On Friday evening I ventured to Stoke Newington and joined friends at Lower The Tone (The Oak Bar, Green Lanes). Having trekked to the other side of London and endured a public transport nightmare in the process (and got a bit lost), I decided to throw caution to the wind and get a minicab the last couple of miles.
I got into the Mercedes and the man asked me where I was going - 'Green Lanes' I say, 'The Oak Bar'.
'oh yes, I know it' he replies 'I have many lesbian women in my cab'
He continued on..... 'You like women, men or both?'
'that's none of your business' was my indignant reply.
After assuring me that he 'didn't care, so long as everyone is happy, my daughter she is lesbian , I want her to be happy' he went on to enquire if I wanted a jacuzzi. I was perturbed by this turn of events and so revealed that I didn't like jacuzzis as I have low blood pressure.
'No jacuzzi? What about group sex? You like group sex? I can take you for group sex, I have a list of all the best places. I have many lesbian women, they all know me to ask for the group sex'
'No' I said 'I don't want group sex' (all the while thinking, what I want is for this cab ride to end)
'You just like to talk? That's OK, I give you my number, if ever you get lonely you call me - I can get you the woman, the man, whatever you want'
Only in London..........
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Sunday, 29 June 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
What The Fuck???
The Germans are known for their culinary skills.
Especially in respect of reconstituted meat products, but really......a cheeseburger in a can? Complete with salad and the bun?
I am almost tempted to get one, just so I can see what it really looks like when you pull back the lid......
4euro's apparently......
Sunday, 22 June 2008
Friday, 13 June 2008
you shall go to the ball....
Quite possibly the campest thing seen in Brixton. Ever.
What would you do if your beloved showed up at the registry office in this?
Run like the clappers would be my advice......
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Fame - it's gonna cost...
Yesterday was a beautiful day in old London. In celebration I cracked open a beer, sat on my balcony and watched the world go by. My peace was shattered around 4pm when a gaggle of schoolgirls starting screaming with delight. 'Oh My God' they yelled 'I can't believe it's you'.
Who was the object of this adoration? Who was surrounded by about 20 girls and was posing for photo's by the bra stall...............a movie star? a well known athlete? a music artiste?
I had to peer really hard. I sort of recognised her. It was Carol from last years Big Brother
Which got me thinking - what makes people worthy of fame these days? Is it talent? Is doing something extraordinary? Is it appearing on TV for five minutes? What would Andy Warhol make of it all?
Who was the object of this adoration? Who was surrounded by about 20 girls and was posing for photo's by the bra stall...............a movie star? a well known athlete? a music artiste?
I had to peer really hard. I sort of recognised her. It was Carol from last years Big Brother
Which got me thinking - what makes people worthy of fame these days? Is it talent? Is doing something extraordinary? Is it appearing on TV for five minutes? What would Andy Warhol make of it all?
Saturday, 7 June 2008
I'll never look at a photo of Diana the same again
Bridget McManus-lesbain comedian
http://www.5min.com/Video/True-Confessions-Masturbation-21798325
Oh dear.................................
http://www.5min.com/Video/True-Confessions-Masturbation-21798325
Oh dear.................................
Thursday, 5 June 2008
So - it's Sen Barack Obama
I am a political junkie, I make no apologies for it.
I firmly believe in the democractic ideal - or I will until something better comes along (which hasn't happened so far). I believe that the right to vote is a responsibility that should be taken seriously and which should be used with thought and consideration. Though I am still struggling to come to terms with Boris......
Although not a citizen of the USA - or even someone who visits that country, I have been fascinated by the US presidential candidate selection race. I am not sure if I prefer a presidential system of government or the more familiar (to me) westminster system, but that is by the by. The United States of America is the worlds super power (the only one for now -- until China really starts flexing), so what happens there economically, socially and politically has an effect on me.
The US has two parties - the Republicans and the Democrats (independents and smaller parties making inroads into the upper echelons of power is almost impossible). Each party will put forward a candidate for the presidency of the US and voting will take place in November. The republicans have chosen their candidate - John McCain a white man in his 70's who is a Vietnam war hero, leans toward the socially liberal, is a libertarian economically and is a defence hawk.
It has been the Democratic nomination race which has fascinated us, it has been political viagra and has been, quite possibly, a defining moment in modern politics. Two candidates vieing for the votes in primaries across the nation. One candidate - a white woman in her 60's, a child of the 60's, a former 'first lady', a two time senator and someone who has clearly been positioning herself for a White House run for at least eight years. Hillary Clinton. In the other corner - a black man in his 40's, also a child of the 60's (but in the real sense), a one term senator, an outsider, someone seems t inspire and who is promising change. Barack Obama.
Barack Obama has won the first race. While Clinton has yet to concede her race is over, it is clear that the woman who felt a great sense of entitlement has had that entitlement removed. It now appears she is positioning herself for the vp spot. Whistling in the wind springs to mind.
I am absolutely certain that Clinton was subjected to sexism from the media and from the Obama camp. That is a disgrace in the 21st century. What is equally unacceptable is for heartfelt Clinton supporters (and there are many - Clinton actually won more votes) to declare that they intend to vote for McCain or abstain from voting. This is petty and childish.
