Of course we know Geoffrey Palmer. But who is the other actor?
The great Leonard Rossiter, famed for Rising Damp and The Fall and rise of Reginald Perrin.
He also had a bit part in 2001: A Space Odyssey, playing a Russian scientist.
Posts by Splinter
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Well, the trip is almost over and we fly back on Sunday, arriving in BA on Monday morning.
So far, we've slept in ten different locations, been to four different countries including England, Wales, Spain and France, but on the whole we've been lucky enough to stay with family and friends. That's not to mention my daughter lending me two of her cars which, as you can imagine has been an enormous help, although at Barcelona airport we hired a Nissan Juke Hybrid which was superb.
Has the UK changed? It's a question I ask myself, but the answer is yes, but not too much. The very essence of Britain remains, even if many of the employees are Romanian, Polish, Indian or other.
And let's be frank; it's almost impossible not to make comparisons with Argentina, with which there are very obvious differences.
My sisters don't lock their doors to go shopping, there are no bars on windows and no one worries about the safety that we constantly worry about in Argentina. Naturally, I'm referring to my family who live in countryside locations, so it would be different in big cities, one would imagine.
But let's be honest. As an expat, it's hard not to make comparisons, even if you tell yourself you shouldn't. A trip to a supermarket in Spain, UK or France is like entering Aladdin's Cave - the choice is overwhelming and delightful, so my eyes are out on stalks in every visit.
On the other hand, I have accepted the shortfalls of Argentina and have no reservations about returning. In fact, I'm looking forward to it because it is now my home, in spite of all its chaos, crazy prices, lack of real choice and instability. I no longer have a problem with all that, but I do wish it would drag itself out of the third world attitude, but that's another subject altogether.
Just walking around England and Wales is a real pleasure. The tranquillity, the history, the feeling of not being under potential attack, the beauty of the countryside and all its blazing green, mountains, hills, up to and including the crappy roads and ridiculous speed limits which everyone obeys.
Traffic here is overwhelming. So many cars, so little space. But heck, t 'was always thus.
Anyway, I'll just leave this from Frankie...
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Ha! Are you bringing all that back to Argentina?!
No, we haven't started on the main contraband haul yet!
I'd be eating the steak pie first.
Believe me, the steak pie was do die for, with chips and baked beans, not forgetting the HP Sauce.
Divine!
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That was hilarious and sad at the same time. Brilliantly done by Stewart.
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Two of my all time favourite actors!
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Thanks, GlasgowJohn . I’m relieved for us, but concerned for Splinter .
We're flying back on Air Europa and landing on Monday at 0740 if that makes any difference.
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So if you repeatedly refuse to carry out a request by the police, what do you think should happen next?
It was hardly a request, more like bullying, which US police forces are well accustomed to with people of colour.
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A light snack tonight compliments of Tesco.
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I'm not defending the police but if he just did what they asked him to do without being difficult all would have been okay.
Why should we obey orders from the police as if we are deemed guilty as hell from the get go?
US policing is vicious and aggressive, especially towards black people and it's totally unacceptable. On the other hand, Argentine police are nothing like this.
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The orange tree is the pub they run. Black country ales
Walked past it but never drank there. Looks nice!
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We’re also going to have this TOGETHER when we get there!
We'll be there!
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We'll have to keep tabs on this.
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I hope EZE isn't affected on Monday when we fly in.
Hijo de puta! (watch the vid)
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cool. I visited twice in the last 3 months, just so happens my wifes uncle and aunty run a pub down there.
We've been drinking in The Britannia mainly, because they serve draught Butty Bach and Thatcher's Gold cider.
It's a proper boozers' pub!
https://www.wyevalleybrewery.co.uk/our-pubs/the-britannia/
The other is The Plough.
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Really, was this necessary?
Tyreek Hill traffic stop video released by Miami policeThe American football star was briefly detained before the Miami Dolphins' first match of the season.www.bbc.co.uk -
Do you live in Hereford?
I used to live in Hereford and now we stay with my daughter who does. I suppose with autumn around the corner, this kind of weather is to be expected, but a ray of sunshine is always a bonus!
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What a fucking bitch!
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Today it's not raining in Hereford just for a change!
It's much colder now though with more rain on the way...
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And she's surprised?
