Imitation of Life @ Cinema Museum…

Last Sunday night Darren, Toby, Stuart, and I went to the fabulous Cinema Museum in glitzy Kennington to an LGBT film club showing of camp, tear-jerker Imitation of Life. Great evening. Fab film. Great venue. Fab company. Illuminating post-film discussion. 

The Arsenalisation of our Xmas tree continues unabated...

The Arsenalisation of our Xmas tree continues unabated 🎄🔴⚪️ #Arsenal #ChristmasTreeDecoraring

 

Tree decorating. Stuart’s favourite Xmas activity. 🌲-> 🎄

As we get older, we have to come up other ways to get our tree home. Next stop - decorating!

And tree decorating is Stuart’s favourite Xmas activity. 🌲-> 🎄

My Neighbour Totoro (at last)…

When Stu’s mum fell ill obviously all theatre trips were cancelled. Stu was particularly gutted that he missed seeing My Neighbour Totoro - a show based on one of his favourite films. And sadly the whole run sold out months ago. 

But guess what? I managed to wangle us two tickets for last Saturday's performance. And after what has frankly been a fucking shitty week Stu is beyond excited. 😁 #boyfriendwin

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. ❄️🌨️

Saturday Night’s Alright (For Marmite)

By Air Mail…

It always makes me feel excited putting By Air Mail stickers on envelopes. Makes me feel like Joan Collins or a 1950s celebrity; like I should be carefully applying them while wearing evening gloves and a sparkling diamond ring.

Jacks Bar Closing…

Shame it couldn’t wash its face. Having an LGBT+ bar in Islington must have seemed like a no-brainier. I tried to support it when I could but the numbers just weren’t there. 🏳️‍🌈

World Cup 2022: 'Being gay should not stop me supporting England'...

“England fan Darce shares his experience of the 2022 World Cup as a gay man travelling in a country in which same-sex relationships are criminalised.”

Very proud of you matey. You have exposed the real experience of going there. The joy of the football vs the reality of the homophobia. It will be seen by a wider audience than any social media post! 

Fabulous Christmas Lights at Kew Gardens…

Today is Stuart’s mum Brenda’s funeral. RIP Brenda.

Today is Stuart’s mum Brenda’s funeral. A very sad day. But also a day to remember her fondly and to celebrate her too. 

Brenda, you were a lovely woman. And lovely to me. 

When Stuart first introduced us 16 years ago you welcomed me into your home and into your family. I knew we would get on at that first meeting when we shared a joke at Stuart’s expense! And we haven’t stopped laughing since. RIP. 

Aye Aye Matey!…

After a rather freezing cold run I’m slipping my aching bones into something I’ve not slipped them into for over 50 years. A soapy bubble bath. Aye aye matey!

Night Out With The Essex Crew…

Thanks for organising Den. Brilliant night out with the Essex crew at The Anchor. Great to see everyone. Laugh? I thought we’d never start! 😂

Kerry & Angie you were really missed.

But where are you actually from…?

Can I take a message?

"I'm sorry, they've just stepped away from their desk, can I take a message?"

“Yes, please. Tell them I know they're still at their desk. Thanks.”