As the UK heads towards "Phew, What A Scorcher" territory, let's turn back to 1966 and a wee babby enjoying the fresh air.
Bonus - 2 arrested after detective finds drugs in bag labeled ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs,’ sheriff says
Being a construction of your humble blogger Tepid Halibut, with the aim of posting one vintage slide image per day, from now until Kingdom Come. (Or until Mr Halibut gets bored.)
Bonus - 2 arrested after detective finds drugs in bag labeled ‘definitely not a bag full of drugs,’ sheriff says
That look on the baby's face? Astonishment, deer in the headlights, or 2I've just pooed my nappy"?
Bonus - The Headline Game
AI guesses
This image shows a vintage photograph of a child smiling while sitting on a foldable outdoor chair. The style of the white frilled dress and the background setting suggest the photograph was taken in the 1950s or 1960s.
The child is wearing white socks and white shoes, a common children's fashion style for that era. The photo appears to be a personal snapshot or family photograph.
Reality - Yup. Image is from April 1962.
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A young mum who could be a minor pop star or film actress.
Not really much else to say, really.
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They smell weird, fall over, are hungry all the time, and do stupid things.
Nope. You can have them.
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Actually, a deckchair under Euphemia McGlumpher and he Grandkid "Alberta"
Not much more to add to that.
Bonus -
Man on his deathbed
Motions his wife closer and whispers, “I want you to wait 6 months after I’m gone and then marry George”.
Wife responds, “Marry George? I thought you hated George”!
And, with his last breath, says, “I do”.
This one is in honour of a work colleague Richard, who returned to work today, after Paternity Leave for the arrival of Toby.
This isn't Toby, nor is it Chloe. It's a random Mother and child from the past.
I'm digging those curtains, dudes.
Bonus :
...in the holy church of Jesus Christ, with the name ....(sigh) Kevin John Albert Eric Clapton Montgomery ...(sigh)... Spock Steptoe George Best Arkwright-Flowerdew.
and may God have mercy on your soul.
Bonus - A dung beetle walks into a bar... He asks, is this stool taken?
Such was the diagnosis for Archibald "Stinky" McGee, which explains the tent in the background. Who would wish to risk their house with the cabbagey-skunky-ashtray odours of Stinky. Thankfully, he grew out of the affliction at age 15.
Bonus - RIP Maggie Smith.
You never really get over your first disappointing visit to the seaside.
It's touted as a wonderful, sunny, cheerful romp on the beach.
It turns out to be a cold grey day at the sewage outflow from Clacton.
Bonus - 30 Beautiful Photos of Women With Big Hair in the 1960s
I think this is Thelma, from yesterday's post, but seven years later with some ugly child in tow. let's call him Gilbert, named after his Grampa Gilbert.
Bonus - The ethical issues of Killing Baby Hitler
He may only be 8 months old, but the eyes don't lie. Curt has seen things. Evil things. Evil things that mummy does with Mr Mortimer from next door.
Bonus - Remember to wear your Hard Hat
Sorry, That should read The Spawn of Stan.
That's Henry, the son of proud dad Mr Stan Featherstonehaugh.(pronounced Fanshaw).
They deserve each other.
Bonus - Thanksgiving Horror
Bonus - The Nazis Planned to Bomb Britain With Forged Bank Notes
Bonus 2 - Fancy a challenge?