Pure Everything

Take a couple hours out of your evening, and see what you get when you obey no rules other than the ones you set for yourself, and make absolutely no compromises, anywhere.

And all this happened in 1993.

Brilliant.

Then came the sequel.  And a trip through Gordon’s Garage, via the T.50(s) racing car.  (You would never guess what Murray’s “daily driver” car is — but it has featured on this website before.)

By the way, you should watch the last episode especially, because it’s going to form the basis for a massive series of posts from me.

Been There

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.

News Roundup

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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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