I've always included books as part of my niece's Birthday and Christmas presents, and encouraged them to get an education and expand their worlds and minds. Glad to say it's paid off, as here's one of them echoing one of my viewpoints. Hurrah!!
Sunday, 21 April 2024
coventry were robbed
Despite being a Manchester United fan, Coventry deserved a 4-3 victory after their remarkable comeback from 3-0 down today, and in the olden days before VAR started fucking everything up, they would have had one. Clear and Obvious Error my arse!
Ah well, at least we now get to be stuffed by Manchester City in the final.
Saturday, 20 April 2024
makes you proud to be british (not)
You couldn't make this sort of crap up, but l guess some people are just really, really stupid. l bet he voted for the Conservatives and Brexit.
Toodle pip
filming the new bob dylan movie and my car's relative
Here's a shot f the filming of the new Bob Dylan movie, with him about to enter The Kettle of Fish in Greenwich Village. You can also see my car's relative.
manchester city out of europe, and buying harry kane
As a Manchester United fan, l found this picture pretty funny.
And on a related note, if we want to stop City winning the league next year, they should be encouraged to buy this fellow.
Friday, 19 April 2024
it was a cold night in April
I'm not saying the other night was the coldest ever, but it was certainly a bit nippy. It's meant to be more or less summertime FFS! About time the rain buggered off as well. Normally by this time of the year I'd have started wearing shorts to work, so at least my co-workers are spared that sight (for now).
Toodle pip
r.souls in the kings road
A classic shop in Kings Road, Chelsea (that London). Ian Dury namechecked it on his first album.*
* Note to self - Check this latter
Toodle pip
Thursday, 18 April 2024
keneth clarke becoming decent
I remember the days when Kenneth Clarke used to be one of the bad guys, yet with the government we are lumbered with at the moment, he is standing out as one of the reasonable voices amongst the baying, ignorant, cruel, lying, right wing nut jobs that have infiltrated The Conservative party and who will stoop to any level to stay in power (for whatever short time they have left).
Never vote Tory.
I've gained conservative top fan perks
his shows how skewed algorithms on Facebook and social media can be. Whenever an article from The Conservative Party has popped up on my Facebook feed ( more frequently recently as they are ploughing a lot more money into it), I've always responded with 'Fuck off you Tory Twats'. However, because this is classed as engaging with them, the algorithm shows l must be a fan, when nothing can be further from the truth.
As I've stated many times - Never vote Tory.
when festivals used to be good - stonehenge 1982
Before the festivals were taken over by the straights and middle class (and rich glampers) they used to be alternative events for the freaks and alternate members of society, with marvellous stores such as this, from Stonehenge Free Festival 1982. Sulphate and acid for me please!
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
another normal day on the road to full fascist with laura trott
I've argued for ages that The Conservatives are lurching more and more to the far right of their party, and would turn full fascist if they had the chance, with undermining and overruling The Supreme Court, leaving the ECHR, voter suppression and outlawing protests at the top of their lists (and still ongoing). Once they are hopefully trounced at the next election, l can envisage them being much worse, influenced heavily by the IEA and the Tufton Street brigade, welcoming back the likes of Truss and Braverman, with Farage following (or appearing first). Replies like this do little to dissuade me.
Never vote Tory.
Toodle pip
Tuesday, 16 April 2024
another desirable record - status quo 'hello'
If only l had more money (and a bigger house). I only discovered this record today, and now it's on my wants list. A promotional copy of Status Quo's 'Hello' album, with a lighter cover. I'm salivating as l type.
nick boles on angela rayner in the times
My loathing of The Conservative party is well known, but even l have to show some respect when they do the right thing. This letter in The Times from ex Conservative MP Nick Boles supporting Angela Rayner certainly fits that description. If only more of them where as honourable.
But never vote Tory.
Toodle pip
Monday, 15 April 2024
why l won't live in australia
This picture is from a video of an infestation of spiders in someone's room in Australia. The left side of the room was a lot worse, but this is enough to freak me out. I'd have to burn the house down and start again somewhere else.
never trust your own eyes or brain
This still bugs me. The top and bottom are both the same colour, but your eyes and brain tell you otherwise. Don't believe me? Cover up the white part in the middle. And there you go.
I blame God.
Twisted Sister and Newcastle Mayfair Rock Club - 1964 - 1999: RIP
On this day many years ago I was at Newcastle Mayfair watching Twisted Sister, in the days when you could still pay at the door for most concerts (Christ I'm old). Myself and many others have had some great nights at The Mayfair over the years, and it's sadly missed. One of the best places to see a band in the whole country, and the Friday night Rock Nights were great as well.
Toodle pip
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard - Stockton KU Bar and Therapy (Live)
Just got back from seeing Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard at the KU Bar in Stockton. They've certainly gone for a heavier approach with the new songs, but I'm sure they will grow on me. I already like this one a lot.
Rock on!
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
everton fan eats all of the pies
This looks like a man who has invested heavily in Greggs. He makes me look positively svelte.
Monday, 18 March 2024
rod stewart kickers advert
I'm glad to say l've never owned any Kickers footwear, as l'm a man of style and taste.
Sunday, 17 March 2024
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.
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.
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!!
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!
Toodle pip
Saturday, 16 March 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024
ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre?
Have you ever wrestled naked in a roman amphitheatre? Well I have! (apart from them footwear).
Toodle pip
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.
Thursday, 14 March 2024
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.
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.
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
the david beckham 'lookalike'
I'm no expert in these matters, but l think this lad may have wasted his money. What a knobhead.
Toodle pip
Monday, 11 March 2024
Sunday, 10 March 2024
Saturday, 9 March 2024
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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