Monthly Archives: April 2010

Crusted Port

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Shades

I noticed that our popular Port tipple which is normally sold in half litre bottles is now available in larger bottles. It is a bit on the expensive side though and I did a double-take when I tried the price … Continue reading →

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Vote small, think big.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Shades

Pat Condell comes off the fence… I met the local UKIP Candidate on Saturday, he struck me as a bit of a Div.

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Drinking on Ice

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Shades

I won a competition recently, courtesy of Virgin Holidays. It was two tickets for “Dancing on Ice” in the London O2 Arena. What made it special, however, was that it was from the comfort of the Virgin Atlantic Corporate Box. … Continue reading →

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The four elephants of the election apocalypse

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Shades

Last week, I saw a cracking blockpost about the four elephants in the room that none of the Political parties are mentioning. Trouble is, I can’t find it again. Does it ring any bells with either of my readers? It … Continue reading →

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The man that wants to serve up Balls on a plate

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Shades

I was invited to the launch of the Conservative campaign last Friday, held in the upstairs room of Cucina Cafe (built as the former Gas showrooms in the 1960s by John Poulson). I have a strong dislike of political parties … Continue reading →

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