Mike Richards

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April 2006



You can't hurry, love - 'cos I'm on me way 'ome

Friday, 28 April 2006 7:44 A GMT+01
Three things I have spotted for my I-Spy book.

Alleluia - I will survive

Thursday, 27 April 2006 8:57 A GMT+01
Karoakes in churches? I'll be needing a lot more than Communion wine before you get me up the front singing "Away in a manger"

Cough up - it might be a gold watch

Tuesday, 25 April 2006 6:48 P GMT+01
The 1841 UK census has just been released. You can check whether your house was built on the grounds of a demolished stately home, lavender fields or just an old swamp in Kennington.

Chips are off, love - but we have got dried apricot

Monday, 24 April 2006 9:31 P GMT+01
Cholesterol level at 7.5 - a new diet has been enforced on Mr Fussfart. This weekend I shall be selling half-eaten tins of Hob Nobs.

I had that Queen Elizabeth in the back of my cafe the other day

Friday, 21 April 2006 8:43 A GMT+01
What better start to the day if you're 80, than a slap up Big Boy's Breakfast down a local greasy spoon. Our man with a dirty towel over his arm spots Her Majesty tucking into some English fayre.

Tempus fugit - and that's being polite!

Thursday, 20 April 2006 5:36 P GMT+01
Do you know how many times you look at your watch? It's only when you haven't got one you realise. Also, did you know you have a pulse in youur wrist? And who's phone number is that on the palm of my hand?

The beavers are back in town

Wednesday, 19 April 2006 6:04 P GMT+01
The UK is soon to reintroduce many thought-to-be extinct animals back into the wild. Soon you'll be cycling through your park only to be attacked by herds of dodoes. And this time they'll be angry.

Voting with your ears

Tuesday, 18 April 2006 7:17 P GMT+01
A weekend of culture for me. Let me share some of it with you. And if you don't like classical music - turn that bleedin' radio down!

Warm and wet

Thursday, 13 April 2006 8:37 A GMT+01
Skint? Make yourself look old and troop off down to Guildford Cathedral - there's an old girl giving out free money

Summer holiday destination - Belgrade, Venus or Canvey Island (again)

Wednesday, 12 April 2006 7:39 A GMT+01
In need of a sun tan? Then Venus has all the amenities you'll need and you won't need to bring a jumper just in case.

It's all me pals

Tuesday, 11 April 2006 8:39 A GMT+01
The cafe down my street has failed to make it into the World's 50 best restaurants. And this on a day when cockneys are becoming a thing of the past. Lord love a duck.

Her Majesty's Secret Tea Service

Monday, 10 April 2006 7:17 A GMT+01
The Queen could be coming to a street near you as she reaches 80. Make sure you've washed and have the kettle on.

Get your kit off, there's a war on

Saturday, 8 April 2006 10:50 A GMT+01
The Nazi uniform has been discarded and a new thong put in its place. Britian's answer to The Simpsons steps out again. This time it's in Slough. John Betjemen would have been horrified.

Come in, number 69 - your time is up!

Friday, 7 April 2006 8:30 A GMT+01
Scientists have discovered it was something like an alligator which provided the link from water to earth. So that spoils the Ursula Andress theory.

Swan's way (or mind that pipette - it could be dangerous)

Thursday, 6 April 2006 7:58 A GMT+01
What have the Danish ever given us? Little furry animals found in Philippines. Ah, how sweet. Until they contract Bubonica Pestis.

49 candles and wind

Wednesday, 5 April 2006 7:48 A GMT+01
Happy birthday, as Stevie Wonder once sung. A self-indulgant blog today. Make the most of it - tomorrow normal service will be restored. Actually, it depends how you're defining the word "normal"

That sinking feeling

Tuesday, 4 April 2006 12:51 P GMT+01
Tooting Bec Common could be the new Wembley. With a mug of tea and buttock akimbo I show you how

Having a punt

Monday, 3 April 2006 7:55 A GMT+01
101 things to do at University - 102 if you've got an old chopper.