Tag Archives: Maltings

Right evil bastard

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Gary

Tonight I went to the Maltings to see a live streaming of Verdi’s Otello. It was streamed from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. It needs to be noted that it’s Otello rather than Othelo because Verdi was Italian and … Continue reading →

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Avoiding witches

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Gary

Dave and Carl called around first thing this morning. Actually Carl turned up first and set to work immediately filling and oiling the picture rail. By the time he’d given it two coats, it matched the rest of the oak … Continue reading →

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Finding Lake Weewee

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Gary

Sometimes, I find unpleasant surprises in the laundry. This morning it was a lake. At first I thought there was just a little puddle of piddle in front of the cage. Further investigation revealed a far bigger expanse of liquid … Continue reading →

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Finally summer

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Gary

Today was the first day that actually felt like summer. The sun was out, it was hot and lots more people were wearing summer clothes (as opposed to just me). Having been forewarned that it would be hot, we decided … Continue reading →

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Wanted: sound engineer with hearing intact

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Gary

Tonight I went (with Dawn) to the Maltings to see a guy called Larry Miller. He’s a blues guitarist. And he’s very good…from what we could tell. The only problem was the volume. Now don’t get me wrong, I grew … Continue reading →

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Charas and the chickens

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Gary

The guy pictured above is Moyse Charas. He was a French apothecary in the 17th century. He lectured for a bit at the Jardin Royal des Plantes in Paris. (Actually we’ve visited the gardens. Afterwards we had lunch in a … Continue reading →

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