beards from below

What a great idea, although some are pretty unnerving as they look like Dave from the pub's back profile.

 

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the st george roundabouts are looking splended

It's good to know our great and good our out and about doing their patriotic duty as 'concerned citizens'. England's brightest and finest.

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first dates is a bit close to home

I had the TV on in the background last night and Blind Dates was on. A lad then walked on who l saw in my peripheral vision and l thought 'that looks like Asher from the local pub'. Well knock me down with a feather (Clever Trevor) - it was. Totally unexpected as l had no idea he was going to be on it. This is him in the info for it.

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Balloon - Underneath my bed

Balloon - There is love

tommy robinson warned us about paedophiles

 

another weekend of hope is upon us

It's week two of the football, and l'm hoping for Manchester United's first win, and Mr Parrot is still unwell. Thoughts and prayers are being sent out to all concerned. If l only had faith someone was listening...

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today's least unsurprising news - israel starving children

As if this is breaking news. I know it's been reported on lately but action and condemnation should have been taken a long time ago,as this has been a deliberate action by Netanyahu, alongside the destruction of Gaza itself (targeting Hamas hiding places my arse). History books will not look back upon this favourably. Plus..STOP THE ARMS SALES!

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the right wing and lucy connolly

Much as l think Lucy Connelly has now served her sentence and should be allowed to get on with her life, l'm also waking up this morning to these sycophantic headlines and stories from the usual culprits who are trying to turn her into some kind of martyr and now a new narrative, Keir Starmer's 'Political Prisoner'. She's a nasty piece of work who was inciting setting fire to buildings with people inside at the height of tensions which could have turned even nastier than they did, and pleaded guilty under laws and sentencing guidelines put in place by the previous Conservative government, who also by the way, had no trouble putting migrants in hotels and deliberately slowing their process' down, but l didn't see protesters or the right wing press banging on about that then. Hatred is being stirred up and weaponised and it's going to end in tragedy, and to get back to Lucy Connelly, her post could have caused that.

A reminder of the summing up.  Keir Starmer has bugger all to do with this,

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mrs merton nails it - plus british values!

Very well played by Mark here.  The lad will go far. Also, check out British Values according to Grok. Something the right certainly don't abide by, as much as they protest (see what l did there) they do.

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jack white's not holding back re trump

Well played Sir, and much respect. I was already a fan of his, but he has certainly gone up in my estimation.

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a match made in heaven - lucy connolly and sarah vine

According to Sarah Vine. Another hate stirring nasty piece of work in a right wing rag that is the embodiment of the divisive and hate fuelled problem the country is facing.

A reminder of her post. What a pleasant woman.

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The Real Kids - All Kindsa Girls (1977)

The Real Kids - Rave On

release the epstein files part 5584849485758493

 

Roy Orbison Parody Benny Hill Show - Top of the Tops

wise words indeed from ian dunt

 

reforms football kit - another post!

 The comments on this made me laugh.  Well played etc.

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Shocking Blue - Venus (Video)

Thunderclap Newman - Something In The Air (1969)

joe strummer's cassette collection

Despite the fact l have way too many records and CDs, many of which l will never find the time to listen to, as my collection increases every week (a bit like my waistline), l'd still like to hear most of these cassettes. I'm always open to new music, and let's face it, these tapes are sure to have many top tunes that l've never heard before. If only l was indestructible 

Oh hold on.....perhaps l am.

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pan am england advert

 If only there was a time machine where we could go back to those times (and have plenty of money to enjoy them). Times certainly weren't perfect by any means, but imagine the concerts you could see.

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reforms away football kit is better

 Apart from the fact l may have played for these back in the day, this certainly suits Farage better.

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an unusual copy of bruce springsteen's 'born to run'

This copy of 'Born to Run' looks unusual.  I'm sure it's going to be a collectors item and was well worth the money.

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The Temptations "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1971

The Temptations - Get Ready

reform football kits

I'm loathe to admit it, but this is a very good idea by Reform, and l think they will sell lots of these kits. At least now l will be able to spot the right wing racists from a distance.

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donald trump goes commando

"You down there!  Have you seen my underpants?"

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the putin / trump meeting went as well as expected

What a waste of time and a further distraction from the Epstein files. Putin is not conceding anything, and has definitely got some kind of hold over Trump, apart from the fact Trump admires 'strong men', who the general public class as dictators. Once again Trump talked a good fight beforehand, and backed down on everything, including sanctions. Let's face it, any right thinking person knows he is on Putin's side, and is undermining and trying to destroy democracy both in the United States, and Europe. Don't believe anything he says, and release the Epstein files.

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Billie Holiday - "Strange Fruit" Live 1959 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]

Nina Simone - Our Love (Will See Us Through)

the new football season - it's the hope that kills you

The new season is starting and as usual, l'm a mixture of being a very positive person regarding life in general, and a very pessimistic person regarding Manchester United's fortunes. Of course you have to support your team through thick and thin, and they have actually made some decent signings. Do l think they have a chance of winning the League?  Frankly, not a chance in hell. On the other hand, that hasn't prevented me from putting a £10 bet on them to do so, just in case (and for bragging rights if they do). As usual, it's the hope that kills you, but l can't wait for Sunday afternoon's game against Arsenal. Luckily l have Monday off to recover and dry my tears.

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release the epstein files part 566683644784940

 

kamala harris - trump will send the army after you

How prophetic. Politicians - they're not all the same. 

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Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (Official Video)

mr parrot's still poorly

Mr Parrot is still not well and l've had to take him to the exotic pet service for treatment and medication. Luckily he wasn't struggling due to being unwell, but he's a pitiful sight at the moment. Fingers crossed for a recovery, as l love the grumpy little boy.

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Aerosmith - Mama Kin - Live 1977

not all presidents are the same

 

Tape Bowing Ensemble - Open Reel Ensemble

Now this is impressive!!

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the trump / putin talks have an outcome

 

religion explained at the speed of light

 

south park still coming out batting

 I've just watched the second show of the new South Park series, and they are certainly still not pulling any punches. It's just such a shame that the majority of news outlets and broadcasters are not holding the Trump administration to account as much as the satirists are. It'll be interesting to see how long they can keep this up.

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status quo with their younger photos

I used to love the mighty Status Quo back in the day, and although l wasn't that bothered about going to see them when they reformed, it was great that they did before the grim reaper started taking his toll. The reason for this information sharing is I only saw these pictures for the first time the other day, and l must admit it gave me a pining for the past, and a warm feeling (and no - l hadn't wet myself).

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iceland wants you to report shoplifters

Never be a grass. Especially for £1. You never know how other people may be struggling, and l'm speaking as a person who has a brother who works in store security.

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maga - fascism for rednecks - charlie brown

 

(I Know) I'm Losing You - The Temptations - | Live on Smother Brothers Show 1967

The Temptations - "Psychedelic Shack" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1970

simple zebra graffiti

Now this is impressive, and once again with a lot of these great ideas, it makes you think "I could have thought of that" but of course, you haven't, and probably never would. Simple seeming ideas in art or music are not as easy as they seem, otherwise we'd all have written 'Yesterday' and suchlike. And l'd be a lot richer. 

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