But I've read a number of his books, and they're all very good.
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He's not forgotten by me.
I did have the opportunity to purchase the Richard Burton epic in Oxfam in Cardiff, but they wanted something like £7 for it which is rather more than my usual max of £2.
I'd wondered at the sudden spurt, as it were, of posts.
Now Al ist Klar.Last edited by DoctorStrangelove; 17 July 2021, 21:44.When the fun stops, STOP.Comment
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It was… nice enough, I supposeOriginally posted by NickFitz View PostIn the Chinese

I tried the newfangled sweet & sour spare ribs, and they aren't anywhere near as good as the ones from the other place.
And they do seem to have changed something about the chicken & sweetcorn soup, though it's still OK, if somehow different.Comment
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Tonight's only telly was one of those police things that I must have seen a dozen times before whilst dining. After that, I finished my book
Getting an early night now, as I have stuff I want to do tomorrow.
Goodnight all
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Morning denizens
Another sunny start with a distinct lack of cloud. Will this torment never end? Currently 24°C out there and going for 30° later; in here, it's already 27°
A good, refreshing night's sleep was had, though. I attribute this to having removed the duvet from the equation entirely when it became obvious that it would be far too hot, sleeping beneath only the duvet cover instead
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Morning all
Another hot day beckons. Currently 24 degrees and 30/31 forecast. Barometer dropped slightly to 1026 mBar.
Today's Kantar diary fact is:
An image of all-girld band 'Les Horribles Cernettes' becomes the first ever photo posted on the world wide web 1992Comment
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