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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.

Saturday, 22 February 2025

All change

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Had Trump been elected president in 1940... we'd all be speaking German ...and the Americans would be speaking Japanese.

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

China

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I first heard the Grace Slick song " China " when the album "Gunfighter" was released in 1971. It's a beautiful s...

Thursday, 23 January 2025

"Uncle Norman"

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I decided that D, who is only 5 but pretty sharp, should know that books are not just for reading but for finding information as well. One ...

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The WASPI Conundrum

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C will occasionally say I am an opinionated sod. I don't deny this. Apparently the then Tory government quietly passed the 1995 Pensio...

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Grateful Dudes, Portland Arms, Cambridge, 15/11/24

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Cambridge! A new (excellent) venue for the band, a new city for me, and a place to meet some new friends. (And to talk about the Dark Star...

Sunday, 17 November 2024

Dark Star Orchestra, Alexander Palace Theatre, London, 26 and 27 September 2024

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Two nights of DSO in London have to be a highlight of the year for UK Deadheads. A ‘must do’ in spite of the travel and London accommodation...

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

My friend Mike died

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That's Mike, in the middle To me and to our friends at Sheffield uni he was simply Mike Smith, but later he reverted/converted to Mich...

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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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