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Thought for the day From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 hour old)

I was born on the cusp of Leo and Capricorn...... Does this make me a Leprechaun?… more

John and Edward From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 hour old)

So John and Edward are called Jedward. Anyone else wish they'd been called Peter and Rick? … more

What! Londoner's wont even share a taxi..... From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 hour old)

Found in the San Franscisco Chronicle So you think London, population 8 million, is crowded with the living? There are many millions more under the soil of a city that has been inhabited for … more

When is "Therapeutic" Sex not "Therapeutic" Sex: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (2 hours old)

The U.S. Tax Court ruled in September that William Halby, 78, owes back taxes because he improperly tried to deduct $300,000 over a five-year period for "medical" expenses that were merely purchases o… more

Want a tune on the radio From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 hours old)

Listen in to Seahaven FM, phone 01323 899226 and Danny and I will play you a tune....… more

Down to one drink a week now From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (16 hours old)

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Bootleg Blondie From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

I like live music, particularly by people who are performing their own material. I don't therefore usually like "Tribute" acts, which is one reason you will not find me in The Standard that much, even… more

Cheeky From davij ^Pro in besame! (1 day old)

...just a lil naughty bit!.. OK CLICK THE CHEEK! :roll: … more

Colonel Charles From davij ^Pro in flip (1 day old)

*got few medals in bowling too* *me in darts* *did you greet the prince?* *i wanted to kiss him on both sides of the cheek* :roll:… more

Sun Kil Moon - Carry me, Ohio From technomist in Diverse sounds (1 day old)

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Big Chiv in Walthamstow From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (1 day old)

I have a cat called Totty. That is not a comment on her sexual proclivities, or indeed mine, but a genuflection in the direction of the football club in whose shadow she was found abandonned. Tott… more

Grayson Perry on Grayson Perry's Art From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (2 days old)

An excellent piece has been put up on You Tube by ArtNewspaperTV. It is captioned thus: Speaking at his current show at the Victoria Miro Gallery in London, Grayson Perry discusses his Walthamstow … more

Robert Auton - Gandalf From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (2 days old)

A timely poem about a tortoise … more

Neil Gerrard Refuses to Speak on Platform with Jobbik From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (2 days old)

The Jewish Chronical calls it a pro-Hamas Rally. The Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) calls it a conference on the 16th of December 2009 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Relief… more

Canadian Curtsey From davij ^Pro in flip (2 days old)

The Royal couple Prince Charles and Dutchess Camilla are given a royal welcome all over Canada as you can see. In Montreal, Quebec: http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/player.html?clipid=1326326166 "… more

Ascham Homes - Council Acts to Remove Boss From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

The head of Ascham Homes is finally 'stepping down', a polite formulation for being fired for not being up to the job. Attempts in the past few months, no doubt following PR advice at public expense, … more

Let them eat Gü From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

People may be surprised to know that here are quite a few French people living in the Walthamstow area. I am not sure how many. They don't generally count in official circles such as the council, main… more

Baddest Soccer Babe From davij ^Pro in flip (3 days old)

Introducing Elizabeth Lambert, no. 15, University of New Mexico, U.S. baddest soccer babe! *she's a b.....!* *i like her!* *she's in the wrong sports!* *UFC?* *..and they suspended Zidane… more

Someone called Foster has his picture taken in Walthamstow From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

Some of the poor children at Mission Grove School have recently been pestered by Mike Foster, an unremarkable politician currently taking on the guise of International Development Minister and in need… more

Playing Rapunzel at the Plough From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

Playing Rapunzel comprise Mich Sampson and Marilisa Valtazanou. They will be playing at the Plough in Walthamstow at 8.00pm on Friday 13th November at a gig described as an Evening of Spooky Songs. (£… more

Repatriation From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

Repatriation of Nicholas Webster-Smith, Darren Chant, Phillip Scott, James Major, Matthew Telford, and Steven Boote at Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. … more

The Essex Police Tortoise Task Force From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

In dramatic and no doubt exciting scenes of pro-active policing and daring-do not witnessed in this part of the world since, well, since as long as anyone can remember, the police in Essex mustered a … more

Donizeti, Haydn, Shostakovich and Sibelius From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

Donizetti, Haydn, Shostakovitch and Sibelius are on offer for a tenner to those members of the public who do not qualify for a 'concession' on Thursday the 26 November 2009 at St Mary's Church. The do… more

George on Gordon From technomist in Armchair Revolutionaries (3 days old)

Here's someone I haven't heard from for some time, commenting on Mr Brown. … more

Robert Auton - Last Impressions First From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

There is a rather splendid website called Poem Hunter where people of a tearful and melancholic bent can go or even those who simply want a wry smile or a rhyme to flicker across their lips. On it … more

Soon be home From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (3 days old)

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Wilkinson's nearly ready From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (4 days old)

I see that the hoardings in front of Wilkinson's new shop in the High Street have come down. They are not far off from opening by the looks of things - there was a cherry-picker in use yesterday after… more

I Love NYC From davij ^Pro in flip (4 days old)

I've been to New York City many times which is a 5 1/2 hour drive from Montreal both for business and leisure, and it's one of the few cities in the world I really enjoyed visiting over and over again… more

NUEVA PAGINA From SharitoMar ^Pro in Solamente quiero escribir mi poesía. (4 days old)

Visita nuestra página WWW.damasdelgolf.com… more

Peddling Environmentalism From technomist in Archipelago of Truth (4 days old)

Freewheeler has been quoted in the Guardian looking forward to the Coming Of Miliband: "Apparently Ed Miliband is coming to Walthamstow this month, to lecture us all on climate change. I'm sort of… more