Wednesday 31 January 2018
by Wulf
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More video, but this time on a political theme. I was intrigued to see how Lord Lisvane would talk about nervous aunts and tie it into the theme of Brexit: I think he actually makes a very good point. Would … Continue reading
Tuesday 30 January 2018
by Wulf
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Spinal Tap fans may love this video from the band’s bassist, Derek Smalls: I’m intrigued to know what the rest of the new album is like but apparently smalls (a character of the talented Harry Shearer) is taking it on … Continue reading
Monday 29 January 2018
by Wulf
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This weekend has been the one picked by the RSPB for their annual garden birdwatch. This is an observational census of the birds seen in UK gardens and allows estimates of populations of different species and how that is changing … Continue reading
Sunday 28 January 2018
by Wulf
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I am quite pleased with my little piece of woodwork from the weekend, which was intended as a shelf and, indeed, has turned out quite shelf-like (I’m sure this is the definition to be found in the Uxbridge English Dictionary). … Continue reading
Saturday 27 January 2018
by Wulf
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Mascarpone. I’m tempted to say it is the cheese used in cheap ready-meal lasagnes but the British horse meat scandal is probably behind us. Low brow jokes aside, it is a soft Italian cheese and one of those featured in … Continue reading
Friday 26 January 2018
by Wulf
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Following up my experience in early December, when a fully acoustic gig on double bass with Mudslide Morris left me with a collection of blisters, I’m pleased to say that last night’s gig, at Jack and Alice in Thame, left … Continue reading
Thursday 25 January 2018
by Wulf
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Tonight is Burns Night but I’ll have to wait until tomorrow for my haggis, neeps and tatties because I’ve got to get off to a gig instead. My double bass gets an outing with Mudslide Morris and the acoustic Revelators … Continue reading