It will be fascinating will be to watch and see what impact race has on the presidential race and it will be fascinating to observe the internet viral campaign against Obama-this has already started.
Will it turn out that while Obama has won the Democratic heart, the rest of the US is not ready? Would Clinton have won against McCain, but Obama won't? Or will this really be a turning point, an indication of how far one country has come in my lifetime - a black president, one born during a time of segregation........
All in all, we political junkies are in for an interesting ride. It's gonna be good
I firmly believe in the democractic ideal - or I will until something better comes along (which hasn't happened so far). I believe that the right to vote is a responsibility that should be taken seriously and which should be used with thought and consideration. Though I am still struggling to come to terms with Boris......
Although not a citizen of the USA - or even someone who visits that country, I have been fascinated by the US presidential candidate selection race. I am not sure if I prefer a presidential system of government or the more familiar (to me) westminster system, but that is by the by. The United States of America is the worlds super power (the only one for now -- until China really starts flexing), so what happens there economically, socially and politically has an effect on me.
The US has two parties - the Republicans and the Democrats (independents and smaller parties making inroads into the upper echelons of power is almost impossible). Each party will put forward a candidate for the presidency of the US and voting will take place in November. The republicans have chosen their candidate - John McCain a white man in his 70's who is a Vietnam war hero, leans toward the socially liberal, is a libertarian economically and is a defence hawk.
It has been the Democratic nomination race which has fascinated us, it has been political viagra and has been, quite possibly, a defining moment in modern politics. Two candidates vieing for the votes in primaries across the nation. One candidate - a white woman in her 60's, a child of the 60's, a former 'first lady', a two time senator and someone who has clearly been positioning herself for a White House run for at least eight years. Hillary Clinton. In the other corner - a black man in his 40's, also a child of the 60's (but in the real sense), a one term senator, an outsider, someone seems t inspire and who is promising change. Barack Obama.
Barack Obama has won the first race. While Clinton has yet to concede her race is over, it is clear that the woman who felt a great sense of entitlement has had that entitlement removed. It now appears she is positioning herself for the vp spot. Whistling in the wind springs to mind.
I am absolutely certain that Clinton was subjected to sexism from the media and from the Obama camp. That is a disgrace in the 21st century. What is equally unacceptable is for heartfelt Clinton supporters (and there are many - Clinton actually won more votes) to declare that they intend to vote for McCain or abstain from voting. This is petty and childish.
It will be fascinating will be to watch and see what impact race has on the presidential race and it will be fascinating to observe the internet viral campaign against Obama-this has already started.
Will it turn out that while Obama has won the Democratic heart, the rest of the US is not ready? Would Clinton have won against McCain, but Obama won't? Or will this really be a turning point, an indication of how far one country has come in my lifetime - a black president, one born during a time of segregation........
All in all, we political junkies are in for an interesting ride. It's gonna be good
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
can you have a crush on a website
Is it possible to be in love with a website? If it's possible is it 'normal', or have I developed a fetish?
I am in love with AfterEllen....check it out www.afterellen.com . It has nothing to do with Ellen DeGeneres= except that it's about lesbian visibility in the media. I've lurking about in the AE bushes for about five years, but only recently become hooked, now I have withdrawal pangs if I don't log in everyday. Worried much?
Of considerable interest to me of late has been how AE has grown in the past 12 months. I used to log on because of the really sharp writing, analysis and wit. That's still there in patches, but standards have dropped as more and more regular content is added. There has been an explosion of Vlogs (or video blogs), many of which are highly entertaining and feature some very attractive women of the lesbian persuasion. Nice.
While obviously US based, there is an attempt to include content of interest to those of us living elsewhere and I am hugely impressed by the diversity of lesbians featured (though I notice no one disabled or fat - but never mind, one day)
What I've also noticed is the changing demographic - lots and lots of young lesbians/bi's and not sure's, for them AE is an affirming experience - it seems that, even in 2008, being a baby dyke is still an isolating and confusing place. What AE tells them is that life can(and will) get better.
What I have found most amusing however is the dyke drama. Even on the interweb lesbians can't help but take every opportunity to criticise, complain and over process. It is hilarious. Or it would be if it wasn't so tragic........and familiar
I am in love with AfterEllen....check it out www.afterellen.com . It has nothing to do with Ellen DeGeneres= except that it's about lesbian visibility in the media. I've lurking about in the AE bushes for about five years, but only recently become hooked, now I have withdrawal pangs if I don't log in everyday. Worried much?
Of considerable interest to me of late has been how AE has grown in the past 12 months. I used to log on because of the really sharp writing, analysis and wit. That's still there in patches, but standards have dropped as more and more regular content is added. There has been an explosion of Vlogs (or video blogs), many of which are highly entertaining and feature some very attractive women of the lesbian persuasion. Nice.
While obviously US based, there is an attempt to include content of interest to those of us living elsewhere and I am hugely impressed by the diversity of lesbians featured (though I notice no one disabled or fat - but never mind, one day)
What I've also noticed is the changing demographic - lots and lots of young lesbians/bi's and not sure's, for them AE is an affirming experience - it seems that, even in 2008, being a baby dyke is still an isolating and confusing place. What AE tells them is that life can(and will) get better.
