Blimey, I noticed last week that the Ship pub is now under offer. I guess The Ivy had forgotten to post their application to the vendors; their loss, not ours.
It'd be interesting to see who is going to supply Plumsteadshire with food. Gastro-pub worthy of Clerkenwell-types? Fusion food (whatever that is)? Pizza? Sushi? Chicken-in-a-basket? I flippin' well hope not.
Well I suppose any would be better than none, which is all I've known in all my years in the parish of Plumsteadshire.
Monday, 26 June 2006
Sunday, 25 June 2006
Friday, 23 June 2006
Nigerian scams
If I remember rightly, I had previously queried the sudden influx of Nigerian scam emails. I don't know how these things are generated, but I now know I'm not alone.
Listening to a phone-in programme on a London radio station, I've discovered that these things are rife.
Annoying, but they're quite hilarious to read, one of which is from Mervyn King himself.
Well, I never.
Nor did he.
Listening to a phone-in programme on a London radio station, I've discovered that these things are rife.
Annoying, but they're quite hilarious to read, one of which is from Mervyn King himself.
Well, I never.
Nor did he.
Thursday, 22 June 2006
Greenwich Watch
I've been spreading the word about a great blog, but have yet to mention it here.
Better late than never.
Greenwich Watch. Nice to know how efficient and worthwhile a local council can be [pull the other one - ed.]
On the subject of disenchantment, Thames Water should think about providing a half decent service whilst fleecing its' customers. Still, it's all good for their shareholders. 31% rise in pre-tax profits? BTW, the water pressure has been turned down so much that it's affecting my combination boiler. I think I might just have huge relaxing baths every day because Thames Water don't give a damn about the customer anyway.
Sign this petition and do your thing (interpret this however you want), to protest at these leeches.
Better late than never.
Greenwich Watch. Nice to know how efficient and worthwhile a local council can be [pull the other one - ed.]
On the subject of disenchantment, Thames Water should think about providing a half decent service whilst fleecing its' customers. Still, it's all good for their shareholders. 31% rise in pre-tax profits? BTW, the water pressure has been turned down so much that it's affecting my combination boiler. I think I might just have huge relaxing baths every day because Thames Water don't give a damn about the customer anyway.
Sign this petition and do your thing (interpret this however you want), to protest at these leeches.
Wednesday, 21 June 2006
Free money
It's a crazy world when a person who gives away thousands of pounds gets arrested for it. But.... maybe he stole it?
Oh whatever.
Michael Owen everyfing and everyfing. Come on Engerland. Pray like there's no tomorrow.
Oh whatever.
Michael Owen everyfing and everyfing. Come on Engerland. Pray like there's no tomorrow.
Saturday, 10 June 2006
Football look-a-likes
You know I like a look-a-like. Here are some corkers just in time for the World Soccer Cup.Click on image to see them in all their glory.
Thursday, 8 June 2006
World Cup Final ticket
A man has tickets for the 2006 World Cup final. After he has been sitting in his seat for a few minutes, the man in the seat behind him taps him on the shoulder and asks if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him.
"No," he says. "The seat is empty."
"Absolutely incredible!" said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the World Cup Final, one of the great sporting events, and not use it?"
"Well actually," he says, "the seat belonged to my wife. She was supposed to come with me but she passed away. This is the first World Cup final we haven't been to together since we got married."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that," replies the man. "That's terrible. But couldn't you find someone else to take the seat? A friend or relative, or even a neighbour?"
The man shakes his head and says, "No, they're all at the funeral."
"No," he says. "The seat is empty."
"Absolutely incredible!" said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for the World Cup Final, one of the great sporting events, and not use it?"
"Well actually," he says, "the seat belonged to my wife. She was supposed to come with me but she passed away. This is the first World Cup final we haven't been to together since we got married."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that," replies the man. "That's terrible. But couldn't you find someone else to take the seat? A friend or relative, or even a neighbour?"
The man shakes his head and says, "No, they're all at the funeral."
Wednesday, 7 June 2006
Mistaken identity part deux
Remember Guy Goma? You know, that fella who went to the BBC for an interview and found himself live on BBC News 24. Well, here's a website dedicated to the man who found sudden fame.Who said the internet is a waste of time?
Metatarsal Madness
It makes me chuckle how the English Press are reporting on every move of the England soccer team.
England team ready to board plane.
England team have boarded plane.
Rooney to travel to Germany!!
Breaking news........ Rooney eats pork pie!!!!
Rooney boards plane to return to Engerland Engerland.
England team and everyfing and everyfing.....
England team ready to board plane.
England team have boarded plane.
Rooney to travel to Germany!!
Breaking news........ Rooney eats pork pie!!!!
Rooney boards plane to return to Engerland Engerland.
England team and everyfing and everyfing.....
Thursday, 1 June 2006
Wednesday, 31 May 2006
modern dilemma's no 2
I like a bit of chopped pork and ham once in a while, but over the past few months, I've been inundated with spam from Nigeria.
Of course, the email variety. Why specifically Nigeria? Is viagra not popular anymore?
Of course, the email variety. Why specifically Nigeria? Is viagra not popular anymore?
Demolish that building
At last, they've started demolition work on that flippin' 'orrible building at the roundabout just south of Westminster Bridge. About time too.
