The Windhover

An early carreer choice. From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (7 minutes old)

I was young, bored and without work. I wanted some adventure, excitement and glamour in my life. So I decided to apply to the Secret Services. I wanted to become a spy. But, as with so mu… more

Ascham Homes - Council Acts to Remove Boss From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (4 hours old)

The head of Ascham Homes is finally 'stepping down', a polite formulation for being fired for not being up to the job. Attempts in the past few months, no doubt following PR advice at public expense, … more

The Sex Meme From ajnspencer ^Pro in Welcome to AJ's... (5 hours old)

1. Is there anyone of your friends that you would ever consider having sex with? Sometimes it's all I think about ;) 30. How many bloggers do you think will post this meme this week? Quite a few.… more

I heart fireworks? From ajnspencer ^Pro in Welcome to AJ's... (5 hours old)

Just editing all the fireworks photos I took with Subs and spotted this... … more

Let them eat Gü From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (6 hours old)

People may be surprised to know that here are quite a few French people living in the Walthamstow area. I am not sure how many. They don't generally count in official circles such as the council, main… more

anyone for take-away? From sixpence ^Pro in Risk it for a biscuit (8 hours old)

Went out for perfectly serviceable Sunday lunch at the local cheapy 2-for-1 pub this weekend. Was forced to eat full 3 courses as I was with the out-laws (big lads the lot of them). While getting … more

You Know How Sometimes You Like Something But Don’t Know Why? From SeasideMan ^Pro in Seaside Man (10 hours old)

That’s how I feel about the picture above. It’s grainy and low quality but something about it just appeals to me. I get the same thing from certain pieces of music and certain films. This piec… more

Someone called Foster has his picture taken in Walthamstow From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (18 hours old)

Some of the poor children at Mission Grove School have recently been pestered by Mike Foster, an unremarkable politician currently taking on the guise of International Development Minister and in need… more

Playing Rapunzel at the Plough From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (18 hours old)

Playing Rapunzel comprise Mich Sampson and Marilisa Valtazanou. They will be playing at the Plough in Walthamstow at 8.00pm on Friday 13th November at a gig described as an Evening of Spooky Songs. (£… more

Travelodges From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (18 hours old)

I know they are cheapish but do they really have to be so scuddy. In the one I stayed in last week the fixtures and fittings were all so wonky that when I woke up I thought I was in a German Expressio… more

Leonard Cohen From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (19 hours old)

£90 quid for a ticket plus £4.50 booking fee. Sod that if I want to listen to something depressing I can go to work and be paid to do it. … more

Train Announcements From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (19 hours old)

These are genuine announcements made over the train tannoy on our very long journey up to Edinburgh the other week "There will be some sort of service provided" "There is only one piece of bacon… more

Cauliflower dreams From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (19 hours old)

I was reading something in the paper today, it seems that we are not eating enough cauliflower. I think we should eat more cauliflower, I seem to recall it is allegedly very good at helping to combat… more

Repatriation From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (19 hours old)

Repatriation of Nicholas Webster-Smith, Darren Chant, Phillip Scott, James Major, Matthew Telford, and Steven Boote at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. … more

Edinburgh Fire Magic and Vodka From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (19 hours old)

Well as regular readers know we have been up and down to Edinburgh for the last few weekends only I have been too lazy to post anything thanks to that bloody virus I had the other week. So trip one… more

The Essex Police Tortoise Task Force From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (20 hours old)

In dramatic and no doubt exciting scenes of pro-active policing and daring-do not witnessed in this part of the world since, well, since as long as anyone can remember, the police in Essex mustered a … more

Cinderella's Downfall From subville in A Noisy Place (20 hours old)

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Donizeti, Haydn, Shostakovich and Sibelius From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (21 hours old)

Donizetti, Haydn, Shostakovitch and Sibelius are on offer for a tenner to those members of the public who do not qualify for a 'concession' on Thursday the 26 November 2009 at St Mary's Church. The do… more

George on Gordon From technomist in Armchair Revolutionaries (22 hours old)

Here's someone I haven't heard from for some time, commenting on Mr Brown. … more

Avrilo Carrys on Crotcheting From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (1 day old)

The black mohair beanie hat I'm crotcheting (that word looks just wrong when I stare at it,) is developing expontentially. Which means that I've made it too small and am adjusting it by crotcheting ar… more

Do the hassle From Emsbabee ^Pro in Careless in the community (1 day old)

Nobody expects the Spanish inquisition. Especially if back in those hazy, halcyon days of Year 11 when somebody asked what you wanted to be and you poked around briefly in the recesses of your mind fo… more

Robert Auton - Last Impressions First From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

There is a rather splendid website called Poem Hunter where people of a tearful and melancholic bent can go or even those who simply want a wry smile or a rhyme to flicker across their lips. On it … more

Soon be home From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

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True Blood From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

C'mon its a bit rubbish isn't it? and aren't you just bored to the pointy back teeth with those sensitive misunderstood vampire types. Bring back proper evil blood sucking vampires like this o… more

Wilkinson's nearly ready From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

I see that the hoardings in front of Wilkinson's new shop in the High Street have come down. They are not far off from opening by the looks of things - there was a cherry-picker in use yesterday after… more

living in hope... From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (1 day old)

I mean, it would be quite funny if "Fuck off spammer" actually appears on the wonderful "popular tags" bit on the front of blog....I mean I type it often enough. Mind you it is getting just sooooo … more

An Interview with Banana The Poet From SeasideMan ^Pro in Seaside Man (1 day old)

Some of you reading this will be familiar with Banana the Poet, sometimes also known as Michele. She has a series of poetry books being released, and has organised a “blog tour” to help publicise th… more

Hat stand totally From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (1 day old)

Shadoof in one of my favourite words, possibly because of its near onomatopoeia. Also my computer is making a quiet little pinging/whistling sound that is almost exactly like the scanners used by … more

Waiting for the Man From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

I'm at home waiting for an electrician. He will be here between 8 and 1pm they say. Whats the betting it will be when I am in the khazi (for Americans that is a polite form of toilet he he). Any… more

Brrrrrrrrrrrr From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (1 day old)

Got in about an hour ago. It is so cold and foggy outside. A real November night. Had to make some hot blackcurrent with pernod for all. Used some of Sarah's Blackcurrent and apple fruit shoots… more