"guys with cats…I don’t know": Seinfeld Series 1, Episode 5

The Stock Tip is the finale (or perhaps that’s too grand a term) for Series 1. Once again you can feel David and Seinfeld finding their comedy writing feet. And once again there are a number of foreshadowing topics and characterisations for future series, including George’s homophobia, Jerry’s Superman obsession, Kramer’s crazy money-making schemes and […]

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“guys with cats…I don’t know”: Seinfeld Series 1, Episode 5

The Stock Tip is the finale (or perhaps that’s too grand a term) for Series 1. Once again you can feel David and Seinfeld finding their comedy writing feet. And once again there are a number of foreshadowing topics and characterisations for future series, including George’s homophobia, Jerry’s Superman obsession, Kramer’s crazy money-making schemes and […]

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Here is the profusely flowering bottlebrush in my front yard. When I arrived at this house nearly three years ago someone had cut it off right down to the stump. Why? I don’t know. There was another one right next to it but it failed to revive. Since then though this one has defied the […]

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Here is the profusely flowering bottlebrush in my front yard. When I arrived at this house nearly three years ago someone had cut it off right down to the stump. Why? I don’t know. There was another one right next to it but it failed to revive. Since then though this one has defied the […]

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Wendy’s Week of TV: Part 15

Sunday: Who do you think you are? Barbara Windsor (she of the Carry On films) was the subject this evening. Her family history rooted in the East End of London was interesting but what was more fascinating was THAT HAIR. Many peroxided animals and/or birds may have been harmed in the construction of her “do” […]

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Wendy’s Week of TV: Part 15

Sunday: Who do you think you are? Barbara Windsor (she of the Carry On films) was the subject this evening. Her family history rooted in the East End of London was interesting but what was more fascinating was THAT HAIR. Many peroxided animals and/or birds may have been harmed in the construction of her “do” […]

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All this and chocolate tart to finish

Jinx and I were treated to a lovely lunch by Sue today. How civilised to leave work and have a home cooked meal that didn’t involve crowding into a noisy restaurant. Not that I’ve got anything against noisy restaurants. I like them and frequent them often. But sometimes it’s pleasant to have a relaxing change. […]

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All this and chocolate tart to finish

Jinx and I were treated to a lovely lunch by Sue today. How civilised to leave work and have a home cooked meal that didn’t involve crowding into a noisy restaurant. Not that I’ve got anything against noisy restaurants. I like them and frequent them often. But sometimes it’s pleasant to have a relaxing change. […]

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"I cannot overstate this…no soft cheeses of any kind": Seinfeld Series 1, Episode 4

Here we are with The Robbery. Jerry is certainly wearing an awfully dated black and white patterny tie for the opening monologue. First to the apartment with Jerry packing for a trip and readying Elaine to take on the responsibility of house sitting. Best of all his instructions, rules for the refrigerator where apart from […]

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“I cannot overstate this…no soft cheeses of any kind”: Seinfeld Series 1, Episode 4

Here we are with The Robbery. Jerry is certainly wearing an awfully dated black and white patterny tie for the opening monologue. First to the apartment with Jerry packing for a trip and readying Elaine to take on the responsibility of house sitting. Best of all his instructions, rules for the refrigerator where apart from […]

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