Hackney Natter

Arsenal coming up this weekend. It's like sunshine

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beryl77 at 2020-01-14 16:13:32

Peter725 at 2020-01-09 22:23:58

It does go on

brianN4 at 2020-01-09 16:42:03

January is dragging a little

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JennnyFF at 2020-01-01 19:54:05

Happy New Year

Have a happy new year

Rach73 at 2019-12-28 19:11:38

Happy Christmas

And a Happy New Year

Lesley87 at 2019-12-25 18:02:52

Happy Christmas

Have a great Christmas

Peter725 at 2019-12-25 15:10:16

Happy Christmas

Have a fine Day

JennnyFF at 2019-12-25 14:08:47

Happy Christmas

Have a Happy Christmas

GabIt at 2019-12-22 10:00:51

I hope Mikel is an improvement. Who wanted Wenger out?

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JennnyFF at 2019-12-17 23:15:39

After was good. Don't get too down.

Imaniman at 2019-12-17 14:35:51

ThatJack at 2019-12-16 23:44:38

I spent the last few days closeted with After. It is good and it stopped me looking too closely at the world. And gave me perspective on disappointment,

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BigJoe at 2019-12-16 23:35:00

Are you Freddie Ljungberg?

brianN4 at 2019-12-16 23:27:21

What is the question?

GabIt at 2019-12-16 08:49:10

Freddie Ljungberg is not the answer

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brianN4 at 2019-12-15 15:13:42

Labour has been tip-toeing away from the working class for a while

BigJoe at 2019-12-15 14:12:56

It is very good

DoreenX at 2019-12-15 10:05:11

After chapter 9 got me through the election. Excellent

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chatared at 2019-12-13 10:19:17

Well, that was a surprise

JennnyFF at 2019-12-12 22:44:57

So did I. There was a man having an enormous row at the polling station. And he was rather the worse for wear
Poor clerks

ThatJack at 2019-12-12 20:46:24

Got wet but did vote

brianN4 at 2019-12-11 19:20:14

Christmas Presents

Don't buy them vouchers. They'll look at you funny

bbee at 2019-12-10 14:10:56

Christmas Presents

I can't think of what to buy people for Christmas. They've already got everything. Socks aren't going to cut it

Peter725 at 2019-12-09 22:42:43

Suinday Night Monday Morning

I was wondering

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Lesley87 at 2019-12-09 22:21:01

Suinday Night Monday Morning

Meant Sunday

Lesley87 at 2019-12-08 22:01:18

Suinday Night Monday Morning

brianN4 at 2019-12-08 18:12:04

There's more coming

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GabIt at 2019-12-06 10:37:44

Changed manager - same result. I watched between my fingers

Lesley87 at 2019-12-01 15:28:46

Sunday and I'm thinking about Monday

GabIt at 2019-11-28 22:05:01

I don't know what to think any more

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brianN4 at 2019-11-28 20:42:36

Can we have the election now - get it over with

Rach73 at 2019-11-27 08:19:32

Convoy Patrol

I liked the Virginia Woolf story Kew Gardens. Rip roaring in a different sense

bbee at 2019-11-26 23:49:02

Convoy Patrol

Convoy Patrol is rip roaring stuff. Good fun

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JennnyFF at 2019-11-24 17:58:34

Peter725 at 2019-11-24 15:33:23

A little cruel

SpudULike at 2019-11-24 10:14:28

I think he should stay. Long as he wants

GabIt at 2019-11-23 19:11:21

Emery should just leave. Firm handshake, no recriminations. With what honour he can muster

Lesley87 at 2019-11-18 17:30:51

It's Monday. Again

chatared at 2019-11-11 23:08:13

I would have said careful what you wish for. No more

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brianN4 at 2019-11-11 15:11:32

Wenger In

GabIt at 2019-11-09 12:23:01

Paddy Power have Arsenal as outsiders against Leicester today. What has Emery done?

beryl77 at 2019-11-09 11:31:42

Cold Saturday

I am feeling cold. It is chilly

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Rach73 at 2019-11-08 07:52:19

A little bitter but ha-ha

Chris59 at 2019-11-07 22:44:26

After is good. But Notes From The Underground suited my mood when Wales were knocked out of the World Cup. England losing the final perked me up a little, obviously.

chatared at 2019-11-06 05:01:32

Just for a day

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bbee at 2019-11-05 20:53:07

Nov 5th sounds like Beirut

ThatJack at 2019-11-04 20:11:19

Lil in particular

Imaniman at 2019-11-04 19:03:59

I sleep through Mondays. It helps

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Lesley87 at 2019-11-04 17:57:52

Excellent. And funny

DoreenX at 2019-11-04 10:12:21

Cheer up. There's After chapter 8. It is more than fine

GabIt at 2019-11-04 04:48:36

Arsenal scraped a draw. England lost a World Cup. And it's Monday. And raining.

