Tag Archives: dead

Staycation

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Gary

Mirinda organised a staycation for this week. The plan was to work on her DBA in the comfort and warmth of the extension. Given she’d be there for the dogs, I decided to head up to London and see the … Continue reading →

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No more trumpet

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Gary

Kenny Ball died today, aged 82. I have to admit that I didn’t know he was still alive. He died of pneumonia. I remember him and his Jazzmen on The Morecombe and Wise Show. Such a showman. Such a musician. … Continue reading →

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Repelling hostile creatures

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Gary

For my birthday, Dawn and I went to the British Museum to see the new Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition. It was a bit of a snap decision. I heard a glowing review of it on Front Row on … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Gary

A few updates: The Dead German I have since found out that it costs £5,000 to send a body back to Germany if the person dies when away from home. The man concerned was visiting his daughter in England and … Continue reading →

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Fast asleep

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Gary

A news story yesterday really appealed to me. Mostly because it had a very Monty Python feel to it. But it is very important to remember it’s all true! It happened at John Lennon airport, in Liverpool. Two women wheeled … Continue reading →

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