Category Archives: GRUMBLES

LLLP Flash Mob 2

Posted on August 12, 2026 by john graham

Following the success of the Euston flash mob, when thousands turned up to protest about the railways. Nothing really changed, which was a bit disappointing. It just shows how much today’s politicians are disregarding the wishes of the people. So … Continue reading →

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Flash Mob 2

Posted on August 12, 2026 by john graham

Following the startling success of the Last Laugh Loony Party’s publicity stunt about rail transport, they decided to try another flash mob protest. This time an issue particularly relevant to older people – SMALL PRINT.

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News Desert.

Posted on July 17, 2026 by john graham

There is no news blackout. Just no news. We are in a period of limbo. Waiting, just anticipating, Endless Speculating. Skier is on his last lap, Collecting medals and disingenuous claps. England are out of the World Cup, Gone with … Continue reading →

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Stuck !

Posted on July 15, 2026 by john graham

We seem to be STUCK at the moment. STUCK between Prime Ministers ! STUCK with a never-ending war in Ukraine ! STUCK in an on-off negotiation between USA and Iran ! STUCK with ever rising costs ! STUCK IN A … Continue reading →

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Politicians are becoming Chatbots.

Posted on September 18, 2024 by john graham

Our politicians are learning from the CHATBOT Communication Handbook :—- They don’t answer the question they are asked. They just trot out the party approved answer of the day. Often supported by t-i-m-e s—t—r—e—e—t—c—h—i—n—g a—n—s—w—e—r—s…. Prime Minister’s question time every … Continue reading →

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My New Best Friend.

Posted on September 11, 2024 by john graham

My new best friend is a CHATBOT. He/ she/ it doesn’t have a name, just a number – 0800 123456 ( name changed to protect the innocent). He/she/it works for NS&I. Who used to be called “ EARNIE”. EARNIE only … Continue reading →

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What’s Question 17 ?

Posted on March 14, 2021 by john graham

Three weeks ago a letter about the 2021 Census dropped through our letter box.   The Census comes around every ten years, but this one is a bit different from how I remember it in the past.   For a … Continue reading →

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MP’s Gravy Train !

Posted on February 28, 2021 by john graham

It only seems like yesterday that our Honourable Members of Parliament were under fire for fiddling their expenses.   In fact it was several years ago and since then the rules have been tightened and an “Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority … Continue reading →

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Steps and Stairs – Beware !

Posted on September 18, 2019 by john graham

A step is a step too far for many older people.  Well it can be when it is a step up or a step down.    Stumbles, tumbles and falls are an everyday hazard of later life. It is not often … Continue reading →

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Treat older people like rubbish

Posted on June 3, 2018 by john graham

My post last week talked about the Daily Mail’s latest campaign to get people to clean up plastic rubbish.   Now my local council in Daventry has just introduced a new system for rubbish collection designed to recycle just about everything … Continue reading →

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