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Fireworks - A thing of the past? from grumpus ^Pro 6 days old

Are fireworks as popular as they once were? Do as many people have their own private fireworks display in the back garden? Is it because we see so ...

TTBM - Dancing on (thin) Ice! from grumpus ^Pro 286 days old

TTBM Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Brotherly X-Pop Talent Factor Celebrity Ice-Dancing in the Jungle" ...

Anger ... the new Apathy? from grumpus ^Pro 338 days old

Is it just me or are people getting angrier just lately? I notice talking with friends and neighbours that the "so what"/"not my problem" attitude is ...

Recession Depression? from grumpus ^Pro 339 days old

What is life all about now? Life for many people used to be about progress; getting on, working hard to get a raise, get promoted, provide for the family, ...

Myths - Football from grumpus ^Pro 384 days old

[ ... ] and people of his own kind. Players for the town team worked and lived within a stone's throw and could often be seen in the pubs or walking ...

Myths - Banks and Bankers from grumpus ^Pro 385 days old

A bank is set up by a responsible and trusted business person as a service to the community and an honourable and profitable concern. People deposit ...

A Taste of London 2012 Olympics? from grumpus ^Pro 443 days old

The Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics lasted about 5 hours and involved thousands of amazing performers all moving in perfect unison. I watched ...

The Real Grumpus from grumpus ^Pro 460 days old

Thanks to all my friends for their kind birthday wishes, I am now officially a septuagenarian. I had a wonderful day which included Mrs Grumpus buying ...

Knife Crime Comes of Age from grumpus ^Pro 482 days old

Hi dare Bruv! How's it hanging, Man? Jus to let you know I is fed up wiv havin' nuthin' to do since they closed the Darby and Joan club on my estate. ...

Profile Problem Solved ... Who's to Blame? from grumpus ^Pro 671 days old

I spent about 2 hours this morning trying unsuccessfully to change my profile on Blog.co.uk. I wanted to bring it up to date for 2008. Having torn out ...