What I have found most amusing however is the dyke drama. Even on the interweb lesbians can't help but take every opportunity to criticise, complain and over process. It is hilarious. Or it would be if it wasn't so tragic........and familiar
Saturday, 31 May 2008
trash for dinner
There is a woman I see most mornings. She is in her 60's and has a blue pull along shopping trolley. Every morning she roots and rustles her way through the bins and piles of rubbish left on the street. After filling her trolley with food rejected by others she toddles off......where does she go?
And why does she need to collect food from the street?
Have we arrived at the brave new world yet?
And why does she need to collect food from the street?
Have we arrived at the brave new world yet?
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
a question for the universe
Is it possible to eat too many jellybeans?
And, if you do, what might happen?
And, if you do, what might happen?
Tuesday, 27 May 2008
Fat Freddy's Drop - Wandering Eye
This is fat freddys drop. A dose of kiwiana. Not only a wellington mob but a LYALL BAY crew......this video cracks me up - NZ silliness at it's best
Oh, to be fabulous and gay
I've been thinking lately about the term 'gay lifestyle'. What does it mean? My lifestyle consists of going to work and coming home again - nothing especially gay about that.
I do have fabulous friends - I suppose that might qualify and I do have good taste in music and I suit hats....and despite my advancing years I dance like a maniac and I like champagne. Is this my 'gay' lifestyle?
Often the term 'gay lifestyle' is used in a disapproving tone. 'I don't want my children exposed to the gay lifestyle' and so on. This is why I object to it so much.
I also hate 'gay wedding' (often used by those getting hitched) It's a wedding. When we label our nuptials 'gay' we somehow make them less than they are. Or am I being homophobic?
Either way I'm off to my gay bed, to have a gay dream (I hope) and tomorrow? Well tomorrow I shall be as fabulously gay as I was today - eating my gay lunch, sitting on the gay tube, having a gay meeting or two........
I do have fabulous friends - I suppose that might qualify and I do have good taste in music and I suit hats....and despite my advancing years I dance like a maniac and I like champagne. Is this my 'gay' lifestyle?
Often the term 'gay lifestyle' is used in a disapproving tone. 'I don't want my children exposed to the gay lifestyle' and so on. This is why I object to it so much.
I also hate 'gay wedding' (often used by those getting hitched) It's a wedding. When we label our nuptials 'gay' we somehow make them less than they are. Or am I being homophobic?
Either way I'm off to my gay bed, to have a gay dream (I hope) and tomorrow? Well tomorrow I shall be as fabulously gay as I was today - eating my gay lunch, sitting on the gay tube, having a gay meeting or two........
Thursday, 22 May 2008
i am absolutely cream crackered
I am so tired that I can barely think.
I have tomorrow off - my plans for the day include (but are not limited to):
A sleep in
A haircut
A trip to M&S for some new undies
In other news Brixton is about to get it's very own PoundLand. This will be a welcome addition to the spending opportunities available on Brixton Rd. I like PoundLand.
I have tomorrow off - my plans for the day include (but are not limited to):
A sleep in
A haircut
A trip to M&S for some new undies
In other news Brixton is about to get it's very own PoundLand. This will be a welcome addition to the spending opportunities available on Brixton Rd. I like PoundLand.
Wednesday, 21 May 2008
Sweet Home
Feeling a bit homesick right now......
here's what I am pining for. Where I was born and raised Wellington, New Zealand
Cat Calling
I live in a street of shops.
Many of these shops have cats - these are 'working cats' whose sole purpose is to keep vermin away from the stock, they are not fluffy over indulged pets.
Over the years the cats have changed - the shop that used to have a tabby suddenly gets a black and white cat. What happened to tabby? Gone under the wheels of a truck? No good at mousing? The Black Cat was limping the last time I saw him - at christmas. The lives of these cats is not easy.
Add to the mix the feral cats that live around the back of the tube and you have colonies of poorly fed, unloved felines. Who have not been de-sexed.
At the moment the cat calling, the fighting and the screaming is reaching fever pitch and goes on all night. Soon there shall be kittens. I will phone Celia Hammond, who will catch the kittens, and some of the cats, and attempt to rehome them.
And it will start again
Many of these shops have cats - these are 'working cats' whose sole purpose is to keep vermin away from the stock, they are not fluffy over indulged pets.
Over the years the cats have changed - the shop that used to have a tabby suddenly gets a black and white cat. What happened to tabby? Gone under the wheels of a truck? No good at mousing? The Black Cat was limping the last time I saw him - at christmas. The lives of these cats is not easy.
Add to the mix the feral cats that live around the back of the tube and you have colonies of poorly fed, unloved felines. Who have not been de-sexed.
At the moment the cat calling, the fighting and the screaming is reaching fever pitch and goes on all night. Soon there shall be kittens. I will phone Celia Hammond, who will catch the kittens, and some of the cats, and attempt to rehome them.
And it will start again
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