Monthly Archives: April 2020

Book Review: Nigel Williams ~ The Wimbledon Poisoner (1990)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by odeboyz

Williams, The Wimbledon Poisoner, is a black comedy, which is, of course, tasteless in the extreme. The focus is Henry’s desire to kill his wife Elinor. After some thought he decides that the only method he can do is poisoning. … Continue reading →

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A Lester Piggot* joke

Posted on April 2, 2020 by odeboyz

Lester Piggot was discussing race tactics with his horse’s trainer. The trainer said that this is his absolutely worst horse. It had lost 23 races in a row. After the race began Lester was 30 lengths behind after a furlong. … Continue reading →

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Thornhill Road School: my first day in 1949

Posted on April 2, 2020 by odeboyz

My first day in infant school in 1949 wasn’t the best. I wasn’t used to being bullied by adults. My two older brothers had told me horror stories in our shared bedroom. “You have to obey orders straight away… if … Continue reading →

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