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Oh hell… now EVERYBODY’S going to go there:

Historic pubs are plentiful but few can lay claim to the tag in quite the same way as The George in Norton St Philip, near Bath. Dating from 1397, it’s the oldest tavern in Britain, locals say. It’s certainly a contender, and its timber frame, wonky floors and ancient galleried courtyard all ooze authenticity.

I once went there and had lunch en route to the Far West of Hardy Country:

Yes, they serve Messrs. Wadworth’s 6X, and the lamb chops were exquisite.

It’s not just The George, either.  The village of Norton St. Philip is likewise beautiful beyond words:

The Englishman is of similar mind, now that the foul Daily Mail  has featured it:  “Haven’t been there for ages, I might wait a few weeks now.”

A few weeks.  Gawd knows how long it’ll be before I get back there, but at least the crowds might have dispersed by then.  And unlike last time, I’ll stay overnight (or longer) so that I don’t have to drive under the influence of the aforementioned 6X.

I love England.

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So we can now squeeze bile out of the headlines’ teats:


…


…let’s drink a toast to Vladimir Putin, Slayer Of The Greens.


...maybe a little extreme, but this is the kind of thing that happens when you’ve ordered your cops to concentrate chasing down hateful Twatters instead of actual crimes.  Side question:  what does the make of the car have to do with anything?


...I’m assuming the coke was hers, and that’s a refund?


...and if that doesn’t bring a smile to yer face, we can’t be friends.

However:


...and if you think this has a happy ending, think again — because it didn’t happen in Texas.


...go ahead and read WHY he was sentenced to death, and you’ll agree with me that after being found guilty, he should have been taken straight out of the courthouse and shot in the back of the neck.


...if there was any real justice, California’s Department of Fair Housing and Employment should have to pay all legal costs too.


...once again, if speaking the truth is harmful, can the public hangings be far away?  And once again:  asking for a friend.


...if your Eminences think that “integration” means “reintegrating migrants back into their countries of birth”, then I’m sure Meloni will be right on it.  Especially after stuff like this:


and this:


...as the Great Societal Integration Project continues.


...blame your parents, Duchess.


...nothing baffling about it;  it’s just another way to escape boredom.

And in link-averse INSIGNIFICA:

Finally, some real news:

Kelly Brook is releasing a sizzling new calendar for 2023
...okay, it’s actually a “Greatest Hits” calendar, but that shouldn’t be a problem.  Here are some of my favorite hits of Kelly:

I could go on (and on, and on, and on), but I think you can see my point.

That’s it for the news.

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Learning From Furriners

Good Stuff, Gummint, Watermelons

It’s not often that I think we can learn much from Them What Ain’t Murkins, but this would definitely be one of those times:

Sweden’s new right-wing government has sparked an outcry after scrapping the Ministry of Environment in a move the opposition has branded “devastating”.

The Enviros are now part of the Swedish Commerce Dept., which is where they belong, if anywhere at all.  And the only thing “devastating” about this decision is the hair-on-fire response.

Creating the Dept. of the Environment was perhaps the worst thing Richard Nixon ever did, and elevating this bunch of wackos to a Cabinet position is in the Top 3 Worst for Jimmy Carter (it’s difficult to rank the awful things Carter did, there being so many, but a top 3 for this one is certainly appropriate).

Well done, Sweden!  Bra jobbat!

Top Of The List

Travels

Amsterdam is already joint first on New Wife’s and my travel bucket lists, and as if we didn’t have enough good reason to go there, here are a few more that we hadn’t considered before:

Fewer tourists, top-notch culture and Christmas markets: Why you’ll warm to a city break in Amsterdam during the colder months

Not to mention:

During Amsterdam’s Museum Night in November, museums stay open until 2am, and December and January bring The Amsterdam Light Festival to the city’s canals.
As the nights draw in, visitors should also take in the Christmas markets and search for the traditional brown cafes. (Nothing to do with Amsterdam’s infamous cannabis cafes, these Dutch pubs are famous for cosy interiors, local beers and warming winter stews.)

Oh, FFS:

 

Eating my liver here, Boss.