Tuesday. Not been outside yet, but it looks dry and calm. Going up to the hospice today, to say Hello and thank you to everyone, and hand in some cheques I've been given for them. Then I think I'll...
Sunday. Cloudy, but quite mild this morning. The wind has dropped, thankfully. Out to the last silly season dinner today. G/son came yesterday and gave both pootas a goodly slap! Both playing nicely...
I have an old recipe for almond paste, which I assume means marzipan too. It's 8oz each of caster sugar, icing sugar and ground almond. Half teaspoons of almond and vanilla extract, and 2 eggs. I only...
In the village of Answerbank-Under-the-Wold (twinned with Ooomegoolies, New South Wales), PC Andy Hughes was settling down in the police station to deal with paperwork. He held the world record for...
Friday! The weekend is just a day away. All is ready for dinner guests, apart from the cooking. Lots of wind and rain yesterday. All calm this morning, at the moment anyway! I shall have to be away...
At this family and friends time of year, there are several ABers who won't be with us because of death, disability, illness or they have wandered off. In memoriam to Owdhamer, Doctor Filth, Fredpuli,...
Thursday. It's a bit windy out this morning. Lots of cloud about, but not too chilly. all the prep to do today for tomorrows dinner party, then make the place look like someone cares about it. I'll do...
Some people are invariably associated with particular drinks - for example Nigel Farage with a pint of real ale (although perhaps a Gin and Fernet Branca would resonate better). What about AB members?...
Wednesday. The middle of the week already. No stars out to play this morning. Lots of rain during the night, but stopped now, no air movement. All is calm and serene. Wonderful! Just collect the paper...
ninth century AD by a danish fisherman… Would it be Grimsby and (English) title of a book of Latin and Greek proverbs by Desiderius Erasmus, published in the early 16th century(6) York according to...
Saw this yesterday so it's a little behind the tragic events that subsequently unfolded in Sydney. It is still however a great story and whilst I don't partake in Twitter it does at time shave its...
Why are people afraid of, and frowned upon for, speaking out against Muslim extremists? They don't have any qualms doing much worse to the rest of society
Have been told a single Christmas dinner /lunch in a local hotel will set you back 95 quid. How can this be justified ? Is that norm and is there dearer .Maybe I've lead to sheltered a life....
And special thoughts for those who haven't posted for a while for whatever reason...Add the names of the friends you miss. I'll start the list with:- Wharton, DaftGrandad, TheOtherHalf, LoftyLottie....