Monthly Archives: August 2017

A single complaint

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Gary

It’s the needs of the few, I guess, but I have to say that I’m rather glad that Ofcom doesn’t operate in the same way. (Speaking of which, I had no idea that part of Ofcom’s purview is to ensure … Continue reading →

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Killing ducks

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Gary

I was listening to a programme on Radio 4 this afternoon about the impact of feeding bread to ducks. The actual piece was more about turning old bread into a biofuel that creates electricity but the duck thing was very … Continue reading →

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Baling hay

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Gary

In a massive turnaround, the West Indies cricket team won the second test match at Headingley. It looked unlikely after the first day’s play and then the second had draw written all over it. Declaring on 490-8, Root was justified … Continue reading →

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Not so illustrious tree preservation

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Gary

Back in 2014 I reported that Hull was trying to get the old aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious as a museum/attraction in time for it’s year as European City of Culture (the fact that 66% of people in Hull wanted out … Continue reading →

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Normalisation

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Gary

After the pure, unadulterated excitement and adventure of the last few days, I fell down to earth today. Most of it was spent writing about the pure, unadulterated excitement and adventure of the last few days with a fair bit … Continue reading →

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It’s more emotionally comfortable in the back

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Gary

They were all being very helpful during breakfast of the fresh week old croissants from France and home made blackberry jam. “Don’t forget the suicide whippets,” said Sleesy. “Do you write a blog?” asked Colin. “How many followers do you … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Twirlies

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Gary

“A day at the cricket is a day at the cricket,” Said Nicktor, “And not a day at the cricket and a beer festival!” Our morning officially started with breakfast prepared with great gusto by Steve however, I need to … Continue reading →

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Mr Tickle tries to help

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Gary

I saw Sue this morning, walking Pippa and Dylan (who is apparently nicknamed Dildo). We were out early because Nicktor was picking me up for the trip north. It was lovely walking along with her and the dogs thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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The hats are back

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Gary

I managed to buy Emma three balls today. She has been quite happy chasing the bit of ragged rubber that was once a ball but it was getting increasingly closer to impossible to throw it. I quickly discovered that the … Continue reading →

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Returning to routine

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Gary

Things were back to normal this morning, apart from Mirinda being interviewed on BBC Suffolk radio about the skills shortage. I had to wake her up early enough to be awake for it. The interview was at 7:20 and, I … Continue reading →

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