I didn’t read as much this year as last, perhaps because the MIL’s house in France now features a very pleasant swimming pool. What I did read was largely mystical, magical or historical in nature: The Book of Life – … Continue reading
Uborka returns in September.
O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the … Continue reading
This will be the final cocktail hour of the hummer solidays, as the Uborka Clan is heading off to France next Friday. This afternoon we are celebrating the work of the Reverend Spooner, known for getting his turds in a … Continue reading
After dropping Bernard off for a weekend with his aunt, Pete and I stopped for lunch at a greasy spoon cafe on a busy road junction in Rickmansworth. It looked like a dive but the all day breakfasts were delectable. … Continue reading
Congratulations to Team Uborka! members who ran the Marathon Talk Magic Mile; here are our times: Me: 09:42 (usual mile is about 11:30; this nearly killed me) Swisslet: 07:04 (aiming for under 7 minutes next time) Stroppycow: 10:50 (too hot … Continue reading
The one thing old school bloggers like to do more than navel-gazing and writing in-depth music reviews, is to nostalge. That’s a verb, right? Or if not, I’m allowed to verb it, right? This afternoon’s cocktail hour is, of course, … Continue reading
Who are the longest running UK bloggers, asks Mike, in his first post since January. The question has been discussed one word at a time all over twitter, provoking me to lose a couple of hours in the Rise archives, … Continue reading