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Monday, December 12, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Panoramio - Kent & Sussex.
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| Brighton Royal Pavilion photo: Robert Bovington |
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| Falmer Pond photo: Robert Bovington |
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Dead Man's Grip
“Dead Man’s Grip” by Peter James
A Review by Robert Bovington
Location: A balcony in Andalusia
Diane: “Are you going to sit out there reading all day?”
Bob: “No. I’ve nearly finished this chapter.”
Bob finishes the chapter of Peter James’ latest thriller and reluctantly goes indoors to help his wife.
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It is often like this when I read Peter’s Roy Grace novels. It is as though the books are stuck to my hands with superglue, which is most appropriate in the case of “Dead Man’s Grip” because one of the murders in the book involves the ultra strong adhesive.
This book is totally gripping. As usual, most of the action takes place in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. Student Tony Revere is killed which is rather unfortunate for the unsuspecting characters who are directly or indirectly involved in the fatal traffic accident. His American parents have Mafia connections and hire “Tooth”, a psychotic hit man to exact terrible revenge on those involved with their son’s death.
As with all the books in the Roy Grace series, the attention to detail is exemplary, especially police procedure – author Peter James’ painstaking research ensures that the police action is believable. His characters, too, are credible. There are the normal suspects – in this sense I mean Roy Grace’s team including sidekick Glenn Branson and the politically incorrect Norman Potting. Also featured are the threads from previous books including Roy’s girlfriend Cleo and his missing wife Sandy.
This is another addictive crime thriller and I particularly like the Brighton connection because I, like Peter James, grew up in the area.
I do, however, sometimes wonder whether the crimes are a bit far fetched. Or are they! I think I'll remain in Spain rather than return to my roots!
A Review by Robert Bovington
Location: A balcony in Andalusia
Diane: “Are you going to sit out there reading all day?”
Bob: “No. I’ve nearly finished this chapter.”
Bob finishes the chapter of Peter James’ latest thriller and reluctantly goes indoors to help his wife.
***********************
It is often like this when I read Peter’s Roy Grace novels. It is as though the books are stuck to my hands with superglue, which is most appropriate in the case of “Dead Man’s Grip” because one of the murders in the book involves the ultra strong adhesive.
This book is totally gripping. As usual, most of the action takes place in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. Student Tony Revere is killed which is rather unfortunate for the unsuspecting characters who are directly or indirectly involved in the fatal traffic accident. His American parents have Mafia connections and hire “Tooth”, a psychotic hit man to exact terrible revenge on those involved with their son’s death.
As with all the books in the Roy Grace series, the attention to detail is exemplary, especially police procedure – author Peter James’ painstaking research ensures that the police action is believable. His characters, too, are credible. There are the normal suspects – in this sense I mean Roy Grace’s team including sidekick Glenn Branson and the politically incorrect Norman Potting. Also featured are the threads from previous books including Roy’s girlfriend Cleo and his missing wife Sandy.
This is another addictive crime thriller and I particularly like the Brighton connection because I, like Peter James, grew up in the area.
I do, however, sometimes wonder whether the crimes are a bit far fetched. Or are they! I think I'll remain in Spain rather than return to my roots!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Heather Mills vegan restaurant
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| Vegan cafe at Hove Lagoon |
This is the cafe now owned by Heather Mills. It is criminal that she, allegedly, fleeced Paul McCartney for £24 million. It is criminal that she, allegedly, paid owner Nick Short £140,000 for the lease after agreeing a sum of £255,000. It is even more criminal that the seaside cafe I frequented as a young boy is now a vegan restaurant.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Panoramio - Photos by Robert Bovington
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| Granada Alhambra |
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| Salamanca University |
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Monday, October 10, 2011
Brighton & Hove
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| Brighton Wheel |
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| Brighton Royal Pavilion |
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| Hove seafront |
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BRIGHTON BANDSTAND
The magnificent structure known as the ‘birdcage’ Bandstand stands is a Grade II listed building of architectural and historical importance. It stands prominent on Brighton ’s seafront and commands excellent views of the coast. It was designed by Phillip Lockwood and completed in 1884.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
A dream machine?
I sometimes think that a machine that captures our dreams would be useful. A number of times, I believe I have had some inspiration in a dream only to wake up and forget all about it. Possibly what I thought was something creative was actually a load of old rubbish.
However this morning I remembered a small part of a dream.
In the dream, I shared an office with a solicitor who was talking to a lady client seeking a divorce.
The solicitor said to her:
"we can sue your ex-husband-to-be for discrimination because he has said that you can have the silverware. In other words, he is still expecting you to clean them!"
I thought it funny but then I am not the most politically correct man in the world!
However this morning I remembered a small part of a dream.
In the dream, I shared an office with a solicitor who was talking to a lady client seeking a divorce.
The solicitor said to her:
"we can sue your ex-husband-to-be for discrimination because he has said that you can have the silverware. In other words, he is still expecting you to clean them!"
I thought it funny but then I am not the most politically correct man in the world!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Some un-pc phrases
I found these phrases whilst surfing the Internet. They are not exactly politically correct, but I found them funny!
- A bird in hand makes it hard to blow nose.
- Don't drink and park - accidents cause people.
- Elevator smell different to midget.
- Even the greatest of whales is helpless in middle of desert.
- He who sitteth on an upturned tack shall surely rise.
- He who thinks only of number one must remember this number is next to nothing
- It takes many nails to build a crib but one screw to fill it.
- Man standing on toilet is high on pot.
- Man who behaves like an ass will be the butt of those who crack jokes.
- Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
- Man who farts in church sits in his own pew!
- Man who fight with wife all day get no piece at night.
- Man who fishes in other man's well often catches crabs.
