Recent content by chrismpw

I'm hardening myself off ... still in shorts, but have moved to 2 layers up top. Important to acclimatise, else you suffer properly in the winter. Next stage will be long trousers and and another layer. Then an hour's heating in the evening to 18⁰ ... no log burner til October. Hopefully.

Welcome. Don't listen to anyone on here. Anyone. Even this.

Oh lordy!

Same ... haven't worn a watch since I retired.

Meggy cake day!

Another point nearer safety!

Scared we might challenge their sofa brands for the limelight?

That certainly worked for Boris J. I exoect it was a leadership trick taught at Eton.

Pretty much - fortunately she's of a similar mindset, although weakens for fancy occasions. No engagement ring necessary, although we did get the obligatory wedding rings to keep in drawers.

Just like dancing and tattoos, I've never understood the desire, the point or need for jewelery. Strikes me as something expensive and garish that doesn't "do" anything. I generally see all of those things as a sign of vanity, insecurity or attention seeking, none of which ate characteristics...

Its proving that USAians can be led yo education but you canne make their brains drink it. That's all.

I still rate Mountfield above Watson, though both were great in different ways.

Agreed .. but no place for Inchy on the bench even?

19 What kills me is no longer following / having lost interest sport, thanks to sky. Barstewards!

Saw this today and figured it summed up the sentiment behind my post pretty well.....