Archive for July, 2006

Saturday, 29th July, 2006

Busting Myths in the UK

People of the mother country (I’m looking in particular here at my brother and the 70’s throwback) rejoice. For Mythbusters is coming to a terrestrial TV channel near you in the next day or so. Watch it. You will thank me.

Tuesday, 25th July, 2006

3rd Birthday Photo Essay

It’s been a while, but the occasion of JFGP’s third birthday and trip to the Zig Zag Railway prompted a flurry of snapping. Rather than link to the odd photo or two I’ve dusted down the photo album section of this site and added a whole new page. Please make your way to A [...]

Friday, 21st July, 2006

On The Delights Of Children

The eldest offspring, usually known as JFGP has started developing what can only be described as personality “quirks”. Here are a selection for your amusement, and for his derision when he finds this entry in about twenty years;

Orange is his favourite colour. We are having children’s dinner time as I type this and number 1 [...]

Saturday, 1st July, 2006

Steve McQueen

Words reaches my ears (from the producer’s blog nonetheless – he blinded me with science you know) that 1985’s finest album, Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout is being remastered in preparation for a re-release.
I can’t wait, and I suspect the 70’s throwback will be just after me in the queue to get a copy in [...]