Captain

The original concept related simply to the vanity of the uniform – but given the way that Covid-19 has decimated the aviation industries I felt a certain moderation was required …

Circular

Been a while since I’ve taken a pop at our local orbital motorway!  A few months ago the traffic levels had fallen so much that it was (almost) a joy to drive along.  Now the traffic seems pretty much back to normal – or maybe that should be the “new normal” as most super-fast cars […]

Visor

I still don’t understand.  What stops all the nasty particles and droplets in the air from simply whizzing around the sides of the plastic shield when the wearer breathes in and out?  Maybe someone can explain …

Staycation

Predicting increased umbrella sales this summer and a corresponding drop in the amount of sun cream sold – remember you heard it here first (or maybe not!) …

Bully

Slightly surprised to discover that there really are carnivorous snails, some even introduced from distant lands to control native snail populations  …

Carbon Footprint

Bit disappointed at this apparent lack of gallantry – he could/should have pointed out that there would be plenty of time to chat whilst walking or cycling instead …

Thingamajig

When you can find a thing quicker than you can name it, then it’s probably time to … err … whatchamacallit!

Coins

As far as I can recall the only time I’ve used cash in the past three months is when I’ve tossed to a coin to decide who should start a game …