dae Lims Presents The Beach Boys - SMiLE (with the help of AI)

my brain after the football

My brain today trying to take in and make sense of the Manchester United v Liverpool FA Cup Quarter final game earlier today.  What a game it was, and more importantly, what a great 4-3 win for United!

Bring on Coventry!!

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RIP Steve Harley - The Best Years of Our Lives (2014 Remaster)

Another musician l liked a lot has gone to that great gig in the sky. Here's one of my favourite Steve Harley songs. Luckily l've seen him live a few times, but was hoping to see him again soon. Bugger!

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happy st patrick's day!

 

bbc impartiality

 And people accuse it of being left wing.

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Church Not Made With Hands - The Waterboys (1984) HD Video HQ Audio

World Party - Ship of Fools RIP Karl Wallinger

ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre?

Have you ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre?  Well I have! (apart from them footwear).

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the olden english money

 This seems like a lifetime ago, and l can hardly remember using them now, especially the pound note. It's amazing how quickly you can adapt to a completely new way of paying.

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moody white shops photographs

I took these a while ago, but l like their moodiness.  It's the area known as White Shops in Catterick Garrison.

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when status quo were cool

It gets harder every year to convince people that Status Quo used to be cool, but trust me on this one - they were. 

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The Raconteurs – Steady, As She Goes (Official Music Video)

my leeds brother

 Bloody hell - I thought my brother lived in Leeds!

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the david beckham 'lookalike'

I'm no expert in these matters, but l think this lad may have wasted his money.  What a knobhead.

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Fiona Apple - Criminal (Official HD Video)

lack of action man

 However did this - Well played. I think it's modelled on me.

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nothing to see here - move along

 

Cornershop - No Rock: Save In Roll - ample play records

dEUS - Suds & Soda (from Worst Case Scenario)

chomsky on privatisation

This is 100% correct, and is what the government are currently doing to the NHS (and have already done to dentistry) 

Never vote Tory.

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gogglebox shows how my home might end up

I was watching Gogglebox this evening, and they showed a home that was a bit of a mess (to say the least) and was then de-cluttered.  It looked suspiciously like what mine will end up like if l'm not careful (before the de-cluttering). However, in my favour, not even l could live like that.

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bootle ladies don't fear the cold

The Bootle Giro office ladies in 1971 ignoring the fact it's nearly December. Respect!

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who's who poem

 

the speaker's missing from the budget, but michael green is there

Half heartedly watching the budget at the moment, but missing Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker.

On the other hand, Michael Green is there (when he should have gone to jail).

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The Soundtrack of our Lives - Firmament Vacation

mario mankey installations

I'm a sucker for an interesting art installation, and these examples by the Spanish artist Mario Mankey certainly float my boat. I'm especially keen on the feet through the ceiling one (Ergo Erectus)

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things to make you feel old part 7685957675856 - Richard Vernon

It's the loveable moptops in 'A Hard Day's Night' with an elderly pompous city gent, played by Richard Vernon. The Beatles stood for youth and a new way of living, and not taking stick from your supposed elders and betters.  Reader, Richard Vernon was 39 at the time.

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the marcus rashford goal - before and after

 Me when the Marcus Rashford goal went in yesterday.

Me at the end of the game. Football. Bloody Hell.

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my outfit's sorted for the pub

That's me sorted for the pub. I'm a man of man of wealth and taste (I wish). 

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The First Edition : Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition is in)

Elvis Presley - Tomorrow Is a Long Time

to the pub for the manchester derby

Off to the pub with low expectations for the Manchester derby.  At least there will be a better person behind the bar than this joker.

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cliff richard commemorative plate anyone?

 Think I'll pass on this, no matter how cheap it is.

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The Velvet Underground - Oh! Sweet Nuthin' (2015 Remastered)

The Velvet Underground - I Found A Reason (2015 Remastered)

donald trump - a reminder

Lock him up. 

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john peel's 40 favourite records

When John Peel turned 40, he played 40 of his favourite records on wonderful Radio One. I recorded the show and all of them have had plenty of airings since then. A great mix of tunes.

Plus here's his Festive Fifty.  Punk's arrived!!

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mick jagger gets upstaged

Mick Jagger might have been one of the coolest people on the planet in 1968, but Alain Delon more than matched him, and was one good looking fellow.

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the establishment - tony benn

 

home interior design

 If l was tidier, l could see myself ending up living in a home like this. It looks great.

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Van Morrison - Madame George (1999 Remaster)

Van Morrison - And the Healing Has Begun

cowboy builders scam elderly couple

 This made me laugh.

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Keith Richards - I'm Waiting For The Man (Lou Reed Cover) (Official Video)

how more broadcasters should react

 If only more presenters and broadcasters did this.

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King Curtis - A Whiter Shade of Pale

mount fuji

 One day, l shall be visiting Japan and Mount Fuji.  In the meantime, here's a great photograph.

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drugs influencing football violence

Discussing football on The Afterword forum.  Fortuneight is correct. I've argued this case for years, and having experienced lots of drugs, football matches and violence over the years, l know what l am on about. 

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lee anderson is half right shock

I've no doubt that Lee Anderson does speak for the Conservative faithful. On the other hand, they (like him) are racists.

Never vote Tory.

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thames water taking the piss

How much can companies continue to take the piss?  Thames Water here, leading from the front, wanting to increase bills to customers, pay more dividends to shareholders, and have lower fines for pollution, as shit gets pumped untreated into our waters. No doubt the government will pass this legislation if they think they can get away with it so the rich get richer, but at our expense. 

Never vote Tory.

From The Guardian - here.

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no use - john hawkes - True Detective s04 e05