Posts

Showing posts from September, 2021

Jimmy Greaves

 1940-2021 Father, Recovered Alcoholic, TV critic, Footballer A rare talent. A natural comic too

Round up 18 September

  I wonder if I am moving into the Saturn hole, or perhaps it's because today is the birthday of an old foe- The world seems beset by troubles. Empty shelves, France and the Anglophones quarreling. Stories of gangs rushing hospitals- Covid not having gone away.  My boss has returned to work after being absent for a while. We have gotten used to his absence My niece remains sick and has been to the hospital She has to return for further treatment QPR lost today, 2-1 to Bristol City QPR have lost their last two games Peru did not leave the red list. I had been given to believe there was a good chance they would.  I was very disappointed There was a leak today in our home. My sister left a tap on My daughter's brother was almost poisoned by a faulty gas canister He is fine though- His Mother has suspected Cpvid I learn that John Challis -Boucie in Only Fools and Horses has passed. Vale

Sir Clive Sinclair

  (I owned a ZX Spectrum) Inventor, Mensan, Entrepreneur, Runner

Norm MacDonald

 1960-1921 Comedian, Cancer sufferer, Canadian  I always liked his stuff. I remember watching Norm on the wee small hours on C4. I am currently enjoying him on the Orville

Happy Birthday Dad

 My father is now 77 years old 

Tony Selby

  26 February 1938 – 5 September 2021)   Sabalom Glitz . Father, Actor, Italia Conti School Graduate 

Michael K Williams

Michael..K Williams 1966-2021 The Wire : Omar Williams Broadwalk Empire :Chalky White Roberts : Alias

Round up September

  My mother departs for her relations today. A very happy birthday to Victor! Feliz cumpleanos ! QPR are currently unbeaten in the championship. The most recent Old Firm game, ended with a 1-0 victory to Rangers. Ireland lost to Portugal, despite saving a Ronaldo Penalty. There were more than a few whispers about the referee  While England won against Hungary  My travel plans are still on hold. I have had a quiet week at work, boosted by the Long Weekend.  ABBA have reformed  I was the pub I normally meet my brother at on Sunday night. There was due to be a live musical performance.  Earlier in the day, the pub had held host to many viewers of  football match. I think Liverpool v Chelsea So there was a large crowd in the bar  So at a table sat two older men. They were both white haired, one of the men walked with a stick.  The pub where I drink attracts a diverse group of clientele - It is across the road from a railway station So you get pe...