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slotbadger commented on the post, Too soon? 1 day, 2 hours ago
I think a few off-colour gags in honour of the old goat are perfectly acceptable. As has been mentioned above, tact and diplomacy weren’t always his best friend. Plenty of examples of his “gaffes” have been […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Good Night and Good Riddance 2 weeks ago
This is a superb review and very poignant celebration of David Cavanagh. It would be a fitting preface to a reprint.
I loved the Creation book which was a rare blend of heft, forensic detail and readability. I […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Blogger Takeunder 2 weeks, 4 days ago
And indeed he played John Lennon in the Michael Lindsey Hogg film where he imagined what might have happened during Macca and Mr Ono’s final meeting in NY. Harris was really good as Lennon, I thought, much better […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Blogger Takeunder 2 weeks, 4 days ago
A lot of giving up in recent weeks. Maybe I’m just getting old
The Sparsholt Affair audiobook by Alan Hollingsworth. Started out great, its now settled down into tedious longeurs and I see there’s still eight […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, 12 Bowie albums in 12 months: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars 2 weeks, 6 days ago
It’s fascinating to read your thoughts encountering it for the first time and your enthusiasm has urged me to stick it on and play at maximum volume (well, a reasonable volume, there are people asleep nearby). […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Who whacked me in the arm with a hammer overnight? A Covid first jab survey. 1 month, 2 weeks ago
I had my first Pfizer shot three weeks ago. I’m the first of my group of friends and tbh seeing that teachers, people with learning disabilities etc are still to get theirs, feel a bit guilty. Apparently I qualify […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Its One Rule For Them… 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Not dismissed at all, thank you HPS. Software that is fast, clear and simple is exactly what I need.
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slotbadger commented on the post, Its One Rule For Them… 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Thunderbird looks good!
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slotbadger wrote a new post, Its One Rule For Them… 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Boring post alert, but any advice appreciated.
I use Mac’s Mail program, the one bundled in with OSX. It has never wowed me with its ease of use and filing, but in recent weeks, with several projects […] -
slotbadger commented on the post, Johnny Rogan RIP 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Hoping it wasn’t in a motorway pile up on the M6
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slotbadger commented on the post, Greatest commentaries 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Always loved the demented hysteria of Norwegian commentator Bjørge Lillelien in 1981
“We are the best in the world! We are the best in the world! We have beaten England 2-1 in football!! It is completely […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, Q magazine – The Best 100 Record Covers 2 months ago
A Black female artist on that list? You’ve got to be kidding!
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slotbadger commented on the post, Successful musical offspring of well-known actors, artists, writers, etc 2 months ago
S E-B appeared in the Sweeney? Blimey, she got started young
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slotbadger commented on the post, The Big Book Thread of 2021 – What have you just read, are you reading now and plan on reading next? 2 months, 4 weeks ago
I got the audiobook and while its brilliant, I find JCC’s elasticated monotone is best enjoyed in short doses.
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
I think it’s definitely one of – if not THE most e. and a. year of his career yes! It’s the apex of his recording career, he’s branching out into acting and actively seeking more cinema roles, he’s back from his […]
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
Merci Moose, I am flattened to hear this 🙂
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
Dave, thats a noble undertaking. Do let me know what you think!
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
Cheers! I’m always up for revisiting LPs with different guests – I think we’ve had two Hunky Dorys and people often nominate that one as their favourite. Theres quite a few still to get through!
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
Thanks! Yes, I noticed that a few times but tbh, he’s a podcast master and I’m just a gibbering fanboy so it was totally fine with me 🙂
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slotbadger commented on the post, More Buxton on Bowie 3 months ago
(I should point out that decreasing the ‘blokey’ quotient would be absolutely brilliant IMO))
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