All of us can as individuals be guilty of avarice, even me; and I am as close to perfection as anyone...stop sniggering at the back. I am still (having been around almost as long as Terry Wogan's toupee), somewhat surprised, nay, shocked at how seemingly sensible, reasonable, sapient landlords who when the tenant moves in are happy for the letting agent to prepare a full inventory with pictures and then...
October 2014
My week took a sudden upturn when I heard that S Club 7 are getting back together for Children In Need (as opposed to "Former Bubblegum Popstars in Need... of a few quid"-not quite as catchy nor politically correct). I challenge anyone not to bop along to "Don't Stop Movin'" although few could match me on throwing a few shapes on the dance floor akin to Bradley and the gang. The breaking news on...
The wrath of the Chesh (sequel to 'Revenge of the Sith' - you know where to find me George), was incurred by none other this week than the fragrant Sarah Beeny. Let me say that I have met Ms B and am the first in the queue to appreciate her astute business sense, perspicacity and substantial portfolio (she has some great houses as well....). She has made a very successful career from applying and...
...because sentiment has a reference to nothing beyond itself..." David Hume; Of The Standard of Taste and other Essays Eruditely expressed by the 18th century Scottish philosopher, essayist and economist. Before the woes (dependent upon your political blood type), of Clacton and Manchester triumphed in forcing Ebola, ISIS and other matters of genuine world-changing import off the front pages, the lot...
Whilst waiting last Sunday for the Ryder Cup to begin its final exertions and to unbeknownst to us all (not least the PGA in America), for Phil Mickelson to be the living embodiment of "There is no 'I' in team ,but there is a 'Me'", I read an article in The Sunday Times, 'Home Section' penned by Graham Norwood, entitled, "The Hard Sell". The article highlighted 6 different ways to find a buyer for a...
