Michael Palaeologus

Baggy this swim suit.

What, so that the blood splashes wont show on their nice shiny red appliances? With dignity hoists crotch and clambers out of the pool. Clutching a snorkel - where did that come from?

oh not again .....

Its an ecologiclly friendly bathing costume DM. My Mum knitted it for me, recycling some old cardies. My crotch may be round my knees, but my carbon footprint is light.

or - dont BBQ the vegetarians at all - it seems a trifle harsh.

Strolls manfully into the Lounge with a navy blue, knitted, Victorian style, voluminous bathing cossie under the arm. Hops behind japanese screen and changes - emerges - like a butterfly - except dark blue and knitted. Dives into pool and surfaces next to the blessed DM. Not a bad life really.

Why dont we try a more commercial Supey new world wine? To compare and contrast old world "haute" wine with the new world competition. I am fascinated with the battle royal between the French artisnal approach (regionally based - tradition, tradition, tradition) and the new world approach (varietal base and lots of stainless steel). Personally I am a fan of the latter and find the traditional french approach has a touch of the Emperors new clothes to it (mostly, its a bit tasteless, but nobody will say so) BUT am I being a pleb? So, how about a Rosemont or a Wolf Blass - stuff I call "quaffing wine"? It might be interesting to stand back a bit and share thoughts. I am happy to nominate a wine - purchased from Sainsbos for ease. Thoughts?

Are we going to have another "Blow-Ins versus Cockerney Locals" argument again? the are SO much fun.

Can I sign up for the holiday?

Your tennants should have the round-robin letter that came to everybody arranging the Gowlett meeting - this has the contact details on it. I cant find mine!

You are a very bad Tilly Trotter today. Still it has brought all sorts of perverse thoughts to mind. LOUNGED!!

I dont know many Lyons I have to admit. Although I think one lives behind my water tank. It growls at me.

Yup. I live in Altima Court (and am Spartacus). You need 2 wall plugs for Sky+ and we all have just the one. I am not sure if we can get Sky+ without the common system being upgraded. You can get normal Sky - just sign up and the local contractor comes round and connects you to the communal dish on the roof. After the letter we all got there was a meeting at the Gowlett. As Mark says about 20-25 apartments were represented. People from each block took responsibility for gathering views via a questionnaire that was distributed via the letter boxes. That was about 3 weeks ago - no feedback yet. I did get the impression that there was little interest. Trying to coordinate 74 flats was a big issue, many are rented so the current residents arent interested (ditto the owners) and many people cant be faffed. There was a suspicion that Peverel (the managing agents) may well be in the frame to buy the freehold from Laing - as that is often what happens. They have at least mended the fence and the garage gate. Then there is the Pulsacoil issue ....

Me too, me too, me too, me too, me too, me too - huh?

Couldnt he just have his own tea rather than denying Lyon or Barry?

*"Hope the new job is going well Polly and that we will hear more from you once you are properly established - Would you like a Tunnocks Tea-cake to have with your afternoon tea?"*

Its playing with the Unicorns. You will meet them again very soon.

Isnt there enough greenery in ED? We have a zillion trees and parks and stuff we are one big green lung. A few scraggy bushes at Sainsbos is a small price to pay for a better retail experience is it not?

*You aint seen nuthin yet*

Apparently you have to have a standy-up tent. I have a contact in the know. ;-)

I have a strange feeling of deja vue.

*Get that dog off my parts and that cattle prod from out of my chuff!!* *No, on second thoughts, you can get the dog off me, but the cattle prod can stay* *Hoofs small, disusting mutt across the Lounge, extracts cattle prod (it does come a bit sharp) and launches it spear-like at Dat-Bog* *Gazes and sighs at Ana, poures another glass of Sancerre for Tilly T* *Eases self into comfy seat and pulls out copy of Bean-Growers Monthly - hmm, the lovely read-headed Miss Fagiolli 2007 looks rather familiar*

Channel 4 seem to be diving into the world of tabloid journalism on a number of fronts. It is a huge shame on a channel that was meant to be a cut above the rest.

HOW do you re-integrate a rapidly lactating donkey into society DM?! I was rather hoping that some of your City slicker Blog readers would have large country homes with absorbant lawns. I didnt do nuffin to Ana, honest. Sadly.

*Provides Tilly T with a large glass of Sancerre* *Looks at Huguenot in a Neanderthal jealous sort of way* *Sidles over to Ana "Oh look Ana, there is some dust on the floor just infront of me, you should really bend over and deal with it"* *"Keep that mut away from me D-M* *Finds periscope*