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Two unique events

Two unique events

Two unique events are occurring in our household this week, two in three days actually. One was yesterday, it was Nick’s 18th birthday. It went well. Here is the birthday boy sampling a pint of real ale, my pint actually. He ordered a Peroni. My quality real ale...
The Olympic flame passes through

The Olympic flame passes through

The Olympic Flame made it to the Tyne Valley today and passed by rather uneventfully. I’ll never see it again in my lifetime so I suppose it was a historic moment. Before it arrived literally dozens of Police motorcycle riders came through in short convoys of...
BBC 1 is NOT a sports channel

BBC 1 is NOT a sports channel

  Here is today’s schedule on BBC 1 – Saturday 9th June 2012: 4.30 – Match of the Day Live: Euro 2012 7.10 – BBC News 7.30 – Match of the Day Live: Euro 2012 10.00 – BBC News and National Lottery Draws 10.30 – Formula...
Just a few things

Just a few things

This is not a difficult choice is it! I’ve not written for a while, as I’ve been busy making websites, and I had a short trip to Spain too. I’m not going to write much today either, just a few things though: Princess Anne, the Princess Royal For...
My friend has written a novel

My friend has written a novel

I used to work with David Prever, back in the old days at Metro Radio, he was a presenter too, and a good one. He still is. I’ve also seen him a few times now doing the paper reviews on Sky News. Now he’s written a novel called ‘The Blood...
Eurovision – it’s not about the song

Eurovision – it’s not about the song

I’ve just heard our Eurovision Song Contest entry for this year. We have all shaken our heads in disbelief that the BBC have chosen veteran singer Englebert Humperdink to sing this years entry, but much to my surprise, it’s not that bad! Back in the dark...