Richard
@ornette.bsky.social
I like jazz, wine, especially sherry, and the law. Wine blog at https://ricmmorris.wordpress.com
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Absolutely glorious thread on the Telegraph's "Whisper it" series.
I would "whisper it", too, if I was putting out this much drivel...
I would "whisper it", too, if I was putting out this much drivel...
December 16, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Absolutely glorious thread on the Telegraph's "Whisper it" series.
I would "whisper it", too, if I was putting out this much drivel...
I would "whisper it", too, if I was putting out this much drivel...
Can’t visit Jerez and not try Maestro Sierra.
September 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Can’t visit Jerez and not try Maestro Sierra.
Another cracking Manza from the Casa de Jerez.
September 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Another cracking Manza from the Casa de Jerez.
Another excellent lunch at Pan e Vini in Erdington. Regional Italian food done well.
July 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Another excellent lunch at Pan e Vini in Erdington. Regional Italian food done well.
@politicalhackuk.bsky.social Guardian xword, today, 1 across
July 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
@politicalhackuk.bsky.social Guardian xword, today, 1 across
Simpson's Birmingham, 1*. Still the best. Great setting, classy food, lovely staff.
July 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Simpson's Birmingham, 1*. Still the best. Great setting, classy food, lovely staff.
Is Dos the best value Palmas?
June 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Is Dos the best value Palmas?
Some of the best Manzanilla money can buy.
June 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Some of the best Manzanilla money can buy.
Excellent wine bar in Paleochora, SW Crete: Romeiko
May 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Excellent wine bar in Paleochora, SW Crete: Romeiko
@theguardian.com I’m not a fan of the new app layout. Seems less intuitive and harder to access area.
May 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
@theguardian.com I’m not a fan of the new app layout. Seems less intuitive and harder to access area.
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At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
April 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
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Pronouns: really what is the problem? Seems basic courtesy that you’d call people what they prefer to be called. If it’s not really your thing, well do your best & try and avoid giving offence. But the idea that you’d actually prohibit or penalise people for any of this - incomprehensible
March 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Pronouns: really what is the problem? Seems basic courtesy that you’d call people what they prefer to be called. If it’s not really your thing, well do your best & try and avoid giving offence. But the idea that you’d actually prohibit or penalise people for any of this - incomprehensible
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This week’s planning committee (13th Feb) is a big one - a few major applications, some deferrals coming back and a new chair (not sure why) with some big shoes to fill as the last two have been very capable. So here are a few thoughts. 1/n
February 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This week’s planning committee (13th Feb) is a big one - a few major applications, some deferrals coming back and a new chair (not sure why) with some big shoes to fill as the last two have been very capable. So here are a few thoughts. 1/n
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Our new report: the world's most convincing fake company - and how it tried to seize a gold mine in Ukraine
That leads to 60 fake companies, £300bn of fake gold & even a fake country. With backing from the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Nadhim Zahawi and Baroness Mone. All fake.
That leads to 60 fake companies, £300bn of fake gold & even a fake country. With backing from the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Nadhim Zahawi and Baroness Mone. All fake.
taxpolicy.org.uk
February 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Our new report: the world's most convincing fake company - and how it tried to seize a gold mine in Ukraine
That leads to 60 fake companies, £300bn of fake gold & even a fake country. With backing from the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Nadhim Zahawi and Baroness Mone. All fake.
That leads to 60 fake companies, £300bn of fake gold & even a fake country. With backing from the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, Nadhim Zahawi and Baroness Mone. All fake.
Excellent lunch at the friendly Pane E Vino in Erdington. Wild boar sauce with pappardelle:
February 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Excellent lunch at the friendly Pane E Vino in Erdington. Wild boar sauce with pappardelle:
A decent amontillado:
February 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
A decent amontillado:
Classy amontillado with clear manzanilla base.
January 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Classy amontillado with clear manzanilla base.
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Indeed
If we must have political honours, I'm not clear why "knighthood for three-time Mayor of London" is an outrage, while "peerage for guy who ran once for Mayor and lost" is absolutely fine...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Shaun Bailey under pressure to decline peerage after Partygate video
Video appears to show Tory workers dancing at mid-lockdown ‘jingle and mingle’ event during Bailey’s London mayoral bid
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Indeed
High alcohol but not noticeable and a very refined, subtle expression of Garnacha:
December 31, 2024 at 6:51 AM
High alcohol but not noticeable and a very refined, subtle expression of Garnacha:
Pure, clean Syrah. Moreish. From The Wine Society.
December 31, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Pure, clean Syrah. Moreish. From The Wine Society.
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Farage summed up perfectly.
December 6, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Farage summed up perfectly.
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It's a tricky award this year for the Spectator really. You see, Keir Starmer took his party from one of its worst results of all time to a landslide majority. Ed Davey multiplied his party's seats by a factor of 9. Nigel Farage put his party on the map in a way it hadn't been before. Who to pick
December 4, 2024 at 11:16 AM
It's a tricky award this year for the Spectator really. You see, Keir Starmer took his party from one of its worst results of all time to a landslide majority. Ed Davey multiplied his party's seats by a factor of 9. Nigel Farage put his party on the map in a way it hadn't been before. Who to pick