There has been a little bit of excitement amongst some quarters at the arrival of Windows 10. I must confess my attitude has been one of rapturous indifference. My curiosity had been tickled a little, I confess and I wondered … Continue reading →
I have a problem with kettles. Or rather, I think they have a major problem with me. When I first set up house we got ourselves a Russell Hobbs. It was a fine yoke and did it's job well but … Continue reading →
I see another large turd has floated to the top of the cesspool. Unit of alcohol should cost €1 – the same as litre of milk, says liver disease expert We are all supposed to tug the forelock because he … Continue reading →
Own a dog? You will HAVE to microchip it from next year. Oh do fuck off. I don't HAVE to do anything. Now as it happens, I do actually agree with the principle of microchipping. Sandy was chipped and so … Continue reading →
I read an article in the paper yesterday. It's an excellent article, written I might point out by a non-smoker, and well worth a read. Why persecuting smokers will cost us all more in the long run What amused and … Continue reading →
I am becoming increasingly pissed off with this laptop. The first thing to go in it was the keyboard. There was nothing wrong with the keys as such, but the letters wore off and it was a fiddley fucking thing … Continue reading →
You really couldn't make it up. Big Pharma is worried because their leading supply of ingredient is insufficient to meet demands. The world is running short of painkillers as a result. And what is this ingredient that is in such … Continue reading →
I really am getting very tired of this shit. MOTORISTS could be hit with a raft of new tolls and higher taxes to get them out of their cars and onto public transport. *sigh* There are a few reasons why … Continue reading →
There have been some upheavals here at the Manor over the last few days. I have had to do a bit of travelling which thankfully is now over. There was some worrying news which thankfully turned out to be a … Continue reading →
I had a little ponder last night. Just how many taxes am I supposed to pay or could be liable for? I started a list. Airline surcharge tax Airline Fuel Tax Airport Maintenance Tax Broadcasting Charge [tax] Building Permit Tax … Continue reading →
