An amusing thing I keep forgetting about The Speaker in…
An amusing thing I keep forgetting about The Speaker in Westminster. #fb (with @hannahcot)
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TV stand misadventures (tedium)
Can’t believe that the 2nd iteration of the TV-stand-buying effort has failed. Turns out it involves 3 separate part numbers, and 2 different bags of screws. And they left out one of the bags containing 3 screws. SERIOUSLY!? A TV is rendered useless by the absence of 3 screws. [facepalm]
Hmm, possibly wasn’t the most constructive review comment…
Hmm, possibly wasn’t the most constructive review comment I could’ve made…
Pushing the boundaries of airport excellence
There’s a metaphysical thing out there which friends of mine refer to as “The Jason B. Standing Transport Effect”, which is the name for the gestalt of the seemingly limitless variety of transportial cockups that surround and accompany me wherever I choose to roam. It’s seldom anything critical (I’ve only ever missed 5 flights –…
See the ‘A’ on the map? That’s where…
See the ‘A’ on the map? That’s where we’re staying this week. Hooray for holidays!
Beer steps
I’m usually pretty cynical about the effect of online petitions, however one turned up in my inbox this morning through the form of a blogpost by the excellent beer writer: Mr Pete Brown. The matter in question is that of the UK’s “beer duty escalator”: a tax measure implemented by the Labour government in 2008,…
Could this be the most inane Groupon yet? 59% off Deed Poll name…
Could this be the most inane Groupon yet? 59% off Deed Poll name change. Because sometimes changing your legal identity just isn’t worth a whole £34…
Will it blend? That is the question!
Since the year 2000, the Compass Box Whisky Company have been carving out a name for themselves with their innovative portfolio of blended whisky – and their combination of approach, attitude, and commitment to releasing high quality product at affordable prices has seen them win over a large and appreciative audience. We had the good…
The disappointment/poor research intersection
On Saturday night Liz & I went to Hammersmith Apollo to see an appearance by the currently touring film director, actor, comic book enthusiast and self-professed enthusiast of the sound of his own voice – Kevin Smith. What was particularly appealing about this rare appearance was the accompaniment of long-time collaborator, friend and co-star, Jason…