I’m not quite sure how it happened; I have found myself on the committee. Think of the Calendar Girls movie and you might be on the right lines. Not quite jam and Jerusalem but plenty of grey hair, eccentric characters and you might be getting close. Continue reading “The Committee”
Category: Misc
Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson
I think I’ve just been eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson. Assuming, that is, he drives a two door Bentley Continental like the one in the photo. Here’s how it went. Continue reading “Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson”
New York conversations – Trevor the billion dollar apartment dresser
Many of my New York conversations are still in my head and I need to get them posted! The latest is with Trevor, the billion dollar apartment dresser. I have changed his name, in case his employer ever gets to read this. Continue reading “New York conversations – Trevor the billion dollar apartment dresser”
New York conversations – the attorneys
The latest recollection in my New York conversation was with an attorney; a lawyer. Actually there were two attorneys and two conversations. Here goes. Continue reading “New York conversations – the attorneys”
New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver
My next New York City conversation was with Michelle, the Uber driver. In fact she wasn’t in NYC but instead New Jersey. This is the thing about meeting strangers, you never quite know how a conversation will go. Continue reading “New York City conversations – Michelle the Uber driver”
New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer
Having got back from my little holiday in New York City, I thought I’d jot down a few of the fascinating conversations I had there. This first one is with an Immigration Officer, so you may understand I don’t have a photograph of her and her gun. Continue reading “New York City conversations – the Immigration Officer”
Bud
Has this happened to you at all, being called Bud? Some pondering here into this latest term to work its way into village parlance. Continue reading “Bud”