Twix brownies and race night.

A further bonus in that the cinder toffee (apparently a Welsh term; the English call it Hokey Pokey. Apparently England is easily confused with New Zealand and I was Welsh in the 70s in particular) is a firm favour with all, including Mrs C, who isn't a big chocolate fan but does love the more routine jellies and sugar-based stuff.

Easy dad points there, then.

The Twix brownies have come out really well, possibly the most...

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Mrs C had a great idea about the race night which would make it a bit more of a show (and which I hadn't thought of) and which means no extra work for me so we've carried it over to #54. Six-race card and a further sister meeting on Bank Holiday weekend.

Recommended listening - Transvision Vamp, I Want Your Love



How big would this have been in a full-on internet and video age? Baby, I Don't Care was a bigger hit, Wendy James looked phenomenal...

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...and I'm not putting up "Deck of Cards". I will, however, ramp up the cheese a bit and play a track that every 70s football fan knew a local version...

Recommending listening - Terry Jacks, Seasons in the Sun



Little to add, to be honest. Had a couple of dial-ins, one where I didn't really learn anything but got a lot of reassurance out of, and the other which was the usual check-in that is invariably a bit of a mental boost....

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#51 started with the zombie apocalpyse.

At 4.30 to 5am, we lost power. I assumed one of the appliances had tripped but when I actually got enough light to check the fortunately very accessible board, all were intact. The alarm, however, was extremely upset and was wailing away.

After a few minutes I noticed the early-rising builder who lives opposite was on the drive looking about, and the tone of our alarm had changed -or had it? I went outside and shared a few...

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*Raises bats in acknowledging the number*

A bit 'Strike It Lucky' that, where a 92-year-old says his age and the audience applaud, basically saying 'well done for not dying'.

Recommended listening - Paul Simon, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover



I promise there'll be no UFOs in this area for tomorrow.

Carried out a work review which I needed as it settled some contents that were in transit. Made a very easy banoffee...

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