In WW2 terms we are in 1933, when TGM urged action to stop Germany. It would have been over in a few weeks and WW2 would have been prevented. But no, the handwringers and trobiscites ignored it... ...
Why are we obsessed with name shortening? I've often wondered why we give someone a name, only for people to shorten it. I remember my Father used to get really angry when anyone addressed my Mum... ...
They were the brainchild of David Cameron and have always been utterly pointless. They were always a miscalculation for the Tories. Scrapping them should be a priority. Then get rid of those... ...
Why on earth was the Green Party supporting this man? I generally find the Greens a tad odd but perfectly harmless and ususally seem to want to do good, so how did this... ...
It is with profound sadness and grief I announce the death this week of my dearest friend ducksie (aka headwreck). We first met on AB many years ago and a wonderful, close friendship developed. I... ...
3 from HQ (1st leg 2.20) and 2 each from Puchestown and Thirsk make up today's ITV 7 which culminates in the 2000 Guineas at 3.35. I was hoping that one of 'my' firms would be paying on 4 places... ...
Things that grow Fruits or fruit trees 1. Pear - main, or orange, Pippin? neither but still sweet 7,5 Shrub 2. Did she pour the tea for the Olympians? 4 Edible items (not food dishes just... ...
merkel let them in now they want to turn on there hosts, or turn the country in a caliphate, what irony.. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/04/28/protesters-call-for-islamic-state-in-germany/ ...
Seen or heard any yet? Not seen any house Martins, swallow or swifts nor heard a cuckoo yet (Mr BM thought he heard one about 10 days ago). Seem late this year.
My grandson loves the jokes of this form... Q: What do you call a man with a car on his head? A: Jack I have several but you get the idea, looking for ones I don't know.