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Flap Jack

When i was 8 my mother used to pick up bread from a farm shop on the way back from collecting us from school. Assuming the usual prerequisits laden upon young boys, such as tidy rooms and shoes which appeared … Continue reading

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Vote Tastic

Take the Who Should You Vote For? England quiz Labour 20 Liberal Democrat 20 Green 12 UK Independence -14 Conservative -14 You expected: LIB Your recommendation: Labour/Liberal Democrat Click here for more details about these results

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Mince Pies

Comparing Dutchy Original with Waitrose All Butter, our exclusive team say 4 to nill that Waitrose win. Dutchy original were acknowledged for their smell, however the texture of the pastry and a general lack of flavour let them down. It … Continue reading

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Speakers

I’ve actually started my speakers. They’re based on John Krutke’s ZDT3.5 design. I’m documenting the progress here.

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Wharfedale DV832B

I strongly suggest that nobody every buys a Wharfedale DV832B set top box. These are currently on sale in Argos punted as a low power model. I have not made any investigations into the power consumption, so I have no … Continue reading

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A C an Eb and a G walk into a bar…

The E-flat leaves, and the C and the G have an open fifth between them. After a few drinks, the fifth is diminished: the G is out flat. An F comes in and tries to augment the situation, but is … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Over the last few months I have had the privilege of working with some very great people. I have been conducted by Charles Mackerras, Andrew Davis and Mark Elder and most recently I played 3rd trumpet with the Rehearsal Orchestra … Continue reading

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Names

R : You like to drink. I : Fuckin crazy. C : You are really silly. H : You have a very good personality and good looks. A : You like to drink. R : You like to drink. D … Continue reading

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dating

Read My ResultTake the Test

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Crimes

I noticed on a thread the other day the following list of trumpet crimes and associated fines. I agree with these wholeheartedly: MUSICAL OFFENCE AND FINE Playing highest note possible in warm- up £100 Sound-checking mic with obnoxious jazz licks … Continue reading

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