Walking in the wake of a vaper is like being in a Bonnie Tyler video

Peanut butter and marmite

My Dad was ace. He died last year. I miss him.

If you just want somewhere clean and comfy to sleep then pod 51 is an amazing location for the money. There’s a (newer) pod 39 too.

Even the meateaters in the family might like these
http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/vegan-shepherd-s-pie/

Carrot Cake (Vegan)

Don’t panic. Stock up on Goodlife picador parsnip and carrot nut burgers and LM sausages – if you’re cooking veg, something starchy and meat for the rest of the family you can swap out the meat and use these instead for a vegan option. Batch cook and freeze portions of veggie chilli – serve on a baked potato with a salad or with rice and veg for a quick dinner. Make a choc chip and walnut banana loaf and freeze in slices to take with a packed lunch. Beans on wholemeal toast is a great easy snack. Make a vegan meal (like risotto, stir fry, pasta) for everyone and just add meat/cheese for the meateaters.

This is a good place to start looking
https://www.timeout.com/paris/en/things-to-do/cheap

Any good sheltered spots up on Dartmoor anyone can recommend?

Gidleigh Park? Forgo the mint on the pillow if you want to keep it authentic

Maybe that’s what they should rename the White House

I limit myself to one orangery and a minstrel gallery per payday. Works for me.

Louis XIV – he kept his unwashed jeans in it

Depends on applicable house style

The hoopoe (having spent a lot of 2016 in Lanzarote). Love their zebra stripes and the fact that when flat their crest feathers make them look like they’re wearing a tiny pointy aero helmet.

Artisan cheese toasties

… with the cheese on the outside
Also smashed toast on avocado

Ulysses – I’ve got a lot of time on my hands at the moment

modern life is indeed pretty crappy when you boil it down

That would work so much better if it were embroidered on a cushion

Can you have an Irish and a UK one at the same time?

Yes
You can apply for most (but not necessarily all) Irish birth etc certs you might need for your application through the HSE website here[/url]

My mum was born in Ireland. She doesn’t have an Irish passport but I applied for one last month. It’s a slow process. Eligibilty for citizenship by descent is detailed here[/url]

Sci-fi is rubbish
Carbs are ace

I liked it – I’d have been disappointed had there been anything other than daft plots and hammy acting from Benelux Cambersands

As a Tassimo owner I’d recommend a cafetiere 🙂 Tastes better, is cheaper and has less packaging than pod coffee.

Blackfish

I’ve travelled with ryanair (and easyjet) a lot this year. Only time I’ve seen staff challenge anyone’s luggage allowance was when a passenger had six items of hand luggage. It’s become pretty normal for a call to be made at the gate asking for people to put their hand luggage in the hold for free – you just leave your bag by the steps. Or you can just pay to check in a small bag – if there’s more than one of you travelling maybe you could check in one bag between you.

Genuinely amazed that anyone would even question it, but I’m overloaded on the season of goodwill to all so probably out of touch.

A few people round here could use a visit from three ghosts

Aw she has the expression of a dog who thinks if her humans really cared they’d fit a stair lift

Who do you miss this year?

My dad (15 Feb)

Kate Rusby, PJ Harvey, Cate Le Bon, British Sea Power

Don’t you open that trapdoor. You’re a fool if you dare.

Run and hide in the woodshed – you’ll be safe there …

Plus Super Furry Animals in Cardiff tonight!

Enjoy! They were completely ace at the Roundhouse last week 🙂

Joggers – dress them up with some smart shoes and a hat if you’re the captain

(Ignoring pretty much all your requirements …) Slaughtered Lamb in Farringdon and Notting Hill Arts Club 🙂

Hope it’s not irretrievably Starbucked

Wednesday Addams

Aw he’s a very handsome boy 🙂

Maybe you’ll get one in the office secret santa?

Super Furry Animals
(Maybe The Smiths and Wilco)

The Ladybird Book of the Sickie

At the risk of breaking your heart, your achy breaky heart, it’s an emphatic Yes

Aw lovely pics. Dogs are brilliant 🙂

Bovey Castle