Everyone seems to have a problem with roadworks. I have a problem with people who have a problem with roadworks. I generally don't say this out loud though, as with a lot of things, it's easier to just be neutral or slightly nod when someone is talking complete bollocks. For example, there were some roadworks … Continue reading Roadworks
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Randomly Accessed Memories
I'm a member of a group on Facebook which posts old photos of the area of Liverpool I grew up in and where my family are from. Most of the schools and houses I grew up in have been demolished which I think is why I've moved around for large chunks of my life, subconsciously … Continue reading Randomly Accessed Memories
School Daze II
When not in lessons and if it was pissing down outside we were allowed to stay in school in the corridors after lunch. This was as boring as it sounds so sometimes kids made their own fun. A particular favourite was pulling down the door closers at the top of each door, moving a safe … Continue reading School Daze II
School Daze – Lesson 1
I attended a secondary school in Liverpool called Our Lady of Fatima, a Roman Catholic institution on the outskirts of the city centre. In 1997 (when I would have been in Year 9) it was named and shamed by the new Labour government as being one of the 18 worst schools in England. Later that … Continue reading School Daze – Lesson 1
Best worst gigs ever
Below is a brief list of the best worst gigs I have ever been involved in. It should be noted that even if these gigs didn't teach me an awful lot about stand up comedy I did have an enormous fucking laugh at each of them and since, whenever they have popped into my head. … Continue reading Best worst gigs ever
Badvertising
Anyone who knows me will know that I am not a fan of advertising. To the point where if I am kicking off about it as I used to do on stage, people tend to give me that sideways glance which gives off the impression 'Oh Danny is on one about advertising again.' My main … Continue reading Badvertising
Strava
First, a disclaimer. I do use Strava and have done for years, mostly with a premium account. Secondly, some info. For those who don't know, Strava is an app that allows you to track physical exercise using the app itself or pairing it with a device that syncs to it. It's mostly used by runners … Continue reading Strava
Dumb and dumber and dumberer
Here are three random stories that caught my attention this week: Man died when gender reveal firework exploded and sprayed him with shrapnel It used to be that terror organisations like Al-Qaeda were the biggest domestic threat to the USA. But they might as well retire now as you seem to have more chance of … Continue reading Dumb and dumber and dumberer
Working From Home
Like millions of other people in the UK it is coming up to a year of working from home due to the Covid pandemic. I am one of the lucky ones in that I can do my job 100% remotely and all I really need is an Internet connection and a laptop. I don't even … Continue reading Working From Home
Kim Jong-un
Please welcome to the blog, all the way from North Korea, the Supreme Leader, the Marshall of the Republic, our very own Brilliant Comrade, weighing in at an estimated 290 lb, in the despotic corner, Kim! Jong! Un! My interest in K-dog was piqued when I found out that he is both older and younger … Continue reading Kim Jong-un
Daniel McChrystal 