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Author Archives: john graham
Last Ditch Coronapop Effort
Now that Bodj has solved Brexit he has decided to give the irradication of Coronapop his undivided attention for the last few days of 2020. Bodj thinks he has found a few little loopholes that all his Cabinet Ministers and … Continue reading
Bodj, Karrot and Sprout.
As with every Boxing Day, it is a time for using up all the left-over Christmas vegetables. At Number 10 it is no different, especially now Carrie has decided that as the First Family. they should set … Continue reading
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Clutter reset- bank statements
I started my decluttering rampage four years ago, although it soon fizzled out into more like a ramble. Then I slowed to an amble and eventually it became a shambles. Rather like the story of Brexit. Take the … Continue reading
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Many A Slipper. Part Two
This post is the sequel to the slipper story in my previous post. So now due to my wife, Mo’s generosity, I am the proud possessor of two identical pairs of suede slippers. The light tan pair for … Continue reading
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Many A Slipper.
Two years ago my wife Mo gave me a lovely pair of slippers for Christmas. It wasn’t the only present she gave me, but it was definitely the one I used the most from then on, because they were so … Continue reading
A Fair Bet ?
Right now everyone in Government is focussed on the two big issues of the day, either Coronapop or Brexit. Well almost everyone. The Rt Hon Oliver Dowden, the Minister for Digital,Culture, Media And Sport is looking into betting. … Continue reading
Useless Eustace
The Government are beginning to look ahead to the blue sky of the future beyond Coronapop and Brexit. The land of milk and honey just over the horizon. The first appointed spokesman to bring some cheer to farmers … Continue reading
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Barring Barristers.
Thanks to Coronapop waiting lists are getting longer and longer. This is not just in health care settings, but also in our Courts of Justice. People are being denied justice which is obviously unjust. There … Continue reading
Dear Mr Sharma
Completely out of the blue I received a letter today from a Government Minister. Not just any old Government Minister, but a Cabinet Minister ! Frequently seen on TV. —- The Secretary of State for Business Energy And … Continue reading
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Nostalgia.
My last post was illustrated with this lovely rose called Nostalgia in the final days of autumn. It will bloom again in the Spring. What world will it bring ? These are some of the exciting … Continue reading