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..?

The End

Doctor Who has been thoroughly ruined and deserves to go on a long hiatus, to be "rested" for many years. 

The final insult for this once great series being the build-up to the disrespectful return of a Classic era villain. The Time Lord engineer Omega, originally from the Jon Pertwee story The Three Doctors, was completely subverted, unrecognisable and given under 5 minutes screen time, only to be so casually discarded. Something of an insult to long standing fans. 

The remaining 90% or so of the story was contrived, nonsensical and crammed with ridiculous messaging. The showrunner and his enablers need to accept full responsibility for this failure of narrative. Not to mention the lowest viewing figures in the shows' 60+ year history.

RIP Doctor Who (23 Nov 1963 - 31 May 2025)

Channel Island Sleuth

It's hard to believe, Jim Bergerac, Jersey's most famous detective has returned to TV. Obviously updated with a whole new cast (John Nettles declined a cameo, at age 81), this multi part drama is simply brilliant. Filmed on the beautiful island of Jersey (and in part in Devon), it has recaptured nicely the spirit of the original. A second series has been commissioned by UKTV for release next year.

Fit For A King

The Royal Mint has just released a new £5 coin carrying the (new) official Coat of Arms of His Majesty the King. This beautiful coin is available in standard as well as colour, this particular presentation being strictly limited to 5000. Enjoy.

Bucks But No Fizz

Another trip to the lovely county of Buckinghamshire today. No unexpected surprises though LOL.

VE Day Coin

This splendid 50p coin arrived a little late but nevertheless it is lovely and serves to help mark such an important day.