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Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:14 PM
Bitter Old Men, take notice...
If I ruled the world Every day would be the first day of Spring Every heart would have a new song to sing And we'd sing of the joy every morning would bring.
If I ruled the world Every man would be as free as a bird Every voice would be a voice to be heard Take my word, we would treasure each day that occurred.
My world would be a beautiful place Where we would weave such wonderful dreams My world would wear a smile on its face Like the man in the moon has when the moon beams.
If I ruled the world Every man would say the world was his friend There'd be happiness that no man could end No my friend, not if I ruled the world.
Every head would be held up high There'd be sunshine in everyone's sky If the day ever dawned when I ruled the world.
Round here we pay to have the gardening waste bins emptied. This week the bin police rejected ours because it was 'contaminated' with soil.
Yes, it's true, there was some soil around the few clods of grass that we'd placed in the bin. They left us with a full bin and a big red notice telling us of our crime but without detailing the specifics.
So I called our waste disposal operative chief who told me about the contamination and that I had to remove it before the next collection. Apparently, the expensive recycling contract North Yorkshire Council placed can't handle soil (or gravel).
The last thing he said when I told him how displeased I was, was that I would know for next time.
@t3rcermillenium Fabulous, thanks. I might try the second one as I am not keen on 'Raw'.
Monday, 5 October 2026 at 8:11 AM
WHAT AM I READING?
Finished 'The Lonely Lake Killings' by Wes Markin, a cosy-ish crime novel set in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. This one was much better than the 1st in the series & worth a read. I am going to read the 3rd in the series, so that's a vote of confidence.
Also finished 'Murder on the Mauretania' by Edward Marston. Set in the early 1900's and written in the style of the time, it is rather plodding and a little unbelievable. I don't think I will read any more of the series.
Currently reading 'The Bingo Hall Detectives' by Jonathan Whitelaw, a light and funny cosy mystery which I have only just started.
