Jane Hill

I’m sure I will; it’s in Cornwall.

Oh, you mean the biscuits not the op.

They’ve given me some pre-surgery carb “build up” drink but hopefully this will help too… 😀

Decided I look thin in this photo from today and I need to build myself up for Thursday’s surgery so I am stuffing my face with all of the chocolate digestives (also I wouldn’t want them to go stale while I’m away on my hospital minibreak).

Oh, yes, that’s a good point.

Can’t remember his name but he did something with a balloon.

If I’d managed to parlay my joint second place in the North Essex New Act Competition into a successful comedy career, I’d have a Mastermind trophy by now. And maybe the House of Games wheelie luggage.

Oh, I hadn’t picked up on Monday and Friday generally being new ones. Today was a fair to middling one: decent experts, lovely James doing the auction, no Danny.

The thing is, Dan, I’ve won a round. Where’s my bloody trophy?

😬

Anyone know when proper Mastermind is back? I don’t hold with the Sleb version because they get a trophy just for winning one round.

Today was a perfect example of James Lewis as auctioneer.

Oh, me too. It started during lockdown. I was doing online lecturing for two different universities and I had a gap between 12 and 1.30 for lunch - Bargain Hunt fitted perfectly.

And as I’ve been off sick for a few months, it’s one of the signposts of my day. 12.15? Time for lunch BH.

Yes, you’re right.

Yes, or nice James in Derby who always tries to get them a golden gavel, or Richard in Lichfield.

Not saying I watch it a lot (I do) but I can recognise the regular dealers.

At all costs, make sure the auction is not at John Cameron’s saleroom in Portsmouth, where nothing will make anything close to his estimate.

I have worked out the ideal way to make a lot of money. Your episode must be filmed at the antiques centre in Hele where the two delightful men who run it will give you any price you like. Have Kate Bliss as your expert. Hope your items are going to Tim Weeks’ sale room in Chippenham.

Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

Oh, you’ve just reminded me I haven’t watched it yet today. I’m quite the BH aficionado.

There was a crochet group there last time I went - a bunch of older women and two heavily bearded/tattooed hipster dudes, all crocheting together.

Yes! Finally we could go roller skating while walking a whole bunch of dogs.

I am pleased.

The café at Devonport Market Hall. It’s such a nice community space.

Yes! The black one at the back was called Solo, for Han Soloz but Xena was my favourite - her wise face.

Everything about it was a joy - the café being used as a social space, the women playing Scrabble, and those gorgeous dogs.

The one with the old wise face and the neck ruffles is called Xena, as in “Warrior Princess.”

Beautiful dogs.

Me smooving a beautiful dog.

Look at these beautiful former street dogs I met in a café. I had a smoove of them. They belong to a lovely lady who was part of a group who meet up to play Scrabble. It was just the nicest thing.

The introduction of the thin stick-on pads was like the moon landing for women.

I mean obviously things changed during my days, and I think the technology is advancing more slowly now. But still.

It has indeed! And I date back to the days of Dr White’s hammocks and belt.

Where’s my Always Ultra with wings with 4 on the 🩸scale in the green pack? 😀

Yeah, I got something. They’ll do the trick.