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Monthly Archives: July 2009
No laughing matter
Having managed to over commit myself by one whole book too far in a twelve month period, I am officially on my holidays as of now. The proofs were signed off on Monday just gone, it comes out on September … Continue reading
Not a giant boiled egg
but rather Sizewell B along the way from Dunwich beach. Dylan has been glowing a most strange, radiant orange after yesterday’s visit.
Dylan at Dunwich
we dropped down to Suffolk this morning, for a change of scenery – very busy with holidaymakers, could hardly get into Southwold. Am recommending somewhere else if it’s quietness you’re looking for.
Posted in Along Came Dylan, Fetching Dylan, Walking Ollie
Tagged animal-rescue, Dogs, greyhounds, lurchers, Salukis
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He’s a bit lively
after four weeks lead-only exercise while the gash on his groin healed, followed immediately by five weeks with this broken ankle bone. He goes for a check-up X-ray in a few days’ time. That ought to give the all clear … Continue reading
Posted in Along Came Dylan, Fetching Dylan, Walking Ollie
Tagged animal-rescue, Dogs, greyhounds, lurchers, Salukis
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You don’t know whether to laugh or cry
The results of the Norwich North by-election, caused by the resignation of popular MP Ian Gibson following his deselection by the goon squad ‘Star Chamber’ (ie, one ‘Expenses’ scapegoat required; Gordon Brown says, ‘Make it that nuisance’) will be in … Continue reading
Nearly Tavares
but not quite. From when Baretta was the last thing on ITV before close down and this bloke was still some good.
Saudi Arabia, 1974
These last two posts are both from Magnum Football. It makes an ideal present for the fan in your life. I wanted this image for the cover of Book of Lists, but the one they used was probably more commercial.