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  1. Ronnie Barker finishes his Porridge at last
    My small tribute to the comic genius Ronnie Barker has dies of heart failure at 76. He was one of my all time comic hero's and I watched everything he did as I grew up. Apparently Ronnie had been ill... Read the full article about Ronnie Barker finishes his Porridge at last
  2. The news that never was
    I spotted a small piece on page three of our local free Paper, The Croydon Guardian - dated February 16 2005. Apologies to our readers about last week's page 2. A production error meant that the previous week's stories were... Read the full article about The news that never was
  3. Support Andre DeCruze for the AutoSport Porsche Carrera Cup Drive
    Autosport are asking for nominations for a drive in the BTTC support Porsche Carerra Cup this year. They are trying to find young drivers who are struggling to find sponsorship - a problem for most. I sponsored an up and... Read the full article about Support Andre DeCruze for the AutoSport Porsche Carrera Cup Drive
  4. Earthquake Tsunami donations
    When Paula and I were in New Zealand in November there was an earthquake of 7.2 offshore to the SW in the Tasman sea. On the 23rd Dec an 8.1 struck the same area. In hindsite one can say that... Read the full article about Earthquake Tsunami donations
  5. The 2004 USA elections
    There is loads of web coverage this year so I will pick out a few British feeds in the hope that those in the USA will read some balanced reporting - Fox stating that Kerry was ahead yesterday seems to... Read the full article about The 2004 USA elections
  6. 2004 Annual Garden Party
    It is 1pm and in two hours our annual Garden party starts. We have nearly everything ready that we can think of, oh I just remembered something else, and Paula has just gone to get the food. The drinks should... Read the full article about 2004 Annual Garden Party
  7. Branson abseils down Canary Wharf tower
    I have just spotted Richard Branson abseiling down the North East corner or Number 1 Canada Square - the Tower with the pointy roof. When I say abseil he wasn't lowering himself down a rope using proper abseiling gear, he... Read the full article about Branson abseils down Canary Wharf tower | Comments (2)
  8. USA cheat strips team of Olympic gold
    Those naughty athletes are up to thier tricks again! Any little thing to give them that edge so that they are winners at any cost. Read the full article about USA cheat strips team of Olympic gold
  9. Google cries "for Harry and Saint George!"
    At last! Google.co.uk have recognised that us English have a patron Saint as well! Even Londons Mayor, Ken Livingstone, has put �100,000 into the kitty to celebrate the day - the same amount as St Patricks day. However he... Read the full article about Google cries "for Harry and Saint George!"
  10. Merry Christmas 2003!
    Merry Christmas to all our visitors from Simon and Paula! We hope you are having as good a time as we are today. I have taken some pictures with my new tiny digital camera which you can find here.... Read the full article about Merry Christmas 2003! | Comments (1)
  11. England's World Cup Parade images
    Images from the World Cup Parade. Read the full article about England's World Cup Parade images | Comments (3)
  12. Women get orgasmams apparently
    A peice in the New Scientist reports that clinical trials of the "orgasmatron" have begun in the US. A self-contained device resembling a pacemaker will be implanted beneath the skin, switched on and off with a remote control. However they... Read the full article about Women get orgasmams apparently
  13. England win the World Cup!
    What can I say! The greatest sporting event of my life - yes better than that soccer event in '66. England have beaten Australia to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup. I watched the game in the Clubhouse of Shirley... Read the full article about England win the World Cup! | Comments (1)
  14. Instanbul gets bombed
    There has been several massive explosions in Istanbul this morning in the most crowded districts. The British Embassy has been targeted. Looks like a terrorist attack and there is only one person that we have to thank for it... Read the full article about Instanbul gets bombed
  15. The Kilt is womens skirt cry the EU Bureaucrats
    And then they had to back down as a ferocious Scottish nation turned on them! "The statistical agency Eurostat, which is collating information from 15 states to examine business trends, sent questionnaires to garment producers that did not allow kiltmakers... Read the full article about The Kilt is womens skirt cry the EU Bureaucrats
  16. Is Bush about to launch a Middle East Strike?
    Large numbers of military aircraft have been heard flying over Scotland. The last time this happened was in the build up to the Iraq war earlier this year. Is Bush about to deliver someone a Christmas present? Or as Michael... Read the full article about Is Bush about to launch a Middle East Strike?
