Category Archives: Passing fancies

That which provides a few moments of amusement: sort of anti-peeves.

Son of a Busker

It’s official, my son’s far more entertaining than I am! No surprise there. Check out the full story at: Son of a Busker

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Web power rules!

Who needs Facebook to keep in touch, eh? Get you own site, and see what pops up from the past. Check out this.

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Operational note

We now haz mobile capabilities. Innit. Check it out on your iPhone Droid-y thing.

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The Oscars… Oscar’s, that is: The Big Night.

You should all know that formula by now, else I’ve not been doing my job right: OO=^V, okay? It’s all happened, so, if you missed it you must have blinked (Please, no facile digs about my sex life). All is … Continue reading

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Professional sportsmanship returns

As a lad, my interest in football peaked in 1966 as England surged forwards to win the world cup. Subsequent outings (as the results suggest) have not been as successful or as rewarding. My last attempt at watching our 3 … Continue reading

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Rage Against the Xmas Factor Spoiler Campaign

People who know me might not be surprised to find that I have an opinion on this! You can read it at the Musicbrick website.

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The Celery and Ivy: a festive treat

Space Captain Smith, via his alter ego Toby Frost has unleashed a new tale for the festive season for you to download and pass among your friends. Find it, free of charge, by clicking the link below: The Celery and … Continue reading

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Meaningless?

I love the way that advertisers play with language, especially those who promote unhealthy stuff as if it were the best thing for you to eat. This week’s prize goes to WALKERS SENSATIONS, who proudly announce on their packets … … Continue reading

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Twitter ye not

Some thoughts on why you should try twitter Let us know what you think

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A little history, yours for…blimey.

Bleak House in Broadstairs, where Dickens wrote David Copperfield is for sale. Yours for around £2m

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