JP Rangaswami

Railway mamlette on bread that has been oven-warmed rather than toasted. Birdseye chillies and flakes give it a higher than usual kick. The brioche/challah/panettone style of the bread, light, airy and slightly sweet, suits warming more than toasting. A late, enjoyable breakfast.

JP Rangaswami on X: "It was Apollo 8 that really stoked my interest in space. The “Earthrise” photo (https://t.co/Qegqn6g5Pj) taken by Bill Anders - I think it was issued as a stamp not long after - made the names Anders, Borman and Lovell sparkle in my preteen brain. RIP Jim Lovell. Thank you." / X It was Apollo 8 that really stoked my interest in space. The “Earthrise” photo (https://t.co/Qegqn6g5Pj) taken by Bill Anders - I think it was issued as a stamp not long after - made the names Anders, Borman and Lovell sparkle in my preteen brain. RIP Jim Lovell. Thank you.

It was Apollo 8 that really stoked my interest in space. The “Earthrise” photo (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthrise) taken by Bill Anders - I think it was issued as a stamp not long after - made the names Anders, Borman and Lovell sparkle in my preteen brain. RIP Jim Lovell.

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Do you remember Spud-U-Like and other baked potato franchises? I wonder what happened to them, don’t see much of them nowadays. There was a time when it was a staple for me, long before exotic fillings came along. It was healthy. And cheap.

True, but I was already using the smoked salmon as a capsaicin vehicle alongside the chocolate

Walked past this wonderful phone at a charity shop this morning. As Groucho Marx said when told there was a salesman with a moustache at the door, “I’ve already got one”. So why did I buy this one? Not a random purchase, something caught my eye.

The little things that give me immense joy. A well-made dark hot chocolate. One where the words “hot” and “chocolate” are taken seriously.

Spent time at the @GardenMuseumLDN this morning, followed by lunch at their cafe/restaurant (it’s their own, not a franchise). The Cecil Beaton exhibition was fascinating. Lunch was delightful. And I learnt more about Tradescant. A grand day out.

Selections for the FedEx St Jude starting tomorrow. Staying away from all the obvious selections (eg no Scheffler or Schauffele). As we get deeper into the FedEx Cup the field size gets trimmed more and more. Let’s see.

England vs India: Series has been best since 2005 Ashes, says Jonathan Agnew The drawn series between England and India has been every bit as

I like this quote from Jonathan Agnew:

If any administrator in the world game looks at this series and is considering four-day Tests as the way to go, they shouldn't be an administrator in cricket. That's all that needs to be said.

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August already. Soon, no more mangoes. Already, no more summer Test matches. I won’t be drawn on the reasons why we have no Tests in August or September except to say Grrrr. At least we had a great exhibition of the red ball game played in classic five-match five-day format. Proper cricket.

Yup. “England’s series victory” as reported last night. And Dewey defeatedTruman. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Def… It had to happen soon enough, when automated headlines and summaries jump the gun. India won this morning. A great series. Nailbiting.

Less-than-statistically-significant survey of predictions for today’s play at the Oval. Indians think India will lose. The English think England will lose. Both groups, resigned to their fates, will watch from behind the sofa. An exciting denouement to a great series: who blinks?

Decided I was going to the Oval this morning to watch maybe an hour of cricket. Wanted to see the series through to the very end. Then age argued against shoe size. Shoe size lost. So, despite itching to go, I shall watch from home while carrying out a few errands. What a series!

5th Test. Day 4. In place. Couldn’t have asked for a closer series. Great cricket. Great heroics. The occasional stupidities. Some unnecessary aggression. Red ball FTW. Injuries, ostensibly caused by schedule congestion, still an issue. Whoever wins today, a wonderful series.

In place for day 3 (day 8 if you count Lords). Should be an interesting day’s play.

Waded through the crowd to get from gate 23 (near my seat) to gate 15 (Kennington Tandoori). Took 45 minutes. Worth it for the railway lamb alone.

The traditional start to the first day of a Test at the Oval. An outside table at Kennington Lane Cafe for a bacon roll. Confirmation that KT are setting up in their usual place. And taking my seat at Laker Balcony before the crowd arrives. Priorities.

Nathan Lyon is half of my favourite Test cricket stat. What’s the stat? #cricket #TestCricket #stats

Can't Find My Way Home Blind Faith · Blind Faith · Song · 1969

Bringing the weekend to a close with Blind Faith. Can’t Find My Way Home. Till the next time….

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Dear Mr. Fantasy Traffic · Mr. Fantasy · Song · 1967

Track 49 of 50. Traffic. From their debut album Mr Fantasy. Here’s Dear Mr Fantasy.

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The Wind Cries Mary Jimi Hendrix · Are You Experienced · Song · 1967

Track 48. Jimi Hendrix. From his first album, Are You Experienced? Here’s The Wind Cries Mary.

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Anna (Go To Him) - Remastered 2009 The Beatles · Please Please Me (Remastered) · Song · 1963

From the Beatles’ first album, Please Please Me. Here’s Anna (Go To Him).

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Cold Rain and Snow Grateful Dead · Grateful Dead · Song · 1967

Counting down for the weekend now. Tracks 46-50. Here’s Cold Rain and Snow from the Dead’s first, The Grateful Dead album.

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Matthew & Son - Stereo Version Yusuf / Cat Stevens · Matthew & Son · Song · 1967

Track 45. Time for another short break after this, and then a straight run through 46-50. And then that’s it for this weekend. Here’s Cat Stevens with Matthew and Son.

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Sometimes in Winter Blood, Sweat & Tears · Blood, Sweat & Tears (Expanded Edition) · Song · 1968

Track 44. Blood Sweat And Tears. From their debut album. Sometimes in Winter. Here is Steve Katz with his amazing rendition of the song. Incredible voice and tone.

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Marrakesh Express - 2005 Remaster Crosby, Stills & Nash · Crosby, Stills & Nash · Song · 1969

Track 43. From Crosby, Stills and Nash, their eponymous debut album. Marrakesh Express.

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Lady Eleanor - Remastered Lindisfarne · Nicely Out Of Tune · Song · 1970

Number 42. From Lindisfarne’s first album, Nicely Out Of Tune. Here’s Lady Eleanor.

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Castles In The Air Don McLean · Tapestry · Song · 1970

Track 41. From Don McLean’s first album, Tapestry. Here’s Castles In The Air.

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The Sun Is Burning Simon & Garfunkel · Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. · Song · 1964

Track 40, time for a short break after this. Simon and Garfunkel. The Sun Is Burning. Taken from Wednesday Morning 3am, their first album.

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Cactus Tree Joni Mitchell · Song to a Seagull · Song · 1968

Staying with the theme. Songs from debut albums. Here’s Joni Mitchell with Cactus Tree, taken from Song To A Seagull, produced by David Crosby.

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