Posted on Sep 17, 2009
I happened to be surfing about the English Defence League’s (EDL) Forum pages (as you do) when I chanced upon this advert for Muslim Matrimonials!
English Defence League advertises Muslim Matrimonial Service
You may recall, the EDL were those jolly chaps who came visiting Birmingham a couple of weekends ago and were met enthusiastically by a coilition of anti-fascists and ‘locals’.
If proof were needed that the powers that rule over this universe (or Google) have a sense of humour then surely here it is.
Tags: englishdefenceleague, irony, muslim
Posted on Aug 26, 2009
Just got back from Italy and back to e-life — I was never a big fan of Italy, at least not in the same way I have been of say Spain. Having said that, I’ve supported the football team at various world cups, where England weren’t involved, and enjoy the food well enough. I’ve even driven and loved an italian car (ahhh blessed Bella God rest her Panda soul).
Add to those a general interest in ancient history and it seems odd that I’d never been before. But persuaded by my better half, we went to Tuscany and I think I’m now a fan of the land.
I suppose Tuscany and ‘Chiantishire’ are quite aspirational destinations and certainly the prices attest to that but there you are.
Great weather, fine food and stunning architecture and scenery … But all of that matters not so much for me as the real reason for my conversion to a italiaphile …
Tags: fiat, italy, panda, travel
Posted on Jul 20, 2009
I was four years old when Amstrong, Aldrin and Collins got to the moon and can barely remember it but I know that I did witness that most momentous achievement.
The TV is full of moon landing programs and I love it!
Tags: apollo11, clangers, moon, plumber, shuttle
Posted on Jul 9, 2009
Tucked away to the side of the library theatre in central Brum is a Yo Sushi wannabe called Woktastic.
I’ve been meaning to go there for some time but a combination of the other half’s suspicions of all things Japanese and the alarming orange colour that seems to dominate has meant I’ve not managed to get there.
Fortunately, during last week’s International Food Festival, we got a taste of the tempura squid and that prompted us to try the Orangey-Japanesey-foody place.
I’m happy to report that the all you can eat nigiri and sushi buffet did not dissappoint although the everlasting Japanese green tea only seemed to stretch to two cups each.
Tags: birmingham, food, review, sushi
Posted on Jul 4, 2009
We went to Piccolinos in Brindley Place a couple of days ago and on the whole it was a very pleasant experience.
It was a balmy evening and Oozell Square with it’s quartet of restaurants — Ikon, Thai Edge, Cielo and Piccolinos –was buzzing with diners enjoying their meals.
We ordered some bread and calamari for starters. The bread was fine enough, nothing special, however the calamari was excellent. The staff were at this stage courteous, knowledgable, attentive and unobtrusive and we had no complaints with the service when our mains were brought out. I ordered a mushroom and cheese pasta dish which was supurb and my better half enjoyed a beautifully cooked crispy duck and apple dish.
Unfortunately the service just fell away towards the end of our meal with no one paying us much attention when we were in the mood for a desert. Which is a shame as it meant that they missed out as I expect did we.
Would we go again? … Yes but we’ll get a seat inside where they might be less inclined to forget about us.
Tags: birmingham, food, review
