Monthly Archives: July 2011

Waiting for Dame Edna

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Gary

Waking at a ridiculous 7am (having gone to bed at about 1:30am) the puppies and I moved from the bed to the lounge to watch the news. Nicktor slept on. He is one of those lucky people who can just … Continue reading →

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Prince of poppies

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Gary

A while ago, we planted some big poppies in the hot border. Something in the garden gave loud thanks to whatever deity insects give thanks to. Two of the poppies were devoured while still in bud. Clearly these were very … Continue reading →

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I really don’t like Ben Stiller

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Gary

I can’t help it. Whenever I see Ben Stiller’s name on a film, I avoid it. I just find him annoying. It’s a pity because sometimes he manages to be in some fairly decent films with great co-stars. But, as … Continue reading →

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Monumental

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Gary

I had another FATN recording today. I covered for another presenter who couldn’t do it, otherwise I wouldn’t generally have them two weeks in a row. It was the Alton one again, worst luck. Still, it was (sort of) fun. … Continue reading →

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Exactly a year to go

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Gary

BBC Breakfast was broadcast from the main Olympic site this morning. A lot of it was inside the aquatic centre, which looks wonderful. The reason? It’s exactly one year before the opening ceremony in 2012. Tom Daly (Olympic diver) is … Continue reading →

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Clever daughter can change colours

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Gary

I am expecting a parcel to arrive at the flat tomorrow morning. Rather than giving a reasonable time frame for delivery, Parcelforce, in their infinite wisdom, has given me from 7am to 6pm. Now I just know it will probably … Continue reading →

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Spreadsheet mania

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Gary

Back when Tony first asked me to be a presenter for the Talking Newspaper, he also wondered whether I’d be his back-up for the schedule. Each quarter he prepares the roster for all the presenters and readers for the upcoming … Continue reading →

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Do fence me in

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Gary

I had to build a fence to hold the lavatera out of the way. Due to the weather and the fact that it’s growing like a thing possessed, egress to the back of the garden was seriously hampered. I had … Continue reading →

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Weekends can be lonely

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Gary

Even though I don’t work – well, in the traditional way, whereby I interact with other people while getting paid for doing something deemed worth paying for – my weeks are filled with ‘stuff’. Weekends, on the other hand, are … Continue reading →

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I have wicked cousins

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Gary

After a day spent researching the usual plethora of totally unconnected things (cotton manufacturers, racing circuits, beheaded kings, etc) I set off for Embankment to meet my Aunty Jan & my cousin, Idonarose. While I haven’t seen Aunty Jan for … Continue reading →

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