Monthly Archives: February 2010

A “Wayne’s World” Moment

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Shades

This has been around for years but I saw it on telly this weekend.

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Playing with fire

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Shades

We went to Blackpool on Saturday, to visit some of Showzam 2010. (We went last year and had a good time). Showzam Central had an exhibition about P T Barnum, as well as the 50′s sideshows and a couple of … Continue reading →

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Bring me sunshine…More on little Ern

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Shades

I’ve been to have a look and I’ve decided that I like him. The detailing is great and whilst it isn’t instantly recognisable as Ernie, I think it has captured his flavour. The main thing is if Doreen Wiseman likes … Continue reading →

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Morley makes the papers…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Shades

I reported back in December 2008 that Ernie Wise was coming to Morley. Well, he is here, but not without controversy. On Sunday morning, the statue was lowered into place. There was only a small crowd present as it had … Continue reading →

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Rubbing shoulders with the famous

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Shades

I met two blogosphere legends last week, one unexpected. The first one was Iain Dale, at the Total Politics Question Time event in Leeds. (I got offered a late cancellation). The event was at a new hotel near to dark … Continue reading →

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