Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Good (and Bad) Life

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Dan

I’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 … Continue reading → Read more »

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A slight change of plan

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Dan

Again 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 … Continue reading → Read more »

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RT: Herring1967

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Dan

Have 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 … Continue reading → Read more »

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Blu-ray review: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Dan

Just 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 … Continue reading → Read more »

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All 11 Dr Whos unite for a special

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Dan

All 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 Read more »

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We’ve had a letter from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Dan

The 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 … Continue reading →

 
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My weekend

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Dan

On 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 … Continue reading → Read more »

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Perhaps a comb-over is in order

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Dan

Evan 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 Read more »

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In Memoriam

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Dan

Two years ago today NYCWD lost his son, Puppy Monster. You’re in my thoughts man. Bookmark It Read more »

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A bit more information

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Dan

I’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, … Continue reading → Read more »

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