The stereotype of a really posh person with perfect received pronunciation, seem to say "what" at the end of each sentence. For example "Spiffing weather today, what" "Good day for hunting, what"...
Following on from my American Birds post and what to do this Christmas, I have booked return flights to New York this coming Christmas holiday. I have a whole month to tour the US of A. I have no...
In a right wing think tank publication today, it has been suggested that anybody who has been diagnosed with AIDS or HIV should have their penis or vulva tattooed by law. It is argued that it is...
Sorry for the chat, but I am so impressed you like Tom Sharpe. He is by far my favourite author. Obviously, I have inherited your reading genes. Just thought I'll tell you that.
I must admit I do have a liking for American birds. I particularly like the dark haired Jewish look a la Sarah Silverman. Now I am aware that a lot of Americans are quite stupid and eat Burger Kings...
I heard David Gower earlier describe an Indian cricketer wearing his "gubbings" about his person. The man in question had, braclets, charms, bangles, wotnots, necklaces, talismen etc. I have not heard...
A few years ago, I would have thought this was a monstrous idea. However....................................... I am not talking about a cheap roll of lino, but a proper scratch proof, non-slip 4 mm...
Just watching Angel Eyes on ITV4 now, and I must say from a completely hetrpsexual point of view Mickey Rourke was a very dashing fellow. Classic looks mixed with just the right degree of ruggedness,...
Be brutally honest, on a Monday night do you reach for the remote control like grease lightning after Corrie has finished at 8pm to turn over to BBC1 to watch Eastenders, then again at 8.30pm back to...
I really do not know much about this band, but what I gather I should like them. I enjoy Morrissey and The Cure and hear they are similar to a degree. Any pointers where I should start, or will any...
I am off for a curry. as you may know I love my food but rarely attend curry houses and admittedly do not know much about Asian food. I usually go for a mutton based bhuna, boiled rice and a nan bread...
What I understand of the medical profession is that every medical doctor starts out the same with the training etc, then work in a hospital, then specialise or become a GP. If working for the NHS they...
Isn't it just a wonderful show? And aren't the seal otters the most adorable little mammals you have ever seen? And Kate Humble would certainly get it! Would Ben Fogle get the ladies vote?
Am I alone in 1) Never having seen nor read any Harry Potter? 2) Never having tried a single illegal drug? 3) Genuinely believing David Bowie was just as creative in the 80's as he was in the 70's 4)...
A long way off I hear you say................but early planning is essential as prior preparation prevents a p!ss poor performance. It appears I will be alone again this Christmas as my folks are...
With interest rates as high as 9.5 for a five year investment, this will be a better return than my s+s portfolio at the moment. A few questions. 1) Although an Indian bank it is governed under UK law...
Whilst I have a rich understanding of both the IRA and Al-Qaeda, I am a little too young to reflect on the IRA with a political viewpoint. Both had in their minds a "justifiable" vendetta against the...
I was having a half conversation with somebody and didn't really take in what he was saying. I think he was saying there is a tax free investment 100 percent safe investing in govt. property shares or...