On a brisk walk in rural Warks I reckon I can put a name to 50 wildflowers, 30 trees and 20 birds without slowing down to take out binoculars or a magnifying glass. I can't understand those who … (View Post)

"Resurgam: the journal of the Federation of British Cremation Authorities" https://search.worldcat.org/title/resurgam-the-journal-of-the-federation-of-british-cremation-authorities/oclc/863… (View Post)

According to Nancy Mitford the key distinction is 'U' and 'Non-U'. She was posh so she would know. Anyone who has ever been to the 'toilet', looked in a 'mirror… (View Post)

Many, many years ago I took Mrs S to a smartish country hotel. After signing the visitors book she, being an inveterate reader, started leafing through. "Oh look, the so-and-sos were here last m… (View Post)

I'd wager a bob or two on Andy Street but he isn't in the list. Loses the mayoralty, gets a safe seat, quickly rises to the top of rump. Unlike the above-named he has passed the whelk stall… (View Post)