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I had doubts his QO-ability for DDP purposes, but as I'm always on the look-out for suitable Rons, he's worth bearing in mind.

One of my original DDP Rons (2011-2014). He got dropped for a more famous, QO-able Ron and because I couldn't really find any recent evidence that he was still alive.

I watched it (The Queens' Gambit) before the hype, so wasn't really expecting anything; I enjoyed it, but I suspect that if I'd watched it following all the rave reviews, I'd have p;robably felt it didn't live up to expectations. This is also the reason I rarely recommend anything, though I did enjoy Feel Good which was on C4, and may be on Netflix.

I never considered this possibility when doing my entry. I've entered a vegan (oo-er missus!).

Meat Loaf Larry Lamb Ian Wright

More useful in a swimming pool.

Ten years since DL-Con IV, the first I attended. Also in attendance, Maryport, Rotten Ali, NAP and Six. Much London Pride consumed.

I don't think this one is here (Yes, I did see it through to the end).

Speaking of which, William Russell* is 96 today *not the basketball player.

Gwyn Jones, double title winner with Wolves in the 50s, has died aged 85. Was later Bristol Rovers captain, and was an whistle-blower, reporting the fact he'd been offered a bribe to help throw a game (not a referee).

This article, reporting the death of Michael Banana, would indicate that Mrs Banana is still alive, given that President Mnangagwa has offered her his condolences on the death of her son.

Soooo last lockdown

Founder Ted Turner is 82 today, while long-time talk-show host Larry King is 87 today

Re Fairytale... I reckon if the BBC had just played the bowdlerised version without saying a word, 99.9% of the population either wouldn't notice or wouldn't care. I'm don't understand why they (the beeb) are making a point of announcing it. They haven't, to the the best of my knowledge, ever announced they aren't showing I Spit on Your Grave because it might cause offence. I mean if they're worried about offending people, get rid of Mrs Brown's Boys for a start.

List of fares from our local bus company. Am I missing something, or is the four--day ticket more that the cost of 2 two-day tickets?