Happy Solstice, peeps!Today is the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). And where I am, it's already hot! Enjoy!
Well, you asked for it!I've just come across a thread that read "I don't care if I get blocked". Without further reading, I blocked that person. Just because you challenged me to do it. Challenge accepted. Some people, eh?
Birdsong in the eveningIt's just after 5.15pm here and it is dark, but Ive just heard some birdsong in the trees outside my flat. First time Ive heard birds at this time since the start of winter. Spring can't be far away.... 😀
Goodbye to the EFL; Hello to the National LeagueCarlisle 0 Bradford 1 Yet another defeat. Football League....it has been...fun?
How to not to conduct a poll Poll (3) See Poll OptionsI've seen a few polls on here lately where the poll setter has set out to make it obvious that they're not interested in a balanced sample. What do... See More »
Man United to win the EFL in 2025/6?They're sliding towards the drop in the Premier League so we need to look at their chances in the Championship next season.
Sun risingThe sun is just starting to rise where I am. There is a beautiful orange-purple glow in the darkness. I'm convinced these flat earth idiots have never seen a sunrise or sunset. If they did, they wouldnt come up with the crap they do.
South African Penguinshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-south-african-town-where-penguins-rule-180978901/ I never knew there were penguins in South Africa. I knew there were penguins on South Island of New Zealand, but South Africa?
Polar NightWe put the clocks back in Britain overnight, so we got an extra hour of sleep. Anyway, in the Arctic regions, it is the beginning of Polar Night. Four months of continual dark. (obviously, those who are in Antarctica, it will be the beginning of... See More »
Heinz Pigs in Blankets ( vegans and vegetarians can scroll past)Heinz have just launched a variety of beans that include bugs in blankets ( sausages wrapped in bacon). Cant say it's anything I would try but it's been done for Christmas sales. Anyone want to do a review?
Is this an omen for Spain tonight?Carlos Alcaraz has whacked Novak Djokavic in the Men's Final at Wimbledon, 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4 tie break). First half of A Spanish glory day?
51 000 year old graffitihttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0vewjq4dxwo A bit more than 6000 years, then....
Overheard in a cafe in my hometownServer: Good morning sir. Would you like a menu? Customer: Yes please. (After reading the menu, there appears to be something amiss. Customer: I don't see anything on here for a vegetarian breakfast. Server: We don't get many asking for a vegetarian... See More »
USA beat Pakistan at T20 World CupMatch tied after twenty overs. USA scored 19 for 1 in their "super over" . Pakistan could only reach 13 for 1. Pakistan is a major test match playing country. This is a major upset.
