The act of discarding a cigarette butt in the street led to Paun Paun appearing in court
Surely, this was a waste of the courts time and would have been better dealt with by way of an on the spot fine / ticket.
Was It Worth The Magistrates Time ?
Month: September 2023
Sickening Act Of Vandalism
BBC News – Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian’s Wall ‘felled overnight’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66947040
I can not even begin to imagine what thought processes were in play when cutting down this beautiful tree seemed like a good idea.
Det Ch Insp Rebecca Fenney-Menzies said: “The senseless destruction of what is undoubtedly a world-renowned landmark – and a local treasure – has quite rightly resulted in an outpouring of shock, horror and anger throughout the North East and further afield.
So far, a sixteen year old youth and a sixty year old man have been arrested.
I’ll leave the final words on this senseless act to Paul Tavernor Art ….
Haggis Herders – Rare Photo
The Haggis, rich in vitamins and minerals is reputed to give the Scots super human powers, making Scottish soldiers feared worldwide.
The largest domesticated Scottish haggis herd to ever exist was raised in the town of Selkirk, nestled in the Scottish Borders.
Their faces were much cherished for use as Sporans on Burns Night.
These are the Lowland Haggis. They can be differentiated from the Highland Haggis by examining their legs. The Highland variety had shorter legs on one side to enable them to run around the mountains.
Unfortunately, this led to their extinction as they could only run one way and were easily caught.
There has always been a huge argument amongst highland Jocks and lowland Jocks as which was the best for Burns Night.
Brand Association, Not Me
What brands do you associate with?
None.
I have never understood the lemming like devotion that some people seem to have for wearing clothes with a particular brand.
In my mind, it’s like wearing a uniform.
After all, those people are paying for the privilege of advertising the brand.
Similarly I bear no allegiance to motor brands. Some folks are fixated on brands such as Audi, BMW or Mercedes. But for many years I could not afford to be so picky.
Any vehicle I bought was on the basis of value for money. Consequently, I learnt that the logo is meaningless. As long as it remained reliable, my £1200 Peugeot was just as good as any vehicle bearing a luxury brand logo. My pug got me from A to B in comfort, warm and dry. And, bonus, I didn’t have to worry about car park dings and supermarket trolly scrapes.
So, brand association ? Not me!
The Right Decision
It’s great news that the courts have further punished this guy.
Detective Superintendent Nick Plummer, Head of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit, said: “The outcome of this hearing demonstrates how we will continue to pursue drug dealers for the assets they obtain as a result of their criminal activity. Drug dealing usually involving the exploitation of the young and vulnerable and causes harm across our communities.”
I agree that criminals should not profit from their crimes. All monies and property gained on the back of others’ misery should be forfeit.
Well done to the police and the courts for ensuring this guy pays in full.
The Woman In The Wall
Who out there watched this six-part psychological drama which came to a close on BBC One last night ?
And how many found the ending disappointing ? I watched this through to the very end, then found myself ask “And ?”
When the series began I struggled to maintain interest as we were confronted with lead character Lorna Brady and her psychotic episodes. She apparently had a long history of sleepwalking based in trauma she endured during her time spend in one of Irelands infamous Magdalene Laundries.
Having battled through the first episode I found the story line drawing me in. Admittedly there were annoying elements, which I felt were superfluous to the plot. Aren’t there almost always in any drama. But this intriguing story was masterfully told by a strong cast of actors led by Ruth Wilson. By the end of episode two I was hooked. So much so that the sixth and final episode , broadcast last night, was essential viewing. For an hour I was glued to the screen, and then it was all over and the titles were rolling.
I can only compare the the feeling I had, to the anticipation of a roast dinner. For hours you smell the meat and tatties roasting, and associated veggies cooking. Then the dinner is plated up and it is spread out in all its glory. But the meat is bland and tasteless, roasties soft, not crispy as they should be, and the veggies have had all the goodness boiled out of them. The meal is eaten, hunger pangs satisfied but mentally you are disappointed.
And so it was with this show. Six weeks of anticipation but no real closure.
I hate it when dramas end and leave you to make assumptions, leave loose ends hanging. I want to know if the hard faced bitch of a nun got her comeuppance . Were all of the accomplices rounded up and prosecuted. Did the duplicitous James Coyle wriggle out from under, or ….. ?
No spoilers here. Well not really. But …. ?
Best Piece Of Advice
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t eat yellow snow !!!
Police seize bikes in behaviour patrols
Police seized one Sciron bike from a rider who had no licence and no insurance. Another bike was confiscated after the rider was found to have been disqualified from driving.
They were summoned to court for a later date. Officers also chased a rider who was travelling on a moped which was believed to have been stolen.
The vehicle was recovered and the investigation is ongoing. Police were also involved responded to other offences including people driving through red lights.
https://app.portsmouth.co.uk/2023/09/24/police-seize-bikes-in-leigh-park-and-havant-thicket-area-in-anti-social-behaviour-patrols/content.html
Great news. Although these may not be the hoons disturbing my neighbourhood, I congratulate the police for curtailing their activities.
Keep up the good work. Now go get the morons disturbing my life.
Nothing Else To Say
Came across this about four years ago. Thought it could do with restating.
What Is My All-Time Favourite Album ?
What’s your all-time favorite album?
Such a hard question to answer.
My first response is “On The Threshold Of A Dream” by The Moody Blues first released in 1969. I certainly play this a lot so much so that I am on my 2nd vinyl copy, the first having worn out. I still listen to the album, but these days, I stream, using Tidal or Spotify.
A more considered response leads me to offer up “Foxtrot” by Genesis first released in 1972. I still have my original vinyl version but also have it on CD. Genesis are a band that I used to see live every time they visited Portsmouth. Pretty much an annual event, either at Portsmouth Guildhall or South Parade Pier.
Many other albums are jostling for that favourite spot. Amongst them, some of the great classics. “Dark Side Of The Moon” and “Echoes” by Pink Floyd, “Led Zeppelin II” and “IV”, “Aqualung” by Jethro Tull, “Tapestry” by Carole King, and the list goes on and on.
So to truly answer the question, I think “Foxtrot” by Genesis take the honour, but only just.
Music is such an emotive subject, and to nominate a favourite will always be coloured by how one is feeling, ones mood at any given time.
Ask me again tomorrow.
WrAnTz 