by Asp | 23 May 2009 | No Comments

Everybody needs good neighbours…

The sentiments of the song are true. And, we’re lucky in the new place to have some good neighbours. Yes, new place, …

by Asp | 11 Apr 2009 | No Comments

I’ve just checked out the BBC News homepage for source material for this week’s guest blog.
And I’m spoilt for choice.
Political smear campaigns (well, what’s new …

by Asp | 4 Apr 2009 | 7 Comments

Potentially controversial comment coming up.
The elderly are often found on "mobility scooters". They are a very useful tour for the disabled – more practical …

by Asp | 14 Mar 2009 | No Comments

A friend once told me that government logic works thus:
1. We must do something
2. This is something
3. We must do this
This is no more …

by Asp | 21 Feb 2009 | No Comments

Close your eyes and imagine a cross between Celebrity Fame Academy and Strictly Come Dancing. Failing that, conjure up the Dance of the Hours sequence …

by Asp | 14 Feb 2009 | No Comments

I was just sat sitting having breakfast wondering what topic I could jabber on about this week. Then, on SOTS (yes, I’m old before my …

by Asp | 7 Feb 2009 | No Comments

A very brief post this week, because I’m not actually here. So, just some examples of “Dumb Britain”. You may have seen them before, as …

by Asp | 31 Jan 2009 | No Comments

It’s been a very pleasant day ‘oop North today. A bit brisk temperature wise with a nasty wind, but the sun was shining to create …

by Asp | 24 Jan 2009 | No Comments

Some months ago, I spoke about the problem of NIMBYism, and encouraged you all to sign a government “e-petition”.
Since then, Downing street have replied, with …

by Asp | 17 Jan 2009 | No Comments

In the January sales, I bought myself a new shirt to wear at work. I bought it because it was a nice shirt, but …