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What’s going to happen to Boris?
Dear old Boris. In a way I admire him. A clown who has somehow ascended to the throne. Not many people do that. So, it’s election time again in the UK. Not before time. Jeremy Corbyn finally decided to put gloomy opinion polls to one side and bow to the pressure. December 12. Be there…
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The Showdown
And then there were two. England and South Africa. The Sweet Charioteers face up to The Springboks. It’s the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. South Africa have the great Nelson Mandela looking down from above, urging them on. England have Boris Johnson. How lucky can one country be? My Good Self is torn…
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Laurence Olivier, Mark Knopfler, Samuel Beckett and My Good Self
Thursday is often a relatively busy day for My Good Self. As someone who is no longer in the world of recompensed exertion (paid employment), my life is something of a privileged, leisurely existence with few regular commitments. However, come Thursday, My Good Self must be in top form. I have things to do, places…
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The Cosmo King
The Cosmo King is a former member of that elite and highly respected group, The Good Folk Behind The Bar. The Good Folk Behind The Bar are the heart and soul of The Great Institution of Chatham Street. They are the people to whom I turn for a little stimulating chatter on evenings when I…
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The Greatest
This morning I Emerged From The Hay (got up) shortly after five bells, a little earlier than is customary for My Good Self. I duly sauntered over to The Magic Boiler (kettle), hit the switch and in no time at all I was sipping away at The Day Commencing Liquid (tea). My morning kicked off…
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My Beloved Yamaha
Music is the focal point of My Humble Existence. True, it has been said of My Good Self that my entire being revolves 110% around The Great Institution of Chatham Street, and if ever I were to be charged with such an offence, there is no doubt but that I would need a very good…
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The Lowest Common Denominator Dude
Head Honcho (President) of the Land Of Uncle Sam (United States), The Lowest Common Denominator Dude is, in so many ways, quite a remarkable middle aged man. Written off as something of a joke in the lead up to the 2016 US Presidential Election, it turned out that he had the last laugh. And he’s…
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Madiba is looking down
Madiba was the tribal name of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. On the many occasions when My Good Self and Madiba met for cocktails, back in the Good Old Days, I would often refer to him as ‘Madi Baby’. He would affectionately refer to My Good Self as ‘The Long Planks Kid’. I retain fond memories of…
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The Sweet Charioteers
Ireland are Out. England are in. My Good Self needs a coattail of some description to cling on to as The Rugby Extravaganza moves into its final stages. I have many dear friends Across The Water. I have exchanged green for white. I am of England. Come on The Sweet Charioteers. Swing low, sweet chariot,…
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Out and about with The Belgian Bankers
A few seasons back I joined forces with the elite trekking group known as The Belgian Bankers. A gregarious gang of young fellas and young ones, The Belgian Bankers have been wandering around The Solar System for many years now, ascending peaks in all corners of The Globe. Two years ago they were off to…
Blind light 