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moaning, complaints, invective and wild jabbering

A bit of a slip

After a nightmare weekend of snow and ice, following more than 120 people admitted to A&E in Worthing after falling on ungritted pavements, this poem is dedicated to the local council – who fell flat on their faces …. Slip … Continue reading

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The car won’t start

It might as well be a horse and cart I’m stuck in limbo The car won’t start It’s all in good order – except for one part I’m motion-less The car won’t start The heroes in yellow, they’re on their … Continue reading

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Floral displays on busy roundabouts

Whose bright idea was it to sponsor floral displays on roundabouts? What ARE they for? I haven’t seen large numbers of pedestrians strolling out to examine the abundance of colour at their local traffic blackspot. “Derek, why don’t we take … Continue reading

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Pens on chains in banks

I have a thing about pens on chains in banks. I’m going into a bank to pay in some money, or take out some money, or harangue them in some way for doing stupid things with my money and then … Continue reading

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Ban all new product, I can’t keep up

Right, there are now officially too many entertainment items released for public consumption. I am a member of the public, I can no longer consume any more and so I’m now announcing this, officially. I propose that for the next … Continue reading

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