Rach73 at 2019-11-03 19:09:15

Read chapter 8. Very good

beryl77 at 2019-10-30 15:26:29

I read Learning Theory last night. Seemed appropriate. And it was pretty good!

Rach73 at 2019-10-30 14:58:59

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GabIt at 2019-10-30 13:02:10

Is it anything to do with Arsenal? Will it remove Emery?

Lesley87 at 2019-10-30 11:27:55

brianN4 at 2019-10-30 10:45:59

We have to sort this out? Again.

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Peter725 at 2019-10-27 20:39:09

Commiserations. But not all. Not yet

Chris59 at 2019-10-27 13:57:29

Dreams do end

JennnyFF at 2019-10-24 08:54:32

But it's almost the weekend

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beryl77 at 2019-10-24 06:06:46

I'm fed up. It just happens

Imaniman at 2019-10-23 08:58:45

I'm not laughing. But it does seem funny

Lesley87 at 2019-10-23 07:18:02

Now you're having the laugh

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brianN4 at 2019-10-23 06:09:03

They are very serious and important people. They do not joke

JennnyFF at 2019-10-23 05:52:34

Are they having a laugh

Chris59 at 2019-10-21 00:31:05

The French were the better side (including that idiot so pleased to display his elbow) but Wales won thank God

brianN4 at 2019-10-15 21:44:27

The Overcoat

This is quite mad and quite, I think, brilliant

Chris59 at 2019-10-14 22:16:21

Wet Weekend

I also was damp but happy

Lesley87 at 2019-10-14 21:50:29

Wet Weekend

I spent the weekend getting wet. That is all

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GabIt at 2019-10-07 21:13:46

Arsenal won. Spurs lost. A balance is restored.

BigJoe at 2019-09-30 04:05:46

Early Start

Early starts this week

JennnyFF at 2019-09-29 16:28:15

Bath broken

Flannels, sink, weekdays. The cost will come down

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ThatJack at 2019-09-29 09:19:16

Bath broken

The taps on the bath aren't working. Plumbers are taunting me with their costs

Chris59 at 2019-09-26 08:07:52

The Christ Of Nanking

For today mine is USA Rugby

JennnyFF at 2019-09-25 09:50:18

The Christ Of Nanking

We all have our obsessions

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DoreenX at 2019-09-25 06:34:12

The Christ Of Nanking

It's good but it's not After

ThatJack at 2019-09-24 22:49:30

The Christ Of Nanking

Is tremendously moving. Read it a couple of times. It gets better.

Peter725 at 2019-09-24 21:36:01

You seem rather focused. Not saying that is a bad thing

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GabIt at 2019-09-24 21:23:38

Arsenal win, Tottenham lose. Whatever else is going on that is right

Rach73 at 2019-09-23 04:16:50

Rugby World Cup

Boys - play nice

Peter725 at 2019-09-20 13:53:40

Rugby World Cup

And by Wales, do you mean England?

Chris59 at 2019-09-20 06:03:13

Rugby World Cup

Come on Wales

JennnyFF at 2019-09-18 22:28:11

More days like today. That's all

Rach73 at 2019-09-18 21:55:35

I'm afraid not

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Imaniman at 2019-09-18 21:38:14

I just woke up. Have we left yet?

brianN4 at 2019-09-16 22:06:36

Watford, apparently

GabIt at 2019-09-16 03:51:48

What happened?

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Rach73 at 2019-09-13 09:29:40

A lovely, sunny Friday

ianxyz at 2019-09-10 21:25:13

The Skull

The Philip K Dick story clicks along. Not one for SF or time travel but this did provoke thought

GabIt at 2019-09-07 06:50:31

No football today only internationals. Might as well stay in bed. Mind, the kids look at me funny

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beryl77 at 2019-09-06 06:53:41

Here's hoping

Chris59 at 2019-09-05 16:48:26

Is there going to be an election? It might be of interest

bbee at 2019-09-04 21:31:56

It was bucketing it down

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DoreenX at 2019-09-04 06:18:49

The Gentleman Burglar does not include Danny, After does

JennnyFF at 2019-09-04 06:16:51

It's been raining cats and dogs. I just like to use that phrase

chatared at 2019-09-03 22:13:42

Three years to do one thing and they still can't manage it. And we're paying them

brianN4 at 2019-09-03 21:25:09

Bridport House

Similar thing happened with the Clissold Sports Centre. No one lost their job

Rach73 at 2019-09-03 19:11:14

Bridport House

Someone on Hackney Council would have signed it off as fit for purpose. He/she needs to walk

