As a follow on to the last entry about the sad passing of Desmond (Doc) Morris, here are a selection of his paintings. I like them a lot and if l had more money and a larger house l would own some.
More can be found here.
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026
and on another oxford united note - Desmond (Doc) Morris RIP
How l'll remember The Doc, an Oxford United fan and all round decent bloke, who rather sadly died a couple of days ago. Loved 'The Naked Ape' (amongst others) as well as his surrealist paintings.
Info below is from the Oxford United website.
the queen 'sheer heart attack' tour and oxford united
If only l had been more into going to concerts rather than football matches (part 8465456465). Relying on pocket money meant l couldn't go to gigs and football, and looking back, l sometimes made the wrong choice, as l could have gone to Queen's Oxford New Theatre show on this tour with schoolmates, as l was living about 12 miles from Oxford at the time and could have got a lift with their parents. Instead of which (and l looked it up) I went to see Oxford United play at home against Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers on either side of the gig. Damn! Touring to support probably my favourite Queen album, and l also liked the support act, Hustler. I did see Queen a few times after this, but regret having missed out on the early tours.
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king of the robins
Talk about excellent timing for a photograph! This is a one in a million shot (I'd imagine). Whatever the odds, it's very well played indeed by Dawn Denise Boyer.
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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
some good books to read
If the state wants to ban them, then they must be worth a read. Time with a good book is never wasted.
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the new drunk and drunker film looks a bit crap
Let's face it, they could still call it dumb and dumber.
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a difficult wank
My poor old eyes had the misfortune to see this, and now you've suffered as well. The very definition of a difficult wank. Happy dreams tonight.
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my house cleaning is taking longer than l expected
I'm trying to sort the house out a bit but l think l may be having a bit of an acid flashback. There's only one solution. Pass the freaking drugs!!!!!
From Petr Valek
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Monday, 20 April 2026
scared of paddington
My friend and his family have just been to that London to see Paddington. I think it's fair to say that one of the children enjoyed meeting him more than the other.
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the right wing press are getting worried
I think the right wing press (in this case The Telegraph) are getting worried about the rise of The Green Party. Their rich owners are probably panicking about being held to account and being taxed.
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Sunday, 19 April 2026
tim curry is 80 - a reminder regarding dress
The rather magnificent Tim Curry is the grand old age of 80 today. I may even give his album a spin later on to celebrate. He's the reminder that women may like men dressed like this...
They find them sexier dressed like this.
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space - it's still big
We are insignificant little creatures in the great and vast cosmos, so try and do a good deed every day, enjoy your life while you can, and try not to harm anyone else. Sunday's sermon is now over.
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andrew tait - still a tosser compared to keith richards
Remember when skinny young lads wanted to emulate this fine young chappie, rather than the likes of Andrew Tait? The world doesn't always progress for the better.
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obama and mamdini meet the children
Remember the days when American politics gave you hope? It could be that way again once the war mongering corrupt kiddie rapist soviet puppet and his lickspittle sycophantic enablers are out of power.
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donald trump's health goes downwards cartoons
How Trump is at the moment...
How he'll end up....
the perfect hanger for your spare wires
Add a photograph of his Bobness to your normal hanger, and hey presto!!
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Saturday, 18 April 2026
two days off work - todays mood
I've got two days off work and l've got an easy week ahead of me, so l'm just chilling out and taking it easy, hoping for a Manchester United win at Chelsea this evening. Wine and food shall be taken then.
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Friday, 17 April 2026
the pulp fiction follow up looks a bit crap
I don't know about you, but it looks like Quentin Tarantino has lost the plot.
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Thursday, 16 April 2026
jonathan livingston seagull - richard bach
I saw a picture of this book cover a couple of days ago, and was immediately transported back to my younger self, reading it for the first time and being blown away by it. I may have to dig it out and re-read it in the next few days. Hippie writing at it's finest, and l remember reading a few ore of his over the years. Hopefully l've kept them all together.
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Wednesday, 15 April 2026
once again the pub let me down
Another disappointing Wednesday get together at the pub this afternoon. I really need to lower my expectations.
What l hoped for.
The reality.
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the grand canyon from space
The Grand Canyon. It's big. Very big. If you zoom right in you may see me standing on the edge of it (after l'd stood on The Hoover Dam). My (now ex) wife was not impressed.
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Tuesday, 14 April 2026
dealing with the leeds defeat
How my night progressed after the Leeds defeat. Rolling Stones bootlegs and two bottles of red wine helped ease the pain (plus some smoked sausage and cheese).
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