30/04/2026

CHAIRMAN OF THE BORED

So fed up today. Not in a depressed or despair driven way, just bored. I was wanting to go into town on my mobility scooter but I'm expecting about three different things being delivered and have no real timeframe of when, so don't want to be out of the house and miss them.

Expected items in bagging area

Medications

Signed Civic Green LP

New Wallet 

I definitely don't want to be out when the LP comes, just in case it's the same chap that delivered my Shindig magazine this week who FOLDED it before putting it in our post box. I was fuming (see Tuesday's video diary). Our usual post lady is lovely. She wouldn't have been so ignorant.

So yes, nothing to do but sit here. Might put some tunes on and carry on with my book. (I'm re-reading Chariots of the Gods? by Erich von Däniken)

TTFN

Sime

29/04/2026

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Went with Vic to take the wumps for a walk again last night, and again forgot to take my new POV camera.

Usual route which took us past the mural, and YES the typo has been corrected. Looks superb in the sunshine.

After that it was back down and around Oakwell again. Then home 

28/04/2026

SWEET SWEET, THE MEMORIES YOU GAVE ME

We were in the Premier League once you know 

Only the once, but we made it.

Unlikely to happen again any time soon.

There's been mumblings about having something to mark it for a while, and mumblings about a mural somewhere. Separate mumblings, but they were there.

Then someone stepped up and started to do something about it.

As a resident of the Oakwell area and a Tarn fan, I was asked for my opinion (i know, right?) and I suggested a couple of large flat walls which were taken under consideration, and that's where my direct involvement ended, albeit staying in touch with one of the main protagonists.

After stumbling over the first real potential site, the local paper shop owner was approached. 

He was extremely willing to have the proposed painting on his property, and so the plan became to really begin.

A fundraiser was created that took only ten days to get the amount required (and more) and so the work started. 

Scaffolding went up, Paul Staveley got to work and this morning the scaffolding came down and it's done.

Well, sort of. 

As an 80's/90's kid, there's an E that shouldn't be there, but it's getting fixed.

And here it is. 

BEFORE 

AFTER

Personally, I reckon it's fantastic (even better when the spelling error is fixed)

You?

TTFN

Sime.

27/04/2026

SLOW NEWS DAY

Not a great deal to tell you today, and not really feeling the urge to type.

Fingers hurting, head aching, fuming with Amazon just dumping a parcel at my door without knocking on the door or ringing the bell. I was in the front room and the Wumps were barking, so no way of missing him, but even so...

TTFN

Sime

26/04/2026

IN THESE SHOES?

Ever since I had my scooter accident way back in 2002 I've struggled with footwear. My right ankle was fused and at an odd angle, so consequently I wear shoes/trainers out easily, and can't cope with a heel. 

Which brings me to these...

See, Vic offered to buy me some Birkenstocks for our holiday, but I said no, there's no way I'm having her pay Birkenstock money when we don't know if A, they'll be comfortable and B, if they'll last.

So bought some from Cotton Traders for less than half the price, and to be fair, I've had them in constantly since they came yesterday and they're doing the trick. 

No, not exactly Mod, but we're going to Crete, can't be wearing my Clarks and bowling shoes.

TTFN

Sime. 

25/04/2026

WE'RE GOING WHERE THE SUN SHINES BRIGHTLY

We're going to Crete soon.

Decided after last year's nonsense that we needed to spoil ourselves, so we're booked into a five star resort, ground floor apartment, with lots to do if I don't feel up to going out. 

Sit me by the side of the pool with a book and I'll be sorted. 

Counting the days.

TTFN

Sime.

24/04/2026

TAKE IT WHERE YOU CAN GET IT

It's not very often Baxter will jump up and sit with you for any length of time, but not him and Bella hate Vic's walking mat, so come lay in the room out of the way.

Bella will spend all day laid next to me, not Baxter.

Last night was different, he got up and laid there for ages 

Granted, they're both very keen to keep an eye open for when Vic is due home. They have an uncanny knack of knowing it's almost time.

My best mates. They've kept me sane. Love em.

TTFN

Sime

23rd April 2026

EVERY GIRL'S CRAZY 'BOUT A SMART DRESSED MAN

Sorted my drawers out 

Got rid of a lot of stuff, some of which I no longer wear, some of which is too big for me. Yes, you read that right, too big.

Still got my wardrobe to go through, but filled almost two bags so far.

And the pile on the studio sofa?

That's holiday clobber, which once we come back in June will be vacuum packed and stored.

*any bagged clothes will go to the clothing bank*

TTFN

Sime

22/04/2026

NO LONGER BIMBLING

I love scooters, adore them. They've been a huge part of my life since I can remember.

Owned a few, this is a handful of them.

They've been more than a mode of transport, they've been a way of life (sic).

My latest one is Lola, a Royal Alloy GPS automatic.

Yes, it looks like a Lambretta, but it's not. I know that, in fact when I had my Bimble Bum SC hoody made I had them put "I know, but I never said it was" on the back, to just so folks know.

I've not been on Lola since last January, and to be brutally honest, it's looking increasingly unlikely that I shall again in the foreseeable future simply because of my stability.

Now obviously, this upsets me, but I'm not saying never. Royal Alloy now do a sidecar model, which would negate my need to put my feet down (and give me a handy place for my sticks)

Only time will tell. 

21/04/2026

YOU WILL RESPECT MY AUTHORITY 

I've fallen down a rabbit hole of watching videos of American folks getting pulled by the police.

It's leaving me slack jawed at their ignorance and stupidity.

"Can I see your licence and registration" is predominantly met with resistance that in most cases ends up with them being physically removed from their "vee-hic-cule" and put into cuffs.

And don't get me started on the whole "sovereign citizen" malarkey.

Seriously, go have a look. You'll lose hours. 

TTFN

Sime