BigJoe at 2019-09-03 14:21:01

Bridport House

Who signed off the Bridport House build. Just asking

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ianxyz at 2019-09-02 22:55:08

After's good but i do have a soft spot for the Gentleman Burglar

JennnyFF at 2019-09-02 22:13:31

I am quite glad that it is Autumn. Somewhere I lost the hang of summer

ThatJack at 2019-09-02 21:18:15

Read chapter 7 of After. Knocks you around but excellent

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bbee at 2019-09-02 10:38:31

When did that happen

BigJoe at 2019-09-02 03:54:36

Monday has arrived

GabIt at 2019-09-01 18:49:11

Could have won. Going for a lie down

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Lesley87 at 2019-09-01 15:35:22

Justin, I shouldn't like him but . . .

DoreenX at 2019-09-01 14:07:30

Danny, surely

Chris59 at 2019-09-01 12:53:44

It is pretty good. Getting to like Carla

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DoreenX at 2019-09-01 10:47:12

After chapter 7 is a knock out

brianN4 at 2019-08-31 19:59:56

Seriously

Peter725 at 2019-08-31 18:02:30

Not an Arsenal supporter but confidence that's the thing

GabIt at 2019-08-31 12:08:08

Spurs this weekend and my toilet won't flush. Like to think these two things are not connected

Rach73 at 2019-08-29 16:18:03

Prorogation

Prorogation now that's a new word that has certain people dishevelled - perhaps with reason, perhaps not

ianxyz at 2019-08-28 18:23:29

I've taken till next month off. It makes sense to me

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chatared at 2019-08-27 22:21:43

You're not wrong. Still, September will be Autumn and things will cool off

JennnyFF at 2019-08-27 21:15:11

It is night and it is too hot

Peter725 at 2019-08-26 10:45:49

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GabIt at 2019-08-25 16:10:00

We got 1 but you were right

BigJoe at 2019-08-24 11:14:54

#books This still rings true after 2500 years

brianN4 at 2019-08-24 06:43:49

Today at Anfield, not so sure

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GabIt at 2019-08-19 21:48:08

Nothing effects Arsenal. They just keep on winning

chatared at 2019-08-14 17:09:52

What if it rained forever - how would that effect Arsenal

BigJoe at 2019-08-14 14:41:53

Seems so today. Pity

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beryl77 at 2019-08-13 21:53:33

Is that summer over?

brianN4 at 2019-08-11 18:57:07

chatared at 2019-08-10 12:50:02

On paper there's no problem

GabIt at 2019-08-10 10:06:07

Arsenal travel to Newcastle this weekend. Nervous

ThatJack at 2019-07-28 16:47:12

Nightingale And Rose

Loved this story over the weekend

bbee at 2019-07-26 12:01:03

Ha Ha. Hot and wet - I know it

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Lesley87 at 2019-07-26 09:48:07

Thunderstorms and heat

BigJoe at 2019-07-25 15:42:33

Rach73 at 2019-07-25 11:54:44

The sensible option

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chatared at 2019-07-25 09:49:00

What a scorcher. Britain bakes. And so on

JennnyFF at 2019-07-25 08:40:56

It's boiling

BigJoe at 2019-07-22 08:28:25

Arsenal Pre Season

Until they kick off. We'll see

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GabIt at 2019-07-22 07:18:13

Arsenal Pre Season

They are doing suspiciously well

brianN4 at 2019-07-18 21:12:35

Story of Ah-Q

The poor bloke does not even get to die the right way

bbee at 2019-07-18 14:43:16

Story of Ah-Q

He crafts a world in which to live, until it collapses. Too many of us are like that

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Chris59 at 2019-07-18 13:01:06

Story of Ah-Q

t does draw you in

Lesley87 at 2019-07-18 11:50:01

Story of Ah-Q

#books This is some story. Good read

Rach73 at 2019-07-17 21:33:25

Ruber Suit

Iman is that you?

ianxyz at 2019-07-16 12:59:15

Ruber Suit

#News Man In Rubber Suit Terrrorises Somerset Village

Rach73 at 2019-07-15 21:17:17

Cricket World Cup

GabIt at 2019-07-15 12:56:40

Cricket World Cup

NZ who would be them? The heart bleeds. But plenty of smiles too.
When does the football start?

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BigJoe at 2019-07-15 03:31:12

Cricket World Cup

Well, that was closer than need be

Chris59 at 2019-07-14 13:57:48

Cricket World Cup

England need 242 to win. Simples

Rach73 at 2019-07-08 14:26:52

Pottering

I do like pottering

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Peter725 at 2019-07-08 05:36:42

Pottering

I love pottering in the garden early morning

brianN4 at 2019-07-05 21:23:38

Another hot night. Don't you love summer. No, wait ...

