Sunshine cancelled, football delivered

I’m betting cheese and wine on this Super Bowl matchup.

Care to disagree?


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The week that was 43/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§


Another week, another chapter in the curious adventure that is life! From Carcassonne to far-flung travel plans, with a little health drama, a generous helping of good food, classic cars and a turtle who refuses to slow down, Week 43 had plenty to offer. Curious?

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Fifty years, one belt, and absolutely no regrets πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

But what’s the story behind it?

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6 Hours of Barcelona πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Rain, drama, strategy and six hours of flat-out racing β€” Barcelona had it all!

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Time to retire the English bank card πŸ’³ πŸ’Ά πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Heading back on Ryanair to Euro country. I’ll pay for my Gin & Tonic in my home currency, as Ryanair so kindly “prefers”.

I’m told Carcassonne is serving up the same weather I left behind in London, only with blue sky on top. (Ce n’Γ©tait pas le cas. Blue sky was cancelled, apparently. Like my faith in forecasts.)

Anyway, cheers to a few excellent days in the English capital! πŸ₯‚

PS: Is there anything better than King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Camel and Pink Floyd at 30,000-odd feet with a drink in hand? Be honest. Seven-minute guitar solos finally match the pace of Ryanair boarding.

PPS: Have you noticed I haven’t complained about Ryanair this time? Two of us are sharing three seats, so we can spread out like proper aristocrats. The flight is on time, and the flight attendant is delightful. Someone check the aircraft for a miracle. ✈️

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Waiting room chronicles πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ

Punctual doctors in France. A kidney stone with a sense of timing. A wine festival pitching its tents just as my long dry spell reaches its most fragile moment. What could possibly go wrong?

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Confessions of a comic book auditor πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

Missing volumes, new releases, irresistible temptation… and a monthly audit that would make an accountant weep!

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Breaking up with Big Tech

Fed up with Big Tech calling the shots? It’s time to break up and discover life beyond the tech giants.

Ditch Big Tech, take back control.

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What to wear πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Shorts or long trousers? The weather can’t decide, and neither can I! Discover the wardrobe dilemma.

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The week the air con went silent πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Long trousers, a rogue kidney stone, a rabbit stew and a surprise reunion with someone I last met fifty years ago in a Paris nightclub. This week had everything except a quiet moment. Come see how it all unfolded.


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