taking acid and tom with the weather cartoon

Couldn't describe a trip any better. 

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Johnny Burnette Trio - The Train Kept A Rollin'

Johnny Burnette & the Rock 'n Roll Trio - Honey Hush

salman rushdie on 'slaughterhouse 5' in the new yorker

Salmon Rushdie in The New Yorker with some excellent thoughts on 'Slaughterhouse 5' by Kurt Vonnegut. If you haven't already read the book, do so immediately. It's magnificent.

As for the rest of the article, it can be found here.

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my mate chatting up the ladies in the local

One of my mates (Rocker) phoned me earlier for a meet up at the local earlier today, and of course l obliged, met up, and much merriment was had. There was also a hen party planned for later on, and l luckily managed to get a picture of my mate chatting up one of the ladies, and her very reasonable response.  After all, she had eyes, a brain, and a sense of smell. Hurrah!

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my watching the news face

 Me trying to keep a straight face and my hopes high and positive while watching the news.

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this sgt pepper's looks legit

This looks legit. Might put a bid in for it.

 

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violent, lawless and broken britain

Fraser Nelson has got a fucking cheek backtracking like this, as he was responsible for a lot of the hate and disinformation that spewed from the pages of The Spectator when he was editor. the right wing press and it's acolytes will tell you anything just to get a story, make money, and make themselves relevant or famous. Think Johnson and Littlejohn.

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Exuma, The Obeah Man

Belle and Sebastian - The Boy With the Arab Strap

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - What Ever Happened To My Rock And Roll (Punk song)

american idiocy around measles

So - Measles are pretty much eliminated in the good old US of A thanks to vaccines. Great news for everyone concerned, unless you are a vaccine denier like JFK Jr who has of course has been put in charge of America's health by the orange buffoon that is Donald Trump. Sure as night follows day, vaccinations stop, cases increase, and now they are searching for cures (which will make some companies rich) while, 'Dr' Ben Edwards gives vitamin A shots (further down).  It would be funny if it wasn't so sad, predictable and depressing, as in the meantime, some people (mainly children) will die. Of measles FFS.  From The Wall Street Journal here.

And here's Dr Ben's idiotic view and treatment.

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living badly - the before and after results

This was sent to me (ta Michael) but l like it. I now look like a mixture of the first three 'after' photos, despite eating many a chippie tea.

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the uk as a republic - with added prince andrew

This. All day long. We could have been ruled by a kiddie shagger. As it is, he's still on the payroll and living in luxury without working.

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trump on ukraine swopping territories

It may surprise you to learn that I'm not a peacekeeping ambassador or expert, but once again, Trump is lying, as Ukraine won't go for handing over occupied territories. Release the Epstein Files!

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NEW YORK DOLLS - Jet Boy (1973 UK TV OGWT Performance) ~ HIGH QUALITY HQ ~

dodgy characters in the local pub this evening

Just finished work until next Wednesday so went to the local for a few drinks to celebrate. Obviously l had a good time, after all - l was in a pub, but there were certainly some dodgy lads in there l didn't know.

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superman - what a knobhead

 OK, l'll take that back. Dean Cain - What a knobhead.

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Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels (1971)

charlie george in 'not cool' shock

Despite the fact that Charlie George played for Arsenal, he was one hell of a player and respected by most fans of other clubs as a wayward maverick footballing genius. He did however, have very questionable choices regarding hair styles. I know it was the 1970's but even so...

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private eye nail the immigrant problem

Private Eye magazine once again highlight the hypocrisy of immigrants blaming other immigrants for Britain's problems. 

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mr parrots not well

Mr Parrot has been unwell the last few day although he is a lot better than he was on Friday, when l thought he was going to die.  He's currently on loads of vitamins and should hopefully be in better condition than me soon, but he is 45 years old and l suppose life may finally be catching up with him, as the average African Grey lifespan is between 40 and 60. Even my breakfast is upset about the situation.

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T.Rex - "Hot Love" (Shot In Germany 1971)

modern football is still crap

 This.  All day long.

