Brian Cox Petty, 5 June 1929 – 15 July 2005

My father died last Friday, after a short illness, in Bedford South Wing Hospital. It’s still too much to come to terms with, so for now it’s just the facts. My elder sister and brother and I had been to visit him on the Thursday. We met the consultant then, and he said that it… Continue reading Brian Cox Petty, 5 June 1929 – 15 July 2005

Brian Cox Petty

My father died yesterday, 15th July, in Bedford’s South Wing Hospital after a short illness. Not much to say about it at the moment – lots to take in, and I’m not sure how much should go up here.

Einstuerzende Neuekuechen

It seems that fans of German avant-garde metal-hitters Einstuerzende Neubauten are quite the gourmets, if this site of fan recipes is anything to go by. In addition to a wide range of delicious stuff, from veggie dishes to sweet snacks, the band themselves have submitted recipes, which are pretty tasty sounding as well. I love… Continue reading Einstuerzende Neuekuechen

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7/7 Attacks

The US has 9/11, we now have 7/7. But in the UK, 9/11 would be 11/9, because it makes more sense (to us) – day, month, year. Increasing unit size, in line with the INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 8601. But with 7/7, there are no such worries! We can bandy ‘7/7’ around at will, without any danger… Continue reading 7/7 Attacks

Feeling Left Out

London Mayor “Red” Ken Livingstone said that the ‘7/7 Attacks’ were not aimed at a particular group, but rather at, “…Muslim and Christian, Hindu and Jew…” Hey, Ken, what about me? I have Sundays off – don’t I count? It was only when some Muslim Council spokesman said that Londoners must come together, both “those… Continue reading Feeling Left Out

Back At Work In A Very Quiet Office

After yesterday morning was spent trying to contact people and figure out what was happening, Paddington station and it’s offices were evacuated at 1230. So we wandered (actually strode purposefully) down to the junction between Sussex Gardens and London Street, and pondered what to do. It had started to rain by this point. After managing… Continue reading Back At Work In A Very Quiet Office

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Explosions In London

From my office in Paddington station, you can hear sirens. We’ve been asked to put the blinds down over the windows. My Vodafone mobile is receiving texts, but replying doesn’t work. It’s not receiving any calls. I’m fine, but feeling a bit nervous. Info is a bit sparse. One colleague was on the Edgware Road… Continue reading Explosions In London

I Got Your Tagline Right Here!

Tonight on Radio 4, in the 6.30 comedy slot, The Hudson and Pepperdine Show spews forth. It may be quite funny, but I won’t be listening after hearing the desperate ad spot over breakfast today. The two female perpetrators bicker about trying to find a tagline for their show, but keep using other advert taglines… Continue reading I Got Your Tagline Right Here!

London Gets The Olympics

I heard the happy shouts on Paddington station from my window. London wins something! Wonderful, I guess. Not much of a sports fan at all, but it’s still cool. And the celebrations begin! Unfortunately, this means lots of crappy comedians, and the kind of people who email PM on Radio 4, will be telling all… Continue reading London Gets The Olympics