There are days where things in my life go horribly wrong. Normally, whenever I interact with other people. Rarely, do I have a bad day that is self-inflicted. But, maybe, here is such a day…? Since my kitchen installation a… Read More ›
Pubs
Sue Bidgood
A while back, I wrote a column – Wasp On The 334 Bus – about how a wasp had boarded a bus that I was travelling on, which caused a mild alarm among the fearful, confined passengers. The panic was… Read More ›
Snooker
With the World Snooker Championships in full swing, I am reminded that, despite my valiant attempts to mis-spend my youth in a similar manner to the professional snooker players, I would never be as successful at the sport as they… Read More ›
Night-Time TV
It’s hard to believe that not so long ago, terrestrial tv would completely shut down and go off air overnight. The unseen continuity announcer would wish everyone goodnight soon after midnight – probably because his wife had said: “Please don’t… Read More ›
Bizarre Burglary
My mum had recently died and I was living at home with my dad. He needed a break to gather his thoughts and had accepted an invite from my brother and his family to go on holiday with them. I… Read More ›
Chairgate
I had arranged to meet my lad in a neighbouring town after he had finished work to go to the cinema together. I decided to get to the town early by train so as I could have a mooch around…. Read More ›
Rubbish Coastal Town
I arrive in the rubbish coastal town with no train ticket check (Standard). Coming out of the station, I can see the sea. It’s apparent nearness is deceptive, it’s a ten minute walk down a hill. At the front, I… Read More ›
Dying For Love
With another full lockdown in Britain, traditional dating has gone by the wayside as the 2-metre distance rule makes it impossible to date naturally. Being ridiculously single again, I know I don’t want to go on a date in a… Read More ›
The Non-Essential Column
The government recently re-introduced the re-opening of non-essential shops. Yeah, because the one thing this country has been missing is a “non-essential” shop. Oh, but apparently they have, as swarms of people crowded into Sports Direct because the one thing… Read More ›
Bubs In Pubs
There are many things adults shouldn’t do whilst under the influence of alcohol. Operate heavy machinery, drive cars, embarrassingly post on social media or cowardly dump their partners by text.Following some unruly behaviour (I’m guessing crayoning “devil” on their children’s… Read More ›
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