Category Archives: The parrot has landed.

On the first day of inter-faith Winterval My civil partner (or will be once we get the pre-nup sorted) Gave to me: A Hadron collider in CERN. On the second day of inter-faith Winterval My civil partner (or will be) … Continue reading →

The festive season, such a slight joy for so many of us, can be an absolute agony for the tongue tied.  Whether you’re at a barbie on Bondi, a beer festival in Berlin, or an office party in the soggy … Continue reading →

As December rolls into view, all over the world people are united in the festive chore of composing the annual round robin to keep far flung family and friends up to speed with the thrilling occurrences of ’09.  What if … Continue reading →

Government plans have been leaked that take the monopoly on education from the traditional centres of erudition and spread it on a much wider, and cheaper, base.  This will save the voting taxpayer millions and force the student of the … Continue reading →

I have three things in common with Winston Churchill.  I’m yer standard British short portly, I like building brick walls and stuff involving concrete, and I find painting very relaxing. I have always been short and round. I would like … Continue reading →

For longer than I can possibly say it has been my intention not to have a website.  Ever since the web was spun it has been my desire not to get netted.  I particularly haven’t wanted computers since 1981 when … Continue reading →

Following the success of test tube babies, cloned sheep and genetically modified tomatoes, I await the arrival of customised pets with bated breath. Who would want an ordinary pet arrived at by the old-fashioned method of breeding, when, with a … Continue reading →

Location, location. Not on the carpet, that’s for sure.  A thick pile carpet can add up to half a stone, more if recently vacuumed.  Don’t even contemplate shag pile and as for a rug on a carpet, no is all … Continue reading →