Dave Hunt

Thanks for the warning. Jill is out today and hasn't used her iPad yet but when she does I can expect something like, "This damned thing has done it again and I can't find what I want. Here, see if you can fix it." Bu**er. Dave

When we moved into our house in Singapore we found them growing in the back garden. Soon got rid of them. Dave

Yes, I forgot Dad’s Army -as you suggest a good’un. I once, just before and immediately after it finished, flew with an F4 back seater whose name was Pike. “Stupid boy,” was commonly heard around the Squadron when addressing him and if some official asked for his name someone was almost invariably heard to say,”Don’t tell him Pike.” Dave

As bad as presenting The Taming of the Shrew with an all female cast, as was done not so long ago to great acclaim by the “luvvy” fraternity. I once sat through (to say ‘watched’ would be suggesting I may have enjoyed it) a performance of Twelfth Night set for some reason in Edwardian times and costumes, the low spot of which was when Malvolio appeared for the ‘cross garters’ scene in typically Edwardian costume but with crossed bl00dy garters on his trousers! I burst out laughing and although many others in the audience followed my lead I also got filthy looks from quite a few. Dave

“It’s 106 miles to Chicago , we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a cake, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses. Hit it.” From the Blues Grey and White Brothers. Dave

Shortly, Jill is off to hell a garden centre with a pal. I’m excused because my “poor old back” can’t take the slow strolling around and standing for hours on end so after my daily walk I’ll be heading for the shed. What a shame! Dave PS - it’s just been announced that we are then going to have a chippy tea. Oh, frabjous day!

Have a good celebration Stewart. It’s a few years since we had afternoon tea at The Feathers but it was very good. IIRC we were staying at The Bear at the time. Dave

What about, “Fetch the cake, Bear.” Dave

I fully agree with the sentiments expressed about the dire standard of recent comedy programmes on TV (grumpy old dinosaur - me? My models are driven by this new-fangled electricity I’ll have you know) but two of those from the 90s and noughties that Jill and I have been watching and are enjoying on streamed services (told you I’m not really a dinosaur) are Gavin & Stacey and Friends. However, we’ve also been dipping into such as Only Fools & Horses. I also agree that Last of the Summer Wine was at its best with Compo, Clegg and Foggy in the episodes before lots of extra characters started appearing, although a few such as the Battys and Syd the cafe owner did add to the enjoyment. The later series after Brian Wilde left for the second time went rapidly downhill and trying to keep it going after Bill Owen died was disastrous. Dave

I could take exception to that Chimpy! Dave

Yes it is at Co-op live but I’m hoping that in another five weeks they may have fixed it. Dave

I would imagine that if Barbara Windsor had tried to run after losing her bikini top there would be some interesting acrobatics. Dave

Jill was supposed to be meeting up with some ex-nursing colleagues for lunch today, which would have left me free to spend the day in the shed, but it was cancelled this morning as some can't make it due to illness. Ah, well, this morning has been otherwise spoken for but after my daily walk in a few minutes' time and a spot of lunch I may still negotiate some modelling time. Dave

Just booked for me and my two sons to see the Eagles in Manchester on June 8th. I missed out when they last played UK but have cracked it this time. Not exactly cheap but since it is their farewell tour it's worth it. Dave

What a damn fine idea. I haven’t had one of those in many a year but my recollection is that they are yummy. Dave

I don’t mind at all but for a difference of 75p for a once a week treat my personal choice is the pasta del nata. Each to his own; an ‘influencer’ I am not. Dave

I find the antics of some of the so-called influencers quite repellent. There is a restaurant chain of four establishments in our area that are clean, well appointed, staffed by friendly and efficient people and serve excellent food - not all the same but with varying decor and menus. I know the head waiter in one of them and he told me that one of these influencers contacted the owners saying that if she recommended the restaurants to her followers she would expect free meals for her and a companion. The owners told her to Foxtrot Oscar and that since she was known locally they would monitor if and when she ate at any of their restaurants so that if she made any false detrimental claims they would sue her. Apparently she hasn’t been seen or heard of since. Dave

I don’t know the detailed recipe for the pastel de nata from our local deli but they appear to be made in batches of about 30 or so, are scrumptious and cost £1.50 each. Dave

Never tried ones from Morrisons but those from our local deli/bakery are yummy. I generally don't buy Morrisons own brand stuff as it is usually disappointing. Dave

Which would be OK were the Civil Servants to have the necessary level of expertise and competence. I'm afraid that where the MoD is concerned, in my experience they are sadly lacking. Dave

An uncle of mine was a member and he was one of the most open, honest and decent men I have ever known. He never proselytised his beliefs and providing they were not horrific he respected those of others. Dave

Both my parents and MiL had DNRs and I think that when the time comes, i.e., I know I am on the way out, I may well do the same. Which triggers the thought, how much further down that road is assisted suicide? Sorry to raise yet another cheery little topic. I'm off to the shed now to cheer myself up. Dave

My one attempt at CPR was not only unsuccessful but extremely tiring. Myself and a colleague tried for about twenty minutes to revive someone before the emergency services arrived, taking it in turns, and by the time we stopped were both physically very tired. Dave

I think that dark humour as a mental defence mechanism is widespread in the medical profession, police force, the armed forces and anyone else whose daily life is likely to bring them into close contact with the possibility or actuality of danger, injury, suffering and even death. Once someone is immersed in such a scenario, though, I think that they tend also to indulge in the sort of banter that can surprise outsiders and often make them think that such people don’t really like each other or get on together whereas the truth is just the opposite. Dave

Makes you want to weep doesn't it? Dave