The place Copenhagen. The time 1944. The German occupation. Citron, (Mads Mikkelsen), is living on fear, hate and desperation. He cannot sleep and he is always stressed. Being in the resistance he cannot live with his wife and daughter and his marriage is failing. He drives red headed, smartly dressed, cold Bent, code named Flame, (Thure Continue Reading
March 31, 2009
Walk to Hampton Court
Walked to Hampton Court Palace through Bushy Park. Saw this amazing dog. Takes around four hours to groom. Over the winter you can go around the back of the palace for free. Today is the last day you can go. Tomorrow, April 1st they charge and that ain't no joke. When Hampton Court was built there was a fashion for stylish Continue Reading
March 29, 2009
Walk to Teddington Lock
Walked to Teddington Lock and saw the following: Continue Reading
March 29, 2009
My new hobby- photographing photographers
This was taken in Kew Gardens in early March, 2009. This is the haunt of the ameteur nature photographer. He stalks his prey and scant attention to his own personal safety gets close to his prey. See also plane over pond. The plane flies noisely over the pond on its way to London Heathrow. There are great arguments against Heathrow Continue Reading
March 25, 2009
A load of bankers
Our holiday flights were paid on my BMI, British Midland, credit card, which is owned, or managed, by mbna. So the letter stating we have been unable to process your recent Direct Debit to your account for one of the following reasons: Your bank has declined the payment request Your mandate has been cancelled with your bank Your bank details Continue Reading
March 25, 2009
An ad I like
An old fool and his money are soon parted, but he'll die with a smile on his face. Continue Reading
March 25, 2009
Me and Van Gough
The picture does not give him credit. But I really like the self portrait of Van Gough. As youn move around the painting it changes. The Courtauld Institute is really worth a visit. It has a vast range of paintings, furniture and some sculptures. On Mondays entrance in the morning is free. The staff are very freindly and the cafe is a quiet Continue Reading