We were staying in Creuse (Dun-le-Palestel) the night Princess Diana was killed. In the bakery on Sunday morning the locals lined up to offer condolences, which I solemnly accepted on behalf of the n… (View Post)

It's the longest word that can be written on the top line of your keyboard. (View Post)

The US has far too few roundabouts, with the result that no-one knows how to handle them. I can only think of two:* one is somewhere in northern New Hampshire and I'll never find it again, the o… (View Post)

Why don't they use The Guardian style sheet? (View Post)

Especially among chaps who only have one. 'The current wife' is also allowable these days. (View Post)