John Mayhew
@jmayhem11.bsky.social
Searching for a nicer place where the kind people reside.
I'm no expert either. Just aware that the ruling party in Tanzania has never 'lost' an election since independence. Which is quite an impressive feat. Think elections this month also went the 'expected' way.
November 17, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I'm no expert either. Just aware that the ruling party in Tanzania has never 'lost' an election since independence. Which is quite an impressive feat. Think elections this month also went the 'expected' way.
Having spent some time there, I think many consider Tanzania has always been a one-party state, notional elections notwithstanding.
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Having spent some time there, I think many consider Tanzania has always been a one-party state, notional elections notwithstanding.
BBC Radio then had Kelvin MacKenzie justifying the decision. This from the guy that sanctioned 'Hillsborough The Truth'...
November 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
BBC Radio then had Kelvin MacKenzie justifying the decision. This from the guy that sanctioned 'Hillsborough The Truth'...
I know you're not a football fan but when I was a kid, the FA Cup (when it was good) got me through winter. 3rd Round, 3rd Round replays, 4th round draw, games postponed in snow and replayed. It was March before you knew it.
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I know you're not a football fan but when I was a kid, the FA Cup (when it was good) got me through winter. 3rd Round, 3rd Round replays, 4th round draw, games postponed in snow and replayed. It was March before you knew it.
Brill. Lily often reminded me of the brilliant cutting lyrics and melodies of Kirsty MacColl. There will of course never be another but Lily is great in her own right.
October 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Brill. Lily often reminded me of the brilliant cutting lyrics and melodies of Kirsty MacColl. There will of course never be another but Lily is great in her own right.
What if I'm here for the gags?
September 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
What if I'm here for the gags?
Peckham Spring comes to mind
August 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Peckham Spring comes to mind
BBC reporting this as Jess Phillips 'admitted' - implication being it's her error as opposed to an attempt to improve the inherited situation.
August 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
BBC reporting this as Jess Phillips 'admitted' - implication being it's her error as opposed to an attempt to improve the inherited situation.
Russia aren't competing as far as I know but wouldn't put it past FIFA/Trump to find a unpalatable workaround.
August 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Russia aren't competing as far as I know but wouldn't put it past FIFA/Trump to find a unpalatable workaround.
Reminded me of Ched Evans case. His supporters may or may not have had a point about whether or not the threshold for crime was committed on the evidence but equally, on the uncontested evidence, his behaviour was that of a horrible, horrible person. Ditto Connelly.
August 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Reminded me of Ched Evans case. His supporters may or may not have had a point about whether or not the threshold for crime was committed on the evidence but equally, on the uncontested evidence, his behaviour was that of a horrible, horrible person. Ditto Connelly.
Some days though - and today is one of them - you are better off in a work meeting and oblivious than you are knowing the Bears score ..
August 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Some days though - and today is one of them - you are better off in a work meeting and oblivious than you are knowing the Bears score ..
Was hoping you were describing Bazball after the opening sentence.
July 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Was hoping you were describing Bazball after the opening sentence.
Well the stairs would have been hard work I guess
July 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Well the stairs would have been hard work I guess
The three kicks scored - Russo/Kelly & Bronze were as good as any you'll see in a shoot out - but yes, out of context to the rest.
July 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
The three kicks scored - Russo/Kelly & Bronze were as good as any you'll see in a shoot out - but yes, out of context to the rest.
Given time wasting can be batters or bowlers sanctions hard to police. Simplest solution would be 30 overs per session and time taken away from lunch/tea intervals. Second session to start at 1.40pm regardless..
July 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Given time wasting can be batters or bowlers sanctions hard to police. Simplest solution would be 30 overs per session and time taken away from lunch/tea intervals. Second session to start at 1.40pm regardless..
Enjoyable day at Hove. Really good attendance and always one nerdy spectator (me), happy to document it all..
June 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Enjoyable day at Hove. Really good attendance and always one nerdy spectator (me), happy to document it all..
Few days off so why not..
June 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Few days off so why not..
'foreign o-o-object in my mouth', Your Light by Big Moon because it is the only aberration in an otherwise glorious piece of pop perfection.
June 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
'foreign o-o-object in my mouth', Your Light by Big Moon because it is the only aberration in an otherwise glorious piece of pop perfection.
Will never look at Paul McCartney in the same way again.
June 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Will never look at Paul McCartney in the same way again.
Got me thinking. 'Just Like Heaven' by The Cure also qualifies I think.
May 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Got me thinking. 'Just Like Heaven' by The Cure also qualifies I think.
My Life Story in their first incarnations?
April 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
My Life Story in their first incarnations?
Bless My Cotton Socks, I'm In The News
December 23, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Bless My Cotton Socks, I'm In The News
Credit also to SA for the over-rate. Shows the Men what is possible.
December 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Credit also to SA for the over-rate. Shows the Men what is possible.
Doesn't this miss the point?. The paying spectator on any given day deserves value for money, regardless of when the match ends. I'm all for the fines.
December 3, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Doesn't this miss the point?. The paying spectator on any given day deserves value for money, regardless of when the match ends. I'm all for the fines.