Insects are fairly much ubiquitous. They are in our homes, our offices, our gardens, on the train, they take the bus – they even manage to get their way through two hours of queues and security checks and get on … Continue reading →

Well, I’m kind of stuffed when it comes to writing about insect life. I’ve never really had traumatic experiences with beetles, or been abused by ants. (That’s not true, actually – all three of the houses I’ve had in Manchester … Continue reading →

This afternoon, Karen and I did the gardening. We had quite a list of things to do, as the garden was in something of a state. And it was a successful event. She tied the roses back while I mowed … Continue reading →

Uborka Towers is currently experiencing various issues with damp patches. On the walls, Sevitz. Also on the ceiling. We first suspected a problem when we started seeing silverfish in the kitchen. They are very small and slithery, and apparently don’t … Continue reading →

I wasn’t going to suggest another song, really I wasn’t. For me to nominate a third track for the Uborka Mix CD would simply be far too cheeky, wouldn’t it? But it’s all Mike’s fault – his post about Magazine’s … Continue reading →

Have you got the timeTo listen to me whineAbout nothing and everything all at once So asked Billy Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Al Sobrante – aka Green Day – in their 1994 song “Basket Case”. Although preceding the advent … Continue reading →

It was the fault of the government I was walking down the street When I tripped up on a discarded banana skin And on my way down I caught the side of my head On a protruding brick chip It … Continue reading →

I gotsta give props to your favourite band and mine Girlinky They’re a lot like my blog: prolific, interesting, underground, and yet largely nonexistent. The only difficulty is picking a favourite song. I’m gonna go with Cowboy Conscience, which while … Continue reading →