FEAR & LOATHING IN LONDON

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 221 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

I'm by all means a "fellow pie eater"...
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In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 221 days old
by jackiblogg [Member]

Eating humble pie is better than paying the fine. Ive eaten my share too! more…

In response to: "Drilling for Gold" 392 days old
by RevaHealth.com [Visitor]

I've been reading more and more about people cutting out added sugar completely, which seems like obvious advice when you think about it, but it changes your diet entirely. So many things have added sugar or one sort or another.

I also saw reports last week about NHS dentists over-treating, or rather treating people too frequently or o more…

In response to: "Drilling for Gold" 394 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

I have yet to find in months of looking, an NHS dentist that will now drill & fill without my going private with them and stumping up £hundreds. They are simply not interested because there's no income incentive for them from the government.
The only offer I have is for quick extraction.

God help those on benefits trying to more…

In response to: "Drilling for Gold" 394 days old
by RevaHealth.com [Visitor]

There are good and bad dentists all over the country, the trouble is finding them, or finding the right people to recommend them.

The horror of extraction is unsurprisingly the dental topic I see blogged about the most. It really does make an impression on anyone who has to have one taken out. I know I'll never forget mine! more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 531 days old
by DeanChristopher ^Pro

tagged you my friend, see the link:
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In response to: "Drilling for Gold" 611 days old
by Online Casino Post [Visitor]

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In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 632 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

I know how you felt Ruby, I wonder how many get murdered each year.
Must be the worst job in the world that, the despised TW. They do a large rota round where I live, to avoid familiarity abuse as much as possible.
I wrote a song about them in my younger daze; the lyrics included...
" They've got no sole..."
BOOM BOOM! You more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 633 days old
by rubychoo [Member]

The last time I came out of a supermarket with my doddery old mum and found myself being ticketed, I was sorely tempted to trip her up and shout 'heart attack ! see what you did, you ...'

I think she would have gone along with it.

They let us off anyway. more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 633 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

Curious about everything - not just romantic stories, MStM. Pity I shan't hear the Ironing Board Saga though. You really shouldn't have wetted my appetite. :no: Still, if some other tale is on the cards, I'm happy. :yes:

I hope you had a good day yesterday. more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 634 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Many thanks GS, you are a gem.... and quite some curious cat for the romantic stories heh!
Wish I could spill the beans on the Mr & Mrs Ironing board saga, it's quite an ironic tale to tell - but, like them, I'm all for the quiet life these days.

I'll dredge out a lesser heartbreak story in its stead from somewhere sometime more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 634 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

It's your birthday, so my best wishes to you, and many happy returns.:yes:

Looking forward to reading about lady partnered with ironing board sometime soon - yes? more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 634 days old
by JessicaSmith ^Pro

Happy Birthday!!! I see it's your Birthday So sending you warm greetings for a good year! Jessica c a ca more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 642 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Devious moi?
... can be, can be GS ! ;)

Perhaps the "tale of two ladies" ought to wait for a future post.... one of the ladies is a rather complex story - and still apparently blissfully married to her convenient fold-away domestic appliance :yawn:
(For some husband-hunters it's better the ironing board you know than the a more…

In response to: "" Two Good Reasons"" 643 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

Well, you are a devious one, aren't you?

Now, what about the tale of two ladies, even if it did take place in sunny Scotland? more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 846 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Best novel by Iain for your starter for ten, is his very first; The Wasp Factory.
Totally abhorrent yet un-putdownable & hypnotic read.

Believe! more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loathinge in old London town (Pt5)" 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

Human nature doesn't change. Sad, isn't it? more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loathinge in old London town (Pt5)" 846 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Read if you can, Smollett's hilarious and yet sad account of how the English aristocracy of the day abused and mistreated the newly- conquered Scots.

It's quite an education in 18th C. Ethnic Cleansing, GS. more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loathinge in old London town (Pt5)" 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

The account did meet with my amusement, thank you very much. I shall certainly be reading the rest of the book, and I hope soon. I've extracated it from amongst it's neighbours. more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loatheing in Olde London toon PT. 2" 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

What he says about bone ash being added to bread flour is interesting, and solves the mystery of the Giant's little rhyme in Jack and the Beanstalk. I did always wonder about that, so thanks. more…

In response to: "Albany Street." 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

It's very cool when words just spring into your mind.

I do hope you post your novel here. I'd love to read it.

Prorastrination is your middle name? Mine too - squared.

I am doing okay, thanks. Stumbling along a little, but okay for the most part. more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

Hiya Yourself,

It's true I once was a bookworm with a voracious appetite. Maybe I will be again. Who knows. I'm certainly going to read London Fields, and maybe that will get me started seriously reading again. I've read nothing by Iain Banks, but have seen the BBC adaptation of The Crow Road and I really enjoyed that, so maybe I s more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 846 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Hiya GS,

You are a bookworm aren't you! You must read London Fields, it's an absolute classic. Thanks for the plugs for the other authors, will look out for them.
I'm a big Iain( without the M )Banks fan, we've been exchanging correspondence on a (very) irregular basis for over 20 years now.
One of these days I'll go to one more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 846 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

I rarely read fiction these days, don't know why really, I just stopped. I agree with you about Martin Amis, and I thought I had read London Fields, but for the life of me can't recall any of it, so maybe not. I've definitely read the first five novels and enjoyed them very much. I also love the fiction of David Lodge and have read everything up more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loatheing in Olde London town ( Pt.4)" 848 days old
by sallyontour ^Pro

Yes, recovered from the chafing now, thanks more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loatheing in Olde London town ( Pt.4)" 848 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

Final part of Smollett's London "dainties" diary up soon, sally.
Ps. See you are back on your broomstick again ! more…

In response to: "Ye Fear and Ye Loatheing in Olde London town ( Pt.4)" 849 days old
by sallyontour ^Pro

Oh I do so enjoy these, thank you. Looking forward to the next one. more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 850 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

How truly bizarre you should ask that, GS!

The same American co-authoress bought it as a spontaneous £1 pressie from the outdoor book market under Waterloo Bridge on the South Bank.
As I relish writing in convoluted "solicitorspeak" from TTT, I think she thought it suited my style.

It's a great insight into that sa more…

In response to: "Albany Street." 850 days old
by MichaelStMark ^Pro

It is indeed, GS. It sprang to mind from the unconscious during the co-writing of a to-date unpublished novel entitled CATCH - a black comedy of debauchery and seafaring high jinx - in about 1992. It has the two levels of understanding; floordrobe (as opposed to wardrobe) and floored robes.

I didn't sit down to deliberately think it u more…

In response to: "Ye Fear & Ye Loatheing in Olde London Town (Pt 3)" 850 days old
by GoingSomewhere [Member]

I've had the book for around a couple of decades. I'm thinking maybe I should read it. But until I do, I'll carry on reading your extracts from it here. Thanks for the insight into life in Smollett's time. What drew you to the book, may I ask? more…