Archive of 2009 June
The Good (and Bad) Life
on June 29th, 2009 in Uncategorized by Dan | 27 CommentsI’ve really made some headway in the garden this year. Over the past 12 months it’s gone from looking like this: to this: Ok, so they are taken from different angles, but you get the idea However fortunes have not all run smooth on Old McHughes’ farm over the past…
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A slight change of plan
on June 27th, 2009 in Uncategorized by Dan | Comments OffAgain I’ve already emailed this to everyone I think needs to read it, but just in case I’ve missed anyone in my general incompetence I’m republishing it here. If you’ve already responded to me via email then don’t feel the need to do it again in the comments unless you…
Continue reading...RT: Herring1967
on June 26th, 2009 in General by Dan | 28 CommentsHave you ever wondered how all those sick jokes that emerge after the death of a celebrity Well now I can tell you, they are all made up by UK comedian Richard Herring. When I went to bed last night the news had just broken that Michael Jackson had died….
Continue reading...Blu-ray review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua
on June 25th, 2009 in General by Dan | 6 CommentsJust why the commissioning producers thought that that a film entitled Beverly Hills Chihuahua would draw in an audience is a mystery to me. The very prospect of watching it instilled me with dread as I put the disk into the Blu-ray machine and I’m sure I wouldn’t be alone…
Continue reading...All 11 Dr Whos unite for a special
on June 24th, 2009 in Uncategorized by Dan | 1 CommentAll 11 Dr Whos unite for a special. It’s just a pity that it’s a 15 minute Children in need thing rather than a proper 2 hour extended episode. Bookmark It
Continue reading...We’ve had a letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales
on June 24th, 2009 in Uncategorized by Dan | 18 CommentsThe radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue is a much loved British institution. It’s now in it’s 51st season and has been going since 1972. It bills itself as an “antidote to panel games”, which as a definition is pretty redundant as the types of panel games against…
My weekend
on June 23rd, 2009 in General by Dan | 8 CommentsOn Saturday Kerry and I headed down to London in order to go to the wedding of one of my old friends from university. I only ever see Rob once a year, usually around Eurovision time, but it’s amazing how quickly you fall back into old friendships. And as we’re…
Continue reading...Perhaps a comb-over is in order
on June 22nd, 2009 in General by Dan | 15 CommentsEvan was inspecting my scalp as I got him dressed. “There’s no hair on your head daddy.” he observed with distressing accuracy. “But there’s hair up your nose!” he added brightly Bookmark It
Continue reading...In Memoriam
on June 21st, 2009 in General by Dan | Comments OffTwo years ago today NYCWD lost his son, Puppy Monster. You’re in my thoughts man. Bookmark It
Continue reading...A bit more information
on June 19th, 2009 in General by Dan | 20 CommentsI’ve sent this post out as an email to everyone who’s expressed interest in coming on our epic walk next year. However just in case I missed anyone I wanted to publish it here as well. If you’re reading this, are interested in coming on the walk, but haven’t already…
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