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Bocca Juniors - Raise

fancy living in boscombe?

 I do if l'm transported back to 1972, although l'd have a night off when Uriah Heep were in town.

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trump on the white house - where's derek and clive when you need them?

 Trump on The White House.  In the immortal words of Derek and Clive - 'Jump you fucker, jump'.

And it hasn't taken long for people to adjust the pictures to how they should look.

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Babylon Zoo - Spaceman

Mansun - Wide Open Space

space age house for sale

Now this is why l need to win the lottery, as l haven't got a spare 1.45 million Euros lying around.  A space age house outside Paris with plenty of space and no neighbours. Bit concerned there may be lots of spiders, but l'd take the risk.  Info is here.

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we've survived the civil war

 Phew!  The day is nearly over and we've survived the Grok predicted start of the Civil War. I can rest easy in my bed tonight.

Also - it's not authorities that need to de-escalate, it's the right wing press and Reform / Tommy Robinson type knobheads.

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whitney k back on tour

Some excellent news as l've just discovered Whitney K is touring again and has an upcoming new album.  Snagged 4 tickets for the Leeds gig and to put the icing on the cake a mate is going to do the driving. Highly recommended if you're into Lou Redd and The Velvet Underground (like any sane person should be), and the venue is tiny, which makes for a much better experience.

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Kevin Ayers - Shouting In A Bucket Blues (OGWT)

Stranger in blue suede shoes - Kevin Ayers - Live TV Show

AI will fix everything cartoon

How l feel watching the news and the rise of the far right, Reform and the daily dose of Trump's madness.  I'm looking forward to what AI can achieve in the very near future, but it will also create a lot of unemployment, which will need to be addressed in some way. Still, l can always just lock myself away from the upcoming madness and listen to records and read.

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trickle down economics doesn't work

I should really point out that 'Trickle Down' economics does work, but only if you are at the top of the food chain. The poor at the bottom certainly don't benefit.

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Nina Simone - Feeling Good

Ain't Got No, I Got Life - Nina Simone

the back garden view last night

Living out next to the countryside has got it's advantages. Last night's view from the back garden, while waiting for the storm  to hit.

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man charged after suspected poisoning of children

That's funny (but not unexpected). I don't see Tommy Robinson / Reform / Nigel Farage and the rest of the baying mob kicking off and starting riots to 'protect the kids' when this story broke. Now imagine if he had been foreign or black. Two Tier priorities.

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Cast - Poison Vine Feat. P.P. Arnold (Music Video)

elon musk's not that bright after all (or just a twat)

Call me a cynical old fool, but l would imagine the worlds richest man could end world hunger tomorrow if he actually was bothered about doing so and not even notice the drop in his finances, rather than relying on AI and robotics at some time in the future. Performative nonsense.

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at last! a slimming programme l can get behind!!

 Ah...The good old days.  When proper medicine was available.

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CNN - Young Stupid and White - Live 1993

XCNN - Looking Forward (Live)

priti patel - 'no integrity' claptrap

 This.  All day long.

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The La's - BBC Session Callin' All (Campbell 01/03/89)

John Brim - Ice Cream Man

l should have patented my hairstyle (and colour)

So the youngsters want to look like me do they.  That's fine and dandy - l can live with that, after all, l'm a man of style and taste.

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a new trump urinal in scotland

 I'll be going out of my way to use this.

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one of my holly grails - welcome to new york (the rolling stones) - plus t. rex

I've already got this Rolling Stones bootleg album on vinyl with a pink slip cover, and on CD with this William Stout cover, but as l'm also a sad git, l've been looking for a decent white William Stout cover copy on vinyl on and off for years. And it arrived a couple of days ago.  Over the moon la.

Also, when messaging the seller (Michael) he made me extremely jealous with tales his first two gigs. The Rolling Stones and then T. Rex, both Liverpool 1971 when he was 12. I'm greener than The Hulk with envy.  His T. Rex ticket (only 60p!) is below.

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