Jack Scott's Blog, page 94
August 1, 2012
Size Really Matters
Conversation on BBC Look East few minutes ago: Commentator: “What does it take to be a great cox?” Expert: “Size really matters.” Amen to that. Filed under: BBC, East Anglia, Norwich, Sport, TV
July 30, 2012
Rainbow Sporting Heroes
As Olympic fever goes into hyperdrive, I was thinking about homophobia in sport, particularly the beautiful game. Even though the likes of David Beckham are in touch with their feminine side and Eric Cantona is prone to writing a poetic … Continue reading →
Rainbow Sporting Heros
As Olympic fever goes into hyperdrive, I was thinking about homophobia in sport, particularly the beautiful game. Even though the likes of David Beckham are in touch with their feminine side and Eric Cantona is prone to writing a poetic … Continue reading →
July 29, 2012
Norwich Pride
Sadly, we missed Norwich Pride. As novice Norwichians, we hang our heads in shame. The event was held the day after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. The greatest show on Earth or the best show in Town? What’s … Continue reading →
July 28, 2012
Thank You, Mitt Romney
We leapt off the train from Norwich at Stratford (the main gateway to the Olympic Games). It was busy but not uncomfortably so. There was no sign of the much anticipated transport gridlock that has dominated the news for months. … Continue reading →
July 26, 2012
Absolutely Fabulous
It doesn’t usually do to go back, to try and relive a moment. Invariably, it leads to bitter disappointment and anti-depressants. Sometimes though, there’s some old magic left in a tired old formula. Such was the Absolutely Fabulous Olympic Special … Continue reading →
Let the Games Begin
Roll up, roll up. Love it or loathe it, the Olympic circus has come to town. Uniquely, London is the only city to have hosted the over-bloated jamboree three times – 1908, 1948 and now 2012. Ironically, given the current … Continue reading →
July 24, 2012
The Voice Hits Pontin’s
Back at base camp, we donned our glad rags and pirouetted down to the Stardust Cabaret Bar (think swirly carpets and swirly ceilings) to watch the permanently smiling bluecoats strut their amateur stuff. We were greeted by pissed-up pensioners and … Continue reading →
July 22, 2012
Devil Gate Drive
We made our great escape from Stalag 17 and dashed to Morrison’s Supermarket to stock up on cheap plonk, check prices and observe the local Suffolk wildlife in its natural habitat. The place was packed. It may have been a … Continue reading →
July 20, 2012
Pontin’s Happy Campers
The final leg of our budget trip was four nights at Pontin’s, Pakefield – seventy quid each, half board. Both Liam and I are well-acquainted with the holiday camp experience from our proletarian childhoods and, more recently, from my mother’s … Continue reading →
