We’re from Porthcurno Telegraph Museum. People don’t realise how significant Porthcurno is to the history of communications – the first ever message was sent by telegraph in 1871 between Porthcurno and Bombay. It… Continue reading
“You look completely beautiful. Can I take your photo?” “Oh! Yes of course. I like your look too. I’m crap at summer.” “What is that thing you’re carrying?” “It’s a hurdy gurdy.” “Oh,… Continue reading
“How would you like me, darling?” “How would you like to be seen?” “Drunk, normally.” .
“I used to be a bank manager and now I’m a support worker for people with learning disabilities. Banking has stopped being about people and now it’s all about targets and paperwork. I… Continue reading
“It’s still some hot, isn’t it – the grass is going to need cutting again soon.” “It must keep you busy looking after these grounds. Have you been a gardener for long?” “Yeah.… Continue reading
“I was drawn from over there to the glory of your hair. Can I take your portrait?” “I’ve had loads of compliments for my hair today. I think it’s because the sun is… Continue reading
“Would you mind me taking your photo? My blog responds well to a good beard.” “No problem, although the beard’s a pain in the ar – a pain in the face.” “I detect… Continue reading
“It says ‘part of the family’ on our badges, and that’s not just the usual management garbage – it actually IS a family business with a family ethos. Did you see that documentary?… Continue reading
Me: “You look cool in those safety glasses.” Colleague: “Yeah, like Morrissey.” Me: He’s far too young to know who Morrissey is. Karl: Yeah. Not Morrissey – Justin Bieber. Me: Justin Bieber? You… Continue reading
One of Bodmin’s Helliers showing no signs of fatigue despite spending all Bodmin Riding day taming the beast and crawling the pubs in the scorching sun. “Through Bodmin Town a-riding we will go!… Continue reading