JennnyFF at 2019-07-05 13:07:44

It's Friday

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Chris59 at 2019-07-02 23:21:00

Just a litttle

ianxyz at 2019-07-01 21:08:51

It's July and it is a little sticky

beryl77 at 2019-06-25 21:02:31

Tesco overcharged me a couple of quid and I think they did it knowingly. Not Tesco, the assistant. I paid cash, not a great amount but it's the principle. Last time I go there.

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Chris59 at 2019-06-20 07:57:34

Good bits but for me the story did not quite cohere

bbee at 2019-06-19 17:32:08

It is frighteningly written

brianN4 at 2019-06-18 22:16:20

The Rohmer story is odd. Good odd, but odd

Chris59 at 2019-06-13 17:05:43

Rainy Monday

Good for the flowers

JennnyFF at 2019-06-13 09:46:40

Rainy Monday

It's been a wet week

Peter725 at 2019-06-11 08:09:13

Rainy Monday

It has paused for breath

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ianxyz at 2019-06-11 08:02:01

Rainy Monday

It has stopped

ThatJack at 2019-06-10 22:00:55

Rainy Monday

It's still coming down. A rainy night

brianN4 at 2019-06-10 21:14:44

Rainy Monday

I'm just soaked all the way through

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BigJoe at 2019-06-09 20:08:03

Monday tomorrow. 4 am start. Looking forward to it

Peter725 at 2019-06-04 21:29:52

England made a mess of that. Pakistan - from one thing to another in a couple of days. Could be interesting

Chris59 at 2019-06-04 18:29:57

After chapter 6

It is an entertaining ride

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Lesley87 at 2019-06-04 16:46:43

After chapter 6

I am developing a soft spot for Eddie. Sort of crazy

DoreenX at 2019-06-04 11:32:08

After chapter 6

Isn't Danny to die for? Got me through a difficult weekend.

BigJoe at 2019-06-02 16:47:46

Spurs lost. Crisis over

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Rach73 at 2019-06-01 19:51:50

I can see why

GabIt at 2019-06-01 11:46:52

I am in purdah until Monday

Lesley87 at 2019-05-31 15:14:43

It's Friday, thank God

Chris59 at 2019-05-29 09:18:19

I know. Typical. Hence torn

JennnyFF at 2019-05-29 09:02:15

It is England and Wales, it's just that the reporting generally leave the Wales part out

Peter725 at 2019-05-29 07:54:18

It starts tomorrow and there is not much coverage. Cricket seems to have sealed itself off, which is a pity

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Chris59 at 2019-05-28 21:33:21

Cricket World Cup starts in a couple of days. England have a favourites chance and I am torn

Rach73 at 2019-05-27 20:27:40

Be positive - short week

brianN4 at 2019-05-27 17:05:39

Tomorrow's going to feel just like Monday

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ianxyz at 2019-05-27 14:55:40

Just a bit

Lesley87 at 2019-05-27 14:42:27

I know it was predicted, but that was a bit of a turn up

Peter725 at 2019-05-23 22:17:38

We have to wait until Sunday when everyone has finished voting

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ThatJack at 2019-05-23 21:29:41

What, no exit poll?

Rach73 at 2019-05-23 16:42:29

Novelette length. Still, did vote

JennnyFF at 2019-05-23 13:05:17

I did. What a long voting paper

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GabIt at 2019-05-22 21:02:20

Must remember to vote tomorrow.

brianN4 at 2019-05-21 22:00:45

Homecoming is pretty good - and it's still just about Monday

BigJoe at 2019-05-20 13:32:54

Read homecoming. Fits right into Monday

bbee at 2019-05-20 13:03:48

BigJoe at 2019-05-20 04:05:41

Monday once more

Rach73 at 2019-05-15 22:17:51

Is sprung

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GabIt at 2019-05-09 19:56:29

Tottenham

Only heaven and hell and this is hell

Rach73 at 2019-05-09 12:59:40

Tottenham

Purgatory rather than hell, perhaps

GabIt at 2019-05-09 08:11:44

Tottenham

I have entered a type of hell. Thank you Ajax

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brianN4 at 2019-05-08 13:39:38

As weird as the Dream God story

ianxyz at 2019-05-07 22:11:12

Now that was oddly enjoyable

GabIt at 2019-05-07 21:59:11

Barca - what were you doing?

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ThatJack at 2019-05-07 18:09:45

Dream God

What's weird? Wait ...

brianN4 at 2019-05-06 20:19:52

Dream God

A little weird but agree

JennnyFF at 2019-05-06 20:17:46

Dream God

The Dream God is good, and not just for kids