W&G

Coming this December to BBC One and to Netflix in January 2025.

Marrakesh

As some may recall, I have a slight obsession with teeny tiny coffee cups. Or espresso cups to be exact. 

I found these yesterday in a cancer charity shop and thought it really rude to leave them there unloved. They are made by renown manufacturers Denby and the striking pattern is called Marrakesh. Lovely aren't they? I shall enjoy drinking from these on a leisurely Sunday morning.

Marmalade Sandwich

Not many are aware the town of Reading has links with Micheal Bond, creator of Paddington Bear.  

Bond was born in nearby Newbury but raised and educated in Reading. He initially worked in a solicitor's office and later, during the war, for the BBC in Reading, surviving a German bomb that fell on the building he was in. 41 people died and many others injured. It was at the nearby rail station that it is reported he saw child evacuees with card name tags attached to their clothing.

Reading now has its statue to mark Bond's most well known creation. It is situated in Broad Street not a million miles from where Bond had been working in 1943.

Apparently the statue needs police protection LOL.

(Image curtesy of Thames Valley Police)

None The Richer

The Royal Mint have (again) chosen to mark the run up to you-know-when with the release of a silver sixpence. By tradition, a silver sixpence has been given at times of celebration, particularly the one featuring the Fat Man, often hidden inside a pudding. Yes I know totally mad and a potential danger to dental health but in the times before risk assessments this is what went on in Britain LOL.

Note the UK coinage, like most, is decimal and this coin isn't part of regular currency but is technically legal tender. This beauty is decorated with irises, calla lilies and orchids to symbolise christenings, weddings and the December festival it's far too early to mention.

Rice

Not seen these on sale for a good while. Looking forward to them.

 

You're IT

Why have I not seen this before? 

A little dated now but quite funny and well observed.

Incinerator

When you have the urge* to burn things, nothing else will do. Obviously not on my wood decking or too near other combustibles LOL.

* it might be described as a burning desire.

Flash

Taken in my front garden this morning, the first with the flash on (for some reason) and the second without, showing the true colour. Quite amazing the difference don't you think?

Busted

Not the cringe (is there any other sort?) British boy band from years back LOL.

This belt from my mower snapped yesterday and it was only at this point I realised it had worn down to half its original height. More to the point you don't necessarily notice the degree overall performance has deteriorated until the new part has been fitted. Special mention to a certain online retailer delivering the replacement part in under 12 hours and at a very reasonable price. I really wasn't in the mood for buying a new Flymo*.

* other lawn mower types are available LOL.

Pie

As the saying goes, "As American as apple pie." Although apparently it was an imported recipe from the Old Country. Still tasty though, regardless of origin, particularly with custard.

You Got Me

Need I say more..? 

Will be popping down to my local Co-op later LOL.

Beach Huts

This photo came up today, from my storage, as a memory of two years ago. A happy few days spent in West Sussex chilling out, playing tourist and over indulging. I'm quite pleased with this image, even if I say so myself LOL.