  17. When killing is easy
    In April an English peace campaigner was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper while trying to move children who were being shot at while playing. Thomas Hurndall was in Palestine photographing evidence of Human Rights abuses by Israeli... Read the full article about When killing is easy | Comments (4)
  18. Concorde's final supersonic day
    24th October 2003 - a sad day for aviation as it is Concorde's last commercially operational day. Three flights will be landing in succession at 16:00 at Heathrow today, the last scheduled flight from New York, the Round Britain trip... Read the full article about Concorde's final supersonic day
  19. David Blain is inane
    Whe David Blain hit our small screens I was fascinated and intrigued. Even when the spoiler program came out and showed how he did his tricks I still thought they were good. Now he is trying to emulate Harry Houdini... Read the full article about David Blain is inane | Comments (29)
  20. Man killed in tiny train crash
    Bitter news that a train driver was kiiled on one of the best run Railways in Britain . Full story over at the Beeb.... Read the full article about Man killed in tiny train crash
  21. Iraqgate
    It looks like time is up for the US's (soon to be our's...) President Bush and a scandal to rival that of Watergate is now brewing. US domestic criticism mounts over intelligence used to justify war. Source The Guardian Meanwhile:... Read the full article about Iraqgate
  22. Yobs set ferret alight
    Local headlines sometimes just unintentionally make you laugh! Naturally I feel sorry for the ferret in the story. Spotted on the Croydon Advertiser web site: ic Croydon - Yobs set ferret alight... Read the full article about Yobs set ferret alight
  23. The Ying and Yang of commuting
    I had a very bizarre trip into work today. I got a seat on the train and the heating was off (and the lady next to me was slim so I had plenty of room on the seat). Nobody walked... Read the full article about The Ying and Yang of commuting
  24. Oren Daniel Litchtenstein
    Our friend Claire had a baby boy this morning - congrats to Claire Ami and little Oren Daniel. Blue eyes black hair and Ami's ears... :) Born June 2nd at 11:29pm, weighing 8lbs 5.5 Images of little Oren at Claires... Read the full article about Oren Daniel Litchtenstein
  25. Kathleen Godfrey 1911-2003
    Paula and I attended my gran’s funeral yesterday. A sombre affair but a good turn out and some hearty singing followed by some hearty reminiscing and drinking back at Barnfield. Dad even let me have some of his very special... Read the full article about Kathleen Godfrey 1911-2003 | Comments (1)
  26. Microsoft plans toilets with Web access
    "Now on the way: "Surfing on the loo" with Internet access at portable toilets. The iLoo being developed by the MSN division of Microsoft Corp. in Britain is a standard portable toilet -- a "loo" to the English -- with... Read the full article about Microsoft plans toilets with Web access
  27. What kind of thinker are you?
    "For many years, people used IQ tests to try and determine someone’s intelligence. However, some researchers believe that IQ tests do not take into account the fact that different people might think in different ways, and have different strengths and... Read the full article about What kind of thinker are you? | Comments (1)
  28. Peyps online diary mentions Deal today
    Thanks to Dean who pointed out that the online diary of Pepys mentions a trip to Deal for the ale today. Pepys' Diary: Monday 30 April 1660... Read the full article about Peyps online diary mentions Deal today
  29. Golf - its just not cricket.
    Just had an image e-mailed to me from my chum Pirate. This is a picture of the anti sexism protest outside the Club House for this years Masters competition, thats golf for you that are unaware. Whilst the womens placards... Read the full article about Golf - its just not cricket.
