Author: Tim
And so it begins…
We are currently drinking the first bottle of Jax’s wine purchase for Yule. It has been something of a struggle. “How do I get the wire off?” “I can’t get the cork out!” “Man!” “Man!” But the wine is excellent… it is also 14% alcohol. We may be needing another bottle.
A tale of two very different Britains
“In the City, despite the gloom, the bonuses are flowing like the Krug, and the bankers and money men are wallowing … ….Behind all this lies an ugly paradox. For the super-rich investment bankers currently celebrating their huge bonuses are the very same individuals who are responsible for our current woes.” Maily Dail
Christmas starts early
You may recall The Hamper. I am not quite sure how many years we have been receiving this annual, festive, food parcel from my brother and family. But it is a high point. Since I was visiting last week, they decided that it would be a good idea if they reclaimed some living space, so…
60 Dumb Quotes
"Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life" Brooke Shields, during an interview to become spokesperson for a federal anti-smoking campaign. "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure" Dan Quayle, former U.S. Vice President "So, where's the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?" Christina Aguilera…