It was in the month of November in the year of our lord two-thousand and fifteen that the capital city of this sceptred isle become host to a series of sittings of a Shropshire based Sandman in various areas but most frequently sighted at the public houses of the names the Montague Pyke and the … Continue reading The Phantom Sandman of Old London Town 1
List things or events that changed your life? Passing my driving test and owning my first car. This was a big thing for me as it was a new lease of life for me and gave me much needed independence. A big plus was that I had passed my test and my sister hadn't and … Continue reading Share Your World 16th April 2018
People in relationships often turn out the cliché of "their song", a song which often is supposed to define and/or reflect the blossoming of the relationship or an expression of the relationship as it stands. Unfortunately from my perspective from the outside looking in it does seem that a large number of people show are … Continue reading The Song is You
Another wet week in Blighty has come to an end, I know they say April Showers but this is more April downpours, come on sunshine. Let's just hope it isn't foreshadowing a wet June and another boggy Upton Jazz Festival a la 2012, at least the sports ground isn't right on the river as Fish … Continue reading Times-A-Wastin’
It was going to be a long day. That much had been clear the minute that woman had turned up on the door. He'd briefly met her several months ago when Arthur had got him roped into conducting a medical assessment on that Saudi prince who wasn't. "Well she knocked on the door and asked … Continue reading All That Glitters.
Been anywhere recently for the first time? Can't think of anywhere off the top of my head. List three favourite book characters. Sherlock Holmes Sexton Blake Willy Wonka What is your favourite non alcoholic drink: hot or cold? As I am a true Englishman, it should be unsurprising for you to learn that my favourite … Continue reading Share Your World 9th April 2018
I have my Spotify Daily mix 1 playing as I type, this list is very much swing era based and opens with Woody Herman's Orchestra playing "At the Woodchopper's Ball" which was pretty much their signature song. I called in at the Kynn the other day and a chap at the bar got us all … Continue reading Obligatory Post Named After A Jazz Song
What was or is your favourite cartoon? Oooohh where to start. As a child my three favourite cartoons were The Real Ghostbusters, The Trap Door and Thomas the Tank Engine (my young brain was totally unaware that Ringo Starr's narration was marginally better then his drumming). I revisited the Trap Door a fair few years … Continue reading Share Your World 2nd April 2018
Still no real word from Sian, not sure if this is because she is still recovering from major surgery or if she has washed her hands of me thanks to my albeit brief relationship with Rachael. I have two opposing views on this, Katherine thinks it was pretty c**tish of me whereas Zizzy thinks quite … Continue reading The Power of the Sandman
Not in any strict sense as I don't believe humanity is meant to be bound by a timetable. Obviously to a certain degree I governed by shift patterns at work, which at my current job are fairly fluid tending to fall as business dictates and depending on my shifts it will depend how my day … Continue reading Do you set rules about how you use your time? (Blog Prompt)
