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Gachapon
This blog has been a long time in the making, which is ironic as it will be my least read given that it's about a bit of a niche subject; Gachapon. Gachapon are capsule machines each containing a...
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The Wit & Wisdom of Paul Daniels
If you were to say to me “so, read any good books lately?” the answer would be a definite “no” But who wants to read a good book when you have Under No Illusion, the life story of magician Paul...
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Hi. Sorry for never blogging. It's a combination of being way too busy and not interesting enough. Anyway, before I disappear back into silence, I wanted to show you something. My friend Jane got me...
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Ghost Hunt!
Hey look, it’s another sporadic blog entry! Sorry, no discipline. It’s just so much easier to post a 140 character Tweet. Maybe that thing about the internet destroying attention spans wasn't a...
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The Jason Donovan Board Game
It's Bank Holiday Monday and it's raining. So that's tomorrow's small talk at the work tea point taken care of. Whew. It's also a great pretext to stay in and finally play the Jason Donovan board game,...
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His & Hers
During one of my many charity shop treasure trawls recently, I found a most coveted item. A game by Paul Lamond. Purveyor of such awfulness as Jason Donovan, Straight from the Heart, which I have...
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Geek Heaven!
James's parents are getting their loft insulated - what a corking opening line to a blog that is - and during the clear out, we hit the mother load: A massive haul of James's 1980s Amstrad magazines....
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God Trumps
Just a quick blog to let you know that New Humanist is going on sale in selected stores across the UK from 26th August. (It used to be subscription only) Part one of my God Trumps game...
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Escape from Millbank Tower
So, yesterday was eventful! In the morning I got a call from MENCAP inviting me for an interview. It's my dream job. Wish me luck! …And then half an hour later, the fire alarm went off. When the alarms...
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Hello! Sorry I haven't blogged for ages, I've been really busy. (That's not me trying to subtly hint that I have some sort of exciting, high falutin lifestyle by the way. By 'busy' I mean dealing with...
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Peter Simon and Clarry the Cockeral
Last night on Bid TV, Peter Simon was trying to shift this solar panelled cockeral called Clarry: A tall order to be sure. This weird item, resulted in an equally weird pitch; one of his best - and...
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You Bet!
Yes, this is a blog about the 90's game show 'You Bet'. I know there's not much call for that type of thing these days, but I saw the worst 'bet' attempt in the history of the show on Challenge the...
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It's a Bullseye!
I've been watching a lot of Bullsye repeats lately and have become obsessed with getting photos of the weirdest looking contestants. It would be selfish not to share, so here you go (you're welcome):...
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Another Bullseye Blog
Yes, it's another Bullseye blog. Sorry. But the endless repeats on Challenge TV have thrown up a couple more beauties. Matching hair, clashing blouses: The man who just got through to Bully's prize...
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Bullseye (again)
Yes, another Bullseye blog. I'd like to promise you that it will be my last but we both know I would be lying. Ok, here goes... A giant and a leprechaun team up: That beard deserves a closer look: A...
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Long time, no blog
Well hello, and how are we all? I haven't blogged for over a month so I thought I should check in. I know, I know, the arrogance. As though people are standing by with bated breath, waiting for little...
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Addendum
As promised in my last blog, here is that scan of Christinamartinbocks from this month’s issue. Correction alert. I actually got the star letter twice. I tweeted the lads jokingly about this, and...
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Richard Herring's Objective
For those of you who missed it, Richard Herring covered disability in this week's edition of Objective. The subject was brilliantly handled, the tone was non-patronising and it was really sweet in...
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Peter Simon Says
James has already given me one of my Christmas presents. Now, before you all rush to judgement, consider this. Could you sit on a gift this good for a whole month?... We're talking Peter Simon's book,...
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Sapporo Snow Festival 2012
I wouldn't usually take a ten hour train ride to a city experiencing sub-zero conditions, but I made an exception this week to go to the Sapporo Snow Festival. It was more than worth it. Not least...
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Now stand for the National Anthem
I had cause to drive through a series of small villages yesterday. I was picking up my brother who lives on a farm - PLUG ALERT: It's the Rare Breeds Centre in Kent and it's staffed by the learning...
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Say what you see
The whole time this was on screen Roy Walker was chirpily repeating "What's Mr Chips up to? What's he doing?" I don't know Roy, but he must be stopped.
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Comment is Free
A very quick blog to let you know that I’ve had an article published by Comment is Free: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/libertycentral/2010/jun/01/disablist-language-retard The editors inform...
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Going once, going twice
A quick blog to let you know that there's an exhibition and charity auction of Martin Rowson's work being held at the Menier Gallery from the 8-12 June. One of the things up for grabs is all of the...
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I SAW A GHOST!
That got your attention didn’t it? Yes, like 'Take a Break'and 'Pick Me Up'magazine, I am not averse to using attention grabbing headlines to lure you in. ...and then disappointing you with a story...
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