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 people waiting to catch trains. Close to the pub is a nightclub so the pub is often full of young bucks, and beau's 

Anyway the two older men  are sitting next to a man of Asian or Arab extraction.  From now referred to as Mr A. Mr . A  was much younger than his two older tablemates . So I don't think they are friends- Rather they have been thrust together by a crowded bar and the Premier league. The young man shouting something about his drink. I thought he was at first accusing the Old's of drinking his drink. It was a pint of Heineken Served in a long tall glass- that seems to be part of Heineken's branding. Than  I realize Mr A is shouting that his drink has been spiked., He hits one of the older men in the head. The bar staff, put Mr A out the door, and tell him he is barred. but they do take Mr A's  glass and say they will check the CCTV

One of the older men comes to the bar. Raspy English accent he asks why they have to test the drink. 

They tell him they will check the CCTV

One of the bar staff storms out from the back, asks the older men-what did they do to Mr' As drink. 

The two old men are told they are barred for life. The bar staff try to hustle them out the door. With Mr A- outside the door. Events come to a head. So the police are called. A few policemen turn up in a large van.  They police are taken to to the back room to view the CCTV and then take a sample of the drink, and presumably a copy of the recording

They return later to check the toilets. Some joke takes the policeman hat, but is politely told to return it

A strange night