dog

Just watched 2001, again. Love that I still don't know

Go on. What's on now worth watching?

Loved them live

Also like the fact his real name wasn't Pete Shelley

On the theme of Poland...

Cold War. Art house bw film about the destructive relationship between a couple of performing artists in post war Poland which is complicated by the european political systems that they live in

Very good. Not many laughs

I echo this completely. I've had my dog for over 10 years.

Initially she was there as a family pet, two young kids who we wanted to be ok with animals.

Then she was psychotherapy, difficulties at work. 

She then graduated to running partner as I began running after a considerable absence.

Now I mainly work from home she curls up by my feet and watches over me, listening while I draft the odd email and alerting me to the arrival of the post.

This week we're in Prague (good suggestions) and she's providing petting therapy as the old man is in remission from lymphoma and is loving her company.

The problem is that with dogs you invest so much action into them, (and implicit emotions too) and them into you, that when they go it isn't just absence they leave but a huge emotional void. 

Moist one. Really appreciate how you are helping others.  By admission of what some might see as weakness you show such strength 

Ok. Ian Hall has done one, as has Tony Francis.  

But what's your favourite? 

I quite like With Clough by Taylor. 

And The Damned United 

Seems the season to be

Watching dark comedies 

Death of Stalin and Three Billboards 

If you like powerfully accurate exploration of the dark silliness of life then have a watch 

Don't think they need big screen so might be worth getting DVD for second viewings

Paddington 2.

11.2 out of 10. Laughed and cried (windy in there). Seriously considering whether it surpasses withnail as my Desert Island film

Elvis juice

Strapline

"It's like grapefruit juice but it makes your legs go wobbly "

Elvis juice 

Dandelion and burdock 

Elvis juice 

Elvis juice 

Elvis juice .

Am in Rome at the moment. 

Everybody's line in the bars is the same, every time we dig down we find more history. Tsk. 

Pretty sure that'll be the same conversation at The Wilmot in chadd tonight.

Lidl zinfandel

I know,  I know, I know

Try it

Wine and fingernails whilst listening to the match. 

Crisps in the second half. 

Doom bar.

Someone left some after a Christmas do.

It's a bit meh but times is hard ducks.

Citra.

Love Citra, me.

A couple of beers and a glass or two of red.

Not exactly the best preparation for the Derby 10 miler in the morning. ..

Oakham's Citra. Bit of a summer drink but it's not cold enough for the winter ales yet. 

So, a question 

1. Best session ale

2. Best summer ale

3. Best winter ale

The magazine adverts for Patek Philippe watches.

Creepy

As Halloween rapidly approaches and my front door becomes a target for small children to trick or treat at ( none of which is an issue) I wonder what the legal situation is for punching someone i dont know turning up to the door dressed up as a clown.

No

 Worse than that. Arm pit boobs