Part of the problem is that the Scottish media is just too timid and lacking in resources to challenge. And the UK media, which actually counts, too ill-informed and afraid of seeming condescending, … (View Post)

The accession of Sweden and Finland is hugely significant, as they have abandoned their decades-old policy of neutrality. Russian sabre-rattling ignored. Both possess capable militaries. Entirely shi… (View Post)

Well, that would be a diverting way of saying Godspeed to the old Joanna. Sadly at the wrong end of the country. Wonder if the RAF could help out - they are somewhat more proximate. (View Post)

Ercol is definitely popular, including with younger generation. Has a bit of that Scandi design shtick abiut it. And it fits! OTOH you simply cannot give away pianos, as am discovering with a perfect… (View Post)

I seem to remember reading in his diaries that David Davis was particularly nonchalant while performing the walk. Impressed Clark, at any rate. (View Post)