  30. I've got to Zingo home
    This new service in London I just have to try out. Zingo will be especially helpfull when I have been out on the town with the boys and need a cab. I love the idea that they can pinpoint the... Read the full article about I've got to Zingo home
  31. Topic Icons
    I have just added John Addis's excellent MT addon that allows me to add little images to each items catagory. Read the full article about Topic Icons
  32. Digital blunders: Fraudster's mobile bungling gives him away
    I love these stories about criminals who are stupid. Crime shouldn't pay and I always enjoy seeing guilty felons getting their comeuppance. Read the full article about Digital blunders: Fraudster's mobile bungling gives him away
  33. SARS - how will London cope?
    Bioterror plans could be used to fight SARS Is it me or have everyone gone mad about the SARS outbreak. More people are killed each year by common cold than SARS (at the moment). Or do we have a situation... Read the full article about SARS - how will London cope?
  34. Weblogs.com
    Weblogs.Com: Recently Changed Weblogs... Read the full article about Weblogs.com
  35. Dinner next door
    We have been invited next door for a sumptuous dinner - great we don't have to cook!!! The wine has been flowing well tonight! Perfect end to the Easter weekend. Done loads seems like a whole month off.... Read the full article about Dinner next door
  36. No frontiers!
    From William Gibsons blog Gibson is flying over to do a few appearences in the UK for his book Pattern Recognition. I may well go to the Foyles event - see you there!... Read the full article about No frontiers!
  37. Web site undergoing more changes
    Yet more reconstruction going on - only to be expected as I use this as a test bench! Read the full article about Web site undergoing more changes
  38. Movable Type moves to Simoncox.com!
    I have installed a new content Management System for the site. Read the full article about Movable Type moves to Simoncox.com!
  39. Happy birthday to me!
    I got lots of lovely presents and cards so was very happy. We went down to Kingsdown to stay with my parents for a few nights which gave me a chance to play golf with Dad on his local course... Read the full article about Happy birthday to me!
  40. Croydon Council Tax and Revenue Budget 2003/04
    Council upsets its residents again - this time its back to the Council Tax... Read the full article about Croydon Council Tax and Revenue Budget 2003/04 | Comments (1)
  41. Sarah Cox
    It is with deep regret that I have to announce the sudden death of my cousin Sarah. She died in hospital last week and was only in her mid forties. We shall miss her deeply.... Read the full article about Sarah Cox | Comments (2)
  42. Happy New Year to everyone
    Hopefully this year will bring lots of happiness to everyone. We started off in good style by attending Mike and Nancy’s 1950's News Years Eve cocktail party which was great fun - thanks you very much Mike and Nancy! I... Read the full article about Happy New Year to everyone
  43. XFM hording going up over the pond
    Just got a mention on the radio... Read the full article about XFM hording going up over the pond
  44. Bit of an exciting weekend
    Had a bit of an exciting weekend. Went to our friends FB and Lou's for Lou's birthday party inthe barn. Most excellent party. I rescued some poor lass from the cluthces of the loo floor. Long story and she won't... Read the full article about Bit of an exciting weekend
  45. Simon Boden and Minako Homma's wedding
    Our friends Simon and Minnie got married at Oaks Farm. Simon was properly dressed in frock coat and cravat along with the ushers including me. Minnie, her bridesmaid and her mum wore the traditional Japanese kimono and obi. It the... Read the full article about Simon Boden and Minako Homma's wedding
  46. Upgrade to The Gallery
    I have upgraded the Gallery software and started to change its appearance to match the rest of the site. Enhancements include a slide show facility within each album so you can site back and enjoy the show!... Read the full article about Upgrade to The Gallery
  47. Not well :(
    I have had a really really sore throat since tuesday and it really hurts and I has kept me away from work. It's feels pratically raw - every time I swallow I am racked in pain. I can just about... Read the full article about Not well :(
  48. New look site!
    The up side of being unwell is that I have spent this week delving into CSS. What a minefeild! I have used CSS for a longtime now but never for the page layout. The home page now uses my first... Read the full article about New look site!
  49. Family visit
    Mum, dad, Conor, Lou and Steve are up for the day visiting - if you have been looking at the web cam you may have seen us! Dad is snoozing in the sun at the moment and I will have... Read the full article about Family visit
  50. New look new server
    I have got my act together at last and started shifting content to a dedicated web space. Previously it has been kept in three different locations. If the look is familiar then you are working on a certain lizardy project... Read the full article about New look new server