Category Archives: Dead Celebs

End of days

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Gary

Quincy Jones, aged 91, died on Sunday. A giant of the music world, he once said that Donald Trump was a “…fucking idiot.” Clearly a man of discerning taste and intelligence, Jones was not known for hiding his thoughts. He … Continue reading →

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Advantage of a winter watch

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Gary

I can’t wear watches. Something about me makes them go wacky. Chemical, electrical, spiritual, I have no idea what the cause is, I just can’t wear them. The thing is, I’ve always managed without. Before 2008, I’d look at my … Continue reading →

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Snow shoveller

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Gary

This morning, shortly after the girls had woken me up in order for them to go outside to the loo, I opened the front (back) door to find the steps completely covered with snow. Poor Emma couldn’t work out where … Continue reading →

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A petrified man

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Gary

Mirinda flagged down a taxi this morning for our trip to the station. I said Gare de Nord, he nodded and opened the taxi door. He repeated Gare de Nord and we set off. Mirinda was surprised as we appeared … Continue reading →

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Who stole the letter box?

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Gary

Yesterday, sitting in Marriott’s Warehouse having lunch, Bill from the Midlands showed us a couple of photos from Sheffield taken that morning. His son-in-law had sent them. There was a lot of snow. I didn’t know it at the time, … Continue reading →

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Fika at Norrby’s

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Gary

Fika Friday is not a remake starring Lindsay Lohan. Apparently, it’s something that happens on a Friday at Norrby’s café. Well, it happened last week and now this week. According to Mirinda, that’s enough for a tradition. Fika is not … Continue reading →

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