This is particularly painful for me, as I’ve got 15 or so world class shoe manufacturers within a 15 mile radius.
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This is particularly painful for me, as I’ve got 15 or so world class shoe manufacturers within a 15 mile radius.
These people manage to combine being pathetic weirdos *and* sinister. Which, up until now, is unusual.
This was both interesting and disturbing. So many times HMRC miss out on tax due to these schemes and schemers, and we can ill-afford these losses.
Ah, welcome back. I was enjoying your Phipps over the weekend. And a tapestry to look at whilst I inhaled a chicken and leek pie.
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After Robert Indiana’s ‘Love’
![MAN STOLE TERRY THOMAS'S £2,000 HOLDER – POLICE
THE £2,000 cigarette holder belonging to Terry-Thomas, the comedian, was mentioned at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today when two men were remanded on bail until March 21. James J. Tarbuck (20), comedian, of Queen’s Drive, Liverpool, was accused of stealing a diamond studded cigarette holder, worth £2,000, belonging to Thomas Terry Hoare Stephens (Terry Thomas), on February 27, and Alan Williams (28), unemployed salesman, of Stockville Road, Liverpool, was accused of receiving two diamonds, total value £40, on March 11. Mr. J. W. Bonner, prosecuting, said Terry-Thomas was appearing in midnight variety performance at the Odeon Cinema, London Road, Liverpool. [subheading] Left in room. At 1.15 a.m. he went on the stage, leaving his cigarette holder in his dressing room. When he returned at 3.20 a.m. it was missing. Williams was seen yesterday by detectives Exley and Hammond in Whitechapel, Liverpool. Told that it was vas believed he had some diamonds, he was said to have replied: "I've only got two." It was alleged that he brought out from his pocket a jewel box containing two diamonds and said: "A man asked me to sell them for him." [subheading] ‘It was me’ Later the same day, Tarbuck was questioned by the detectives about stolen diamonds. He was alleged to have replied: "You seem to know all about it. It was me who took Terry-Thomas's cigarette holder." The detectives went with Tarbuck to his home, and there, the court was told, found hidden in a rolled-up carpet in the hall, were 40 diamonds and pieces of gold setting.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vckf3haopb3yncclmf7o2m3f/bafkreiddbmakqqoxwb7aafviorua3htkagpiqhrmqdfz3feeuym7hq7i24)
MAN STOLE TERRY THOMAS'S £2,000 HOLDER – POLICE THE £2,000 cigarette holder belonging to Terry-Thomas, the comedian, was mentioned at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court today when two men were remanded on bail until March 21. James J. Tarbuck (20), comedian, of Queen’s Drive, Liverpool, was accused of stealing a diamond studded cigarette holder, worth £2,000, belonging to Thomas Terry Hoare Stephens (Terry Thomas), on February 27, and Alan Williams (28), unemployed salesman, of Stockville Road, Liverpool, was accused of receiving two diamonds, total value £40, on March 11. Mr. J. W. Bonner, prosecuting, said Terry-Thomas was appearing in midnight variety performance at the Odeon Cinema, London Road, Liverpool. [subheading] Left in room. At 1.15 a.m. he went on the stage, leaving his cigarette holder in his dressing room. When he returned at 3.20 a.m. it was missing. Williams was seen yesterday by detectives Exley and Hammond in Whitechapel, Liverpool. Told that it was vas believed he had some diamonds, he was said to have replied: "I've only got two." It was alleged that he brought out from his pocket a jewel box containing two diamonds and said: "A man asked me to sell them for him." [subheading] ‘It was me’ Later the same day, Tarbuck was questioned by the detectives about stolen diamonds. He was alleged to have replied: "You seem to know all about it. It was me who took Terry-Thomas's cigarette holder." The detectives went with Tarbuck to his home, and there, the court was told, found hidden in a rolled-up carpet in the hall, were 40 diamonds and pieces of gold setting.
In showbiz news today, it’s the 66th anniversary of gap-toothed comedian Jimmy Tarbuck robbing gap-toothed comedian Terry-Thomas backstage at a theatre in Liverpool. He nicked a “custom-made cigarette holder ... decorated with 42 diamonds and a gold spiral band. It was insured for £2000” 🧵
‘There is a popular saying in South African townships: you don’t have to look like your problems. Kitshini lives it.’
I suppose I should caveat that he was never tried for it, and that the case was dropped. Still seems to be a horrible weirdo though.
Chapter 21 of my cancer diary is up.
You’ve had the fun and frolics,
Now it’s time to for the bollocks.
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As the pair look into the camera, the slightly dreamy voice of a young woman with an accent can be heard off camera. The voice is saying to no one in particular: “Where are you taking us?”
Sales was fit to bat before he was fit to bowl, and I gather that he was too ring-rusty to be given a bowl before the season ended. Boof’s view is he’s worth his place as a batter. Assuming Raphy’s now fit, he’s been training with the team.
Back issues last season stopped him bowling. Should be fit to bowl this season. As will Rob Keogh (if he gets picked) I’d consider him an all-rounder, he was the main off spinner for the last few seasons.
You clearly have better self control.
Sprained wrist?
Please dear followers do fill this in. Most important points IMO: BBC is ambitious+capable but can do nothing without proper funding; World Service to be funded by govt; BBC needs a permanent Charter; no more party political appointees to its board; political independence.
Sounds superb. Despite the general disapprobation, I like pineapple and ham pizzas.
Saif is far too cheap.
An utterly brilliant article on a revolting spectacle. Do Read. @questingvole.bsky.social
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I am so full of admiration for Charlotte Nichols’ courage in talking about this - particularly awful that as a woman in public life she will have had to consider first how people might use this information against her, especially online. Hope she has all the support she needs.
I can see why. (Although I now find that cider makes me dyspeptic.)
I’ve never tried that. (Have consumed a few gallons of Breton cider though…)
‘Glory of the snow’ - beautiful blue flowers, scilla luciliae in the foreground, big houses on Wellingborough Road in the background. Abington Park.
The daffodils and narcissi in the ‘Marie Curie Field of Hope’ in bloom in Abington Park.
Anyway, the local park was heralding spring today. Sometimes a walk in the park is much better than work.
Or following the news, for that matter.
A bit of ice and some water. It’s quite hydrating like that.
I used to guzzle down the HB in my French pub days. Refreshing stuff during a warm summer.
Bizarro Comic from 17 December 2013, depicting a man and a woman sitting at a bar. The man says, "Outside?…Under?…To?…Around?…Over?…", and the woman replies, "Are you trying to preposition me?"
I laughed.
#linguistics
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Another data point on why Polanski's message resonates with so many.
Probably so that when people search his name they don’t find the rape accusations.
