Aldworth

St Mary's church, absolutely gorgeous.

Quote Of Note

"You can tell a lot about a person by how they react when someone dies."

- Charlie Kirk, November 2016.

Mother And Baby Home

Just watched the Long Lost Family special about the UK Mother and Baby Homes, that operated in Britain until the early 1970's.

Here's a link to some information about the one I was born in.

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot

Found somewhere on the Interweb. 

Made me chuckle.

Long Lost Family

Some here will be aware of the story of my early years, it's not a secret, and others might also be aware of my own interest in family history. For me tv shows such as Who Do You Think You Are? and Lost Lost Family are compelling viewing. So this is exciting news. Anyone overseas should, if interested, be able to watch on ITVX, via a VPN and any valid UK postcode. 

(Post pinched from a friend, with permission)

Twister

Love this.

Chicken What?

Yeah, I don't know either but it's worth a try LOL.

Groovy Man

Dillon, the hippy rabbit, my childhood favourite from The Magic Roundabout LOL.

Dodgy

Currently binging six part Australian drama One Night on ITVX (and also being broadcast weekly on ITV1). I'm not convinced Jodie Whittaker's Aussie accent stands up to scrutiny, although it's probably better than mine LOL.

Game On!

A lighthearted observation any Americans visiting this here Blog page LOL.

Recap

Can't believe this was a full year ago, seems like only yesterday. We did raise quite a bit of cash for the charity Guide Dogs for the Blind but would I do it again? Maybe LOL

Double

When your politicians start to look like plasticine characters, or is it the other way round LOL..?

Grievance

Out shopping today and stumbled on this real life example why the Scots might feel a bit miffed. One edition is for England, and the other Scotland. I mean two pence a week extra for your tv listings guide soon adds up! 

Seriously if anyone can explain/justify this differential I'd be curious to hear.

Coffee Stop

When you're so busy you forget to have a drink, until it's nearly too late, even a stop at the supermarket seems like a victory LOL.

Wrong Way Round

Am I the only one thinking this sign should be there for those leaving, instead of arriving at, the village LOL? 

At least later there'll be lunch and dinner on offer...

Shipment

Nothing but the best, newly delivered, mmm.

What's New Pussycat

Back to darkest Buckinghamshire, might be habit forming LOL.

Understated

It's often said the British are the kings and queens of understatement:

It's a bit warm out LOL.

Bull In A...

...China Shop. Well not quite: a charity shop LOL.

In fact very recently I came across the same dinner set pattern I recall my parents had back in the 70's, when I was growing up. I'm not sure whether this was a quite expensive set at the time, or if it were "free" with Green Shield Stamps.

Yes, I did resist the temptation to purchase but I did snap this image for nostalgia sake.

Location, Location

Two drinks venues in one fine, summer afternoon. Whatever next LOL?

52

Today marks the sad twentieth anniversary of the London terror attacks. 52 people were killed and around 800 injured in a coordinated attack on the capital's transport system by four religious extremists.

Tails' End

Six absolutely brilliant seasons have finally reached a conclusion. Quite a harrowing story but compelling and highly recommended nevertheless. It's been premiered in the UK on channel 4 and Amazon Prime. Well worth watching and I may yet purchase the novel the series was based on.

One Ounce Leo

This splendid two pound coin has also been issued by Britain's Royal Mint. It's quite marvellous in all it's uncirculated silver glory. 

Silver Eagle

Just arrived today this lovely 2025 half ounce uncirculated one pound coin from the Royal Mint. This bullion coin beautifully depicts the American Eagle and British Lion, powerful symbols of both nations. Kind of fitting for American Independence Day, dontchathink?

British Are Coming

Just a bit of fun at the expense of any patriotic Americans visiting this page. 

Happy 4th July.

Only In The UK

Other than Britain, where else does the temperature vary by 7 degrees one day to the next LOL?

Beer O'Clock

In this weather it would be rude not to LOL!

Beam

Such a simple thing but today this made me smile. 

Morning Thoughts

No matter how well you thought you knew someone, they can always surprise by proving exactly how disingenuous they truly are.

Time

Today is the Solstice and for the Northern Hemisphere, our longest day. Its seems apt this little coin arrived with the morning Post. 

Issued by the Royal Mint this £2 coin marks 350 years of the Greenwich Observatory. All of time (at least on this planet) is measured with regard to Greenwich. This is where the term GMT, Greenwich Mean Time, comes from and all global timezones are either set ahead or behind this. As Al Murray "The Pub Landlord" points out, we (the UK) get to tell the Germans when it's dinner time LOL.

It Just Died Of Cringe

Even the BBC are mocking Doctor Who. 

Featuring the vocal talents of (Fourth Doctor and the Brigadier) impersonator and long time fan, Jon Culshaw. Here's an excerpt from a recent episode of the Dead Ringers sketch show on BBC Radio. His rendition of Ncuti Gatwa isn't too bad, that mix of Scottish/Rwandan accent, but the dialogue itself is spot-on.

Better

Officially it is likely not quite this hot but the weather's definitely improving. Might be a bit warm for badminton though LOL.

Gust

Do you think it's been a bit windy today LOL?

Abbey Road?

Just a bit of fun pinched from elsewhere.

Important

One thing is certain this morning, coffee is well deserved LOL.

Garden Grow

How does your garden grow LOL..?