- Man who lives in glass house should masturbate in basement.
- Man who put head on railway track to listen for train likely to end up with splitting headache.
- Man who stick foot in mouth get athlete's tongue!
- Man who tells one too many light bulb jokes will soon burn out!
- Man with one chopstick go hungry.
- Marriage is like game of poker. You start with pair and end with full house.
- Passionate kiss like spider's web, soon lead to undoing of fly.
- Secretary not permanent fixture until screwed on top of desk
- Support bacteria -- it's the only culture some people have!
- Virginity like bubble, one prick all gone.
- War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left.
- When called an idiot, it is sometimes better to be quiet, than open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.
- Wife who put husband in doghouse soon find him in cathouse.
- Confucius say too damn much.
other blogs by Robert Bovington:
"Photographs of
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"Spanish Impressions"
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"postcards from
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"you couldn't make it up!"
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"a grumpy old man in
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"Spanish Expressions"
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"Spanish Art"
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"Books About
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Brighton complete signing of ex-Valencia winger Vicente
Brighton & Hove Albion have signed former Spain and Valencia winger Vicente Rodriguez on a one-year deal.
The 30-year-old, who has won 38 caps, was a free agent after being released by his hometown club this summer.
Albion boss Gus Poyet told the club website: "Vicente is the special player we wanted. He has great qualities and can play in a range of positions.
"He has always attracted great interest from top clubs across Europe so this is a major coup to bring him to the Amex."
The Uruguayan added: "He also brings great experience, having played at the top level for the last 10 years with Valencia, including the Champions League, Uefa Cup and international football with Spain.
"I am sure the supporters will have seen him in action and will be very excited by the prospect of seeing him in a Brighton shirt."
Vicente began his career at Levante in 1997 before joining Valencia in 2000, making over 300 appearances during his 11-year spell with Los Che.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Today, I feel old.
Today, I feel old. I hadn’t given much thought to the fact that I must be getting on a bit now that I am receiving my government pension. I am passably fit and I don’t get too many aches and pains. I must admit that my eyesight is not as good as it was and I do get occasional lapses in memory but I do not yet suffer from incontinence. Furthermore, I am the same age as Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton and Debbie Harry and younger than Mick Jagger, Sir Paul McCartney and Cliff Richard and they are all still wearing well. So why do I feel a bit past it today? Well, exactly 50 years ago, on 8 August 1961, I reported to the Training Officer at Telephone House Brighton. I was starting my first job, as a trainee telecommunications technician. A Half a century has passed!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
“Dead Man’s Grip” by Peter James
“Dead Man’s Grip” by Peter James
A Review by Robert Bovington
Location: A balcony in Andalusia
Diane: “Are you going to sit out there reading all day?”
Bob: “No. I’ve nearly finished this chapter.”
Bob finishes the chapter of Peter James’ latest thriller and reluctantly goes indoors to help his wife.
***********************
It is often like this when I read Peter’s Roy Grace novels. It is as though the books are stuck to my hands with superglue, which is most appropriate in the case of “Dead Man’s Grip” because one of the murders in the book involves the ultra strong adhesive.
This book is totally gripping. As usual, most of the action takes place in the vibrant city of Brighton and Hove. Student Tony Revere is killed which is rather unfortunate for the unsuspecting characters who are directly or indirectly involved in the fatal traffic accident. His American parents have Mafia connections and hire “Tooth”, a psychotic hit man to exact terrible revenge on those involved with their son’s death.
As with all the books in the Roy Grace series, the attention to detail is exemplary, especially police procedure – author Peter James’ painstaking research ensures that the police action is believable. His characters, too, are credible. There are the normal suspects – in this sense I mean Roy Grace’s team including sidekick Glenn Branson and the politically incorrect Norman Potting. Also featured are the threads from previous books including Roy’s girlfriend Cleo and his missing wife Sandy.
This is another addictive crime thriller and I particularly like the Brighton connection because I, like Peter James, grew up in the area.
I do, however, sometimes wonder whether the crimes are a bit far fetched. Or are they! I think I'll remain in Spain rather than return to my roots!
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Amex Stadium
In 1997, the old Goldstone Ground in Hove was sold for a pittance by a less than honest director of Brighton & Hove Albion. It's been a long arduous battle but finally the club will be playing in a beautiful new stadium next season. For 2 years Albion played 80km away at Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium. Since then, the club have played at Brighton's athletic stadium at Withdean. It has all been a far cry from when, in the 80's I watched them playing in the top division against the likes of Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool. Plus the FA Cup Final matches against Manchester United in 1983.
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| Amex Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex |
In August the 'Seagulls' will be playing in the Championship - OK they won't be up against Arsenal or Manchester City but they will be competing with West Ham, Portsmouth, Birmingham City and Cardiff!
Capello names his squad
Fabio Capello has named a 26-man squad to face Switzerland in a Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley.
Bobby Zamora and Rio Ferdinand return to the squad for the first time in 2011, while there is also a recall for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick.
Wayne Rooney is suspended for the qualifier with the Swiss, so Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora are the forward options.
England squad in full
Scott Carson, Joe Hart, David Stockdale;
Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Joleon Lescott, John Terry, Kyle Walker;
Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere, Ashley Young;
Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Bobby Zamora."
Bobby Zamora and Rio Ferdinand return to the squad for the first time in 2011, while there is also a recall for Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick.
Wayne Rooney is suspended for the qualifier with the Swiss, so Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe and Bobby Zamora are the forward options.
England squad in full
Scott Carson, Joe Hart, David Stockdale;
Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Joleon Lescott, John Terry, Kyle Walker;
Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Stewart Downing, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere, Ashley Young;
Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Bobby Zamora."
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