the emotional blackmailers handbook

of the seven deadly sins, the eighth and worst by far is emotional blackmail ... the diligent practise of this subtle and ancient art creates a constantly evolving darwinistic moral vacuum in which the brightest new manipulative ideas and stratagems flourish ... and which only you, or i, can fill !

tuned in to radio four digital

an unsung bridge, carrying the underground over the thames at putney

apropos of nuffink ...

the spectre of peace looming over brighton beach this morning

holiday classics quiz, your starter for ninety-nine points ...

timely advice ...

arise, sir tom !

Map-o-philia !

my very own copy of The Map Book !

carters fun fair comes to town

carters fair at battersea park, not at all modern i'm pleased to say !

the shortest train ride in london on carters wonder railway, see how the stock curves to fit the track

shiny sporty austins queueing by the pumps at carters famous motordrome

detail from the flying chairs ride at carters fun fair

the oldest WORKING vehicle on England's roads, carters travelling candy floss lorry

thieving magpies ... two for joy

tree tops

on christmas day we watched gone with the wind, the emotional blackmailer's apotheosis ...

pictured with numb fingers whilst cycling to the paper shop on a cold and frosty morning ...

... and then, after we'd eaten all the sprouts ...