Author Archives: jb

Were it not so close to the bone….

Posted on 8 February, 2014 by jb

…this might even be funny… “Am I doing this right?” “Almost.. grey socks go on the first line, black on the second, underpants……” We (I do, at least…) have a saying around here: There’s the right way and then there’s … Continue reading →

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Lunch @ Heinrichs – Die Wirtschaft

Posted on 7 February, 2014 by jb

Beef filet from grass-fed US cattle on a porcini sauce with red wine eschalottes Cod filet on a potato creme with parsley oil and olives This guy can cook….

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And I always thought that New York was expensive….

Posted on 6 February, 2014 by jb

Lobster dinner for $12.75!Hotel on 42nd St for $75 a night. Might head back there if it’s THAT cheap.. Oh. The 1982 edition, you say…….? Never mind…

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Tunes for a Tuesday – 4 February 2014

Posted on 4 February, 2014 by jb

All Your Love – Otis Rush – The Chess Story 1947-1975 (1960-1961) [Listen] Come Softly to Me – The  Fleetwoods – Billboard Top 100 – 1959 [Listen] Easy Come Easy Go – Rory Gallagher – Jinx [Listen] Ecstasy – Jj … Continue reading →

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David Simon: Someone’s going to sell shit for gold….

Posted on 3 February, 2014 by jb
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Truth in advertising…Not

Posted on 3 February, 2014 by jb
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The Year of the…..WHAT??!!

Posted on 2 February, 2014 by jb

Germany being Germany (and a country where prostitution is legal) you end up with some strange stories. This friend of mine lives in a village and his next door neighbour is a hooker. Fairly common knowledge in the road and … Continue reading →

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Blame it on the bookie.

Posted on 2 February, 2014 by jb

Cousin Dave strikes again with a VERY obscure one… I had a bet on three horses today called Sunshine, Moonlight and Good Times.   Not one of them won.   I blame it on the bookie. Here’s a hint for … Continue reading →

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Girls can’t throw. Period.

Posted on 29 January, 2014 by jb
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Ctrl X, Ctrl C, Ctrl V

Posted on 29 January, 2014 by jb
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