Simon

It’s actually FEWER Misérables

I think you’ve got a leak somewhere

The French singing La Marseillaise in a nuclear submarine base is deeply symbolic.

France built its own independent nuclear deterrent after WWII to never again have to suffer a similar humiliation. Now France is offering to ”advance” that deterrent to other European countries.

"We called London a war zone and moved to Dubai by mistake"

Doherty’s moustache must be worth at least 10 points

I remember in his first term one of his advisers (who was sacked) said that whenever he was trying to brief him on a foreign policy matter, his persistent question was “can’t we just bomb them” and they managed to distract him or talk him out of it. It seems he has got his way this term.

"Were you out with a lady last night, sir? Did she want it, sir?"

The buildings of a small village in a pool of light in front of a darker hill and trees. There is a lake between camera and village.

The village of Binsey in a pool of light

You are a machine

I have just taken advantage of a few hours dry weather to go to the allotment and it looks like some of the frogs we planted are making good progress

Thanks, I feel like I am getting there. Cheers

I am a very slow amateur rider and I have had a few bouts of COVID, and one episode of long Covid, which has taken me about 18 months to get over (still engaged in that recovery) and so I have nothing but sympathy who needs to get out there and ride to a high level because it's their job. terrible.

OK, so I poked the beehive with a stick, but I wasn’t expecting the bees to respond, so you are now obliged to help me fight off bees.

was it those notoriously hard-bastard bees, the ones who have attacked plenty of other people in the past that you poked?

hahah. we'd all have to get our mums to sew our names into everything.

I am just imagining the luggage conveyor belt with everyone's belongings just loose. It would be like a slowly moving jumble sale. "Jan, that bloke's got your undies" etc..

Dunelm have this description on one of their suitcases, as if there are loads of people boarding planes, struggling with armfuls of clothes and books, thinking "There MUST be a better way than this".

a man wearing a top hat and a vest is standing in front of a pile of rocks .. ALT: a man wearing a top hat and a vest is standing in front of a pile of rocks ..

I have just got your reference by the way

I used to buy them occasionally, before I became aware of the problems with the owners. I have never really enjoyed them, always a bit insipid and tasting like what they are - mass produced

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the other thing about him was his size, he was/is 6ft 3 tall. Having spent some time watching professional cycling over the years I have always been struck by how small the vast majority of riders are, especially the climbers. His size means he is a real outlier in that group I think.

I was always struck by his lack of fuss approach, he used to give the most low key, non sensational interviews about really impressive achievements (when things were going well that is).

I think you are right. I used to read at least one newspaper a day. It’s years since I have done that because of what they were becoming. I don’t subscribe to any of them now, unless you count Private Eye.

I know, it's perfect isn't it?

Images of an old silver 1999 Toyota Corolla for sale

You want a car that gets the job done? You want a car that's hassle free? You want a car that literally no one will ever compliment you on? Well look no further. The 1999 Toyota Corolla. Let's talk about features. Bluetooth: nope Sunroof: nope Fancy wheels: nope Rear view camera: nope...but it's got a transparent rear window and you have a fucking neck that can turn. Let me tell you a story. One day my Corolla started making a strange sound. I didn't give a shit and ignored it. It went away. The End. You could take the engine out of this car, drop it off the Golden Gate Bridge, fish it out of the water a thousand years later, put it in the trunk of the car, fill the gas tank up with Nutella, turn the key, and this puppy would fucking start right up. This car will outlive you, it will outlive your children. Things this car is old enough to do: Vote: yes

Consent to sex: yes Rent a car: it IS a car This car's got history. It's seen some shit. People have done straight things in this car. People have done gay things in this car. It's not going to judge you like a fucking Volkswagen would. Interesting facts: This car's exterior color is gray, but it's interior color is grey. In the owner's manual, oil is listed as "optional." When this car was unveiled at the 1998 Detroit Auto Show, it caused all 2,000 attendees to spontaneously yawn. The resulting abrupt change in air pressure inside the building caused a partial collapse of the roof. Four people died. The event is chronicled in the documentary "Bored to Death: The Story of the 1999 Toyota Corolla You wanna know more? Great, I had my car fill out a Facebook survey. Favorite food: spaghetti Favorite tv show: Alf Favorite band: tie between Bush and the Gin Blossoms This car is as practical as a Roth IRA. It's as middle-of-the-

When I ran the CarFax for this car, I got back a single piece of paper that said, "It's a Corolla, It's fine." Let's face the facts, this car isn't going to win any beauty contests, but neither are you. Stop lying to yourself and stop lying to your wife. This isn't the car you want, it's the car you deserve: The fucking 1999 Toyota Corolla. Google map of cars location

Never forget: 8 years ago a random person on Craigslist wrote the most effective ad for the Toyota Corolla, ever.

that's no age.

I imagine she has zero knowledge or interest in where her 'staff' live.

splendid, I imagine she would regard it as totally out of the question to say to that tutor - "no need to risk your life today, things are fraught and dangerous, we'll still pay of course and we look forward to seeing you again once things have calmed down. take care"

OI! come back, there is a toilet roll in my bathroom that needs to be covered up.