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Just some random doodles. In addition to castigating the plonkers of this world I hope to be mildly amusing some of the time ...and to give praise where praise is due.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The Sniff Test

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In our house The Sniff Test usually refers to nappy checking (often performed after passing an infant to the person who hasn't changed ...

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Conversations with grandkids (5)

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O: Grandpa, how many pairs of jeans have you got? M: (after some thought) Seven, but only 3 that I can wear when I'm going out ...

Saturday, 14 February 2026

The conductor on the bus says "Hurry along please"

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(Yes I know that no bus has had a conductor since about 1965 but the version of "The wheels on the bus" that I knew definitely had...

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Being 74 (We got old)

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I write this just after a re-viewing, after many years, of the Monterey Pop film. Also after 12 months which saw so many musicians and other...

Monday, 5 January 2026

Don't wave that flag!

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Recently many Union Jack flags have appeared on the streets around where I live. I think it's a message from the newly Reform-controll...

Saturday, 20 December 2025

"Recycle with bags at large supermarkets"

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In 2019 I found out that there were collection points for empty crisp packets and duly began collecting them in a plastic carrier bag. The...

Thursday, 18 September 2025

The Six-Five Special

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Pete Murray was featured on the BBC New last night as he reached his 100th birthday. He fronted the BBC's very first rock-and-roll pro...

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Mike Rivett: Nottingham, United Kingdom; Lucky - found someone special in 1971, persuaded her to marry me and she's still my best friend, soulmate, lover. Our two sons are grown up now, and I got early retirement 9 years ago; very fortunate that I can enjoy life fully. In May 2012 became a grandfather to brilliant twin boys. Was a volunteer adviser at Citizens Advice for 6 years. Now involved with badger conservation as well as Friends of Sharphill Wood

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