I'd like to nominate another gem from RIVIA (the Royal Institute of Visually Inept Architects). It's a block of flats on the Battersea Park Road / Prince of Wales Drive junction. However, this building is brand new. It's a horrible looking lump by anyone's standards. In fact, I'd go as far as to describe it as a CARBUNCLE.
I'll send my man from Magnum to document. More later.
I'd like to nominate another gem from RIVIA (the Royal Institute of Visually Inept Architects). It's a block of flats on the Battersea Park Road / Prince of Wales Drive junction. However, this building is brand new. It's a horrible looking lump by anyone's standards. In fact, I'd go as far as to describe it as a CARBUNCLE.
I'll send my man from Magnum to document. More later.
Monday, 29 May 2006
satellite tv part deux
Dear Overoften,
What puzzles me is the affordability of satellite tv. It's quite expensive, over £40 a month plus the cost of the hardware (up to £300). Given that coucil flats and houses are supposed to be there to house the poorer members of our society, satellite tv is a very unnecessary luxury. Even so, sides of council blocks are covered with satellite dishes.
Maybe I'm mis-reading it. Maybe the dishes are all actually linked like a gigantic radio telescope scanning the outer galaxies for intelligent life-forms. A sort of Jodrell Bank for Peckham. (I won't crack a cheap gag re. intelligent life-forms & Peckham).
What puzzles me is the affordability of satellite tv. It's quite expensive, over £40 a month plus the cost of the hardware (up to £300). Given that coucil flats and houses are supposed to be there to house the poorer members of our society, satellite tv is a very unnecessary luxury. Even so, sides of council blocks are covered with satellite dishes.
Maybe I'm mis-reading it. Maybe the dishes are all actually linked like a gigantic radio telescope scanning the outer galaxies for intelligent life-forms. A sort of Jodrell Bank for Peckham. (I won't crack a cheap gag re. intelligent life-forms & Peckham).
Thursday, 25 May 2006
Modern dilemmas no.1
Dear Doctor,
I've never understood how people in council flats (who therefore must be quite poor), are able to afford to satellite television.
I've never understood how people in council flats (who therefore must be quite poor), are able to afford to satellite television.
mobile phone addiction
Bird flu is so last month.
I just don't understand the modern disease of addictive compulsive mobile phoning.
Are people so interesting now that they have to share their musings whenever they're not eating, shopping or sleeping? Come to think of it, eating and talking isn't so rare.
I don't mind people chatting on their cells on the train. It can be quite amusing to listen in to their conversations. On one morning commute in to London, a woman was having a blazing row and using very colourful language; I actually felt embarassed for her.
Driving and using a cell is clearly not a good mix, especially for bus drivers. Seen that lots of times.
This morning, a woman was out to prove that females can multi-task. Driving a car, talking on a phone, and eating AT THE SAME TIME. Maybe add 'kill a cyclist' to that list to make yourself the ultimate multi-tasker, dear.
Recently, I went to Brussels. Something I noticed was that people have the ability to walk along a street (or drive), without the need to use a mobile phone.
I just don't understand the modern disease of addictive compulsive mobile phoning.
Are people so interesting now that they have to share their musings whenever they're not eating, shopping or sleeping? Come to think of it, eating and talking isn't so rare.
I don't mind people chatting on their cells on the train. It can be quite amusing to listen in to their conversations. On one morning commute in to London, a woman was having a blazing row and using very colourful language; I actually felt embarassed for her.
Driving and using a cell is clearly not a good mix, especially for bus drivers. Seen that lots of times.
This morning, a woman was out to prove that females can multi-task. Driving a car, talking on a phone, and eating AT THE SAME TIME. Maybe add 'kill a cyclist' to that list to make yourself the ultimate multi-tasker, dear.
Recently, I went to Brussels. Something I noticed was that people have the ability to walk along a street (or drive), without the need to use a mobile phone.
Thursday, 18 May 2006
Monday, 15 May 2006
Stories like this are just too good to ignore
Two lovely stories which just made me chuckle and think that it's all for the best blah blah blah......
The story of mistaken identity at the BBC. Not as scary as Roger Thornhill being mistaken for George Kaplan in North By Northwest, but a darned sight funnier. You've got to watch the video clip and see sheer terror on the poor bloke's face. Classic
And how about some toilet humour.
The story of mistaken identity at the BBC. Not as scary as Roger Thornhill being mistaken for George Kaplan in North By Northwest, but a darned sight funnier. You've got to watch the video clip and see sheer terror on the poor bloke's face. Classic
And how about some toilet humour.
We wuz robbed
It's Monday and I've only just got my breath back from watching the amazing FA Cup Final on Saturday.
Brilliant.
If Gerrard scores like that in the World Cup, we'll be celebrating in fine style.
Brilliant.
If Gerrard scores like that in the World Cup, we'll be celebrating in fine style.
Saturday, 13 May 2006
Thursday, 11 May 2006
Crossrail for Woolwich
Fancy getting to the West End quicker than a motorbike courier? Not possible? Well, show some support to the Woolwich Crossrail campaign and one day, you might just be able to.
And for those who don't give a damn about public transport, think about your property value if Woolwich gets Crossrail.
Thought that might interest you.
And for those who don't give a damn about public transport, think about your property value if Woolwich gets Crossrail.
Thought that might interest you.
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