Tag Archives: chocolate cake

It was the knob on the piece of chocolate cake…

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, UK: Today’s instruction is to wipe down all the brass hand wheels and levers with a damp chamois, tap the dials with a tentative forefinger knuckle, observe any flickering of the needles and movement of the level … Continue reading →

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Sorry, what was that again?…

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, UK: Today’s expletive from the USA, a euphemism for God almighty! is, or was, (perhaps it is no longer in use?) Hot diggety doggety!… Perhaps I’ll try slipping it into conversation today and see how it is … Continue reading →

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A minor cafe incident…

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, Europe: Today’s chocolate is the unexpected drippy sweet liqueur one that you didn’t really want. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I was sitting at a little round table in my favourite cafe in Leeds with a pot of green tea, having … Continue reading →

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Coffee in the cafe, coffee in the cafe…

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, Europe: Today’s adjectives are: ‘coarctate’, ‘singular’, ‘gracile’, ‘parotid’, ‘improvident’, and ‘bouncy’. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ‘Mummy…’ ‘Yes dear?…’ ‘Can I ask you a question?’ ‘Of course dear, you can ask me anything you like.’ ‘So… why do trendy coffee shops … Continue reading →

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Owls and violins…

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Dave Whatt

But first… Dulltown, Europe: Today’s ache is on top of the left shoulder at the base of the neck. I blame carrying three sweet potatoes and a big packet of flour in the shoulder bag yesterday. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> At the moment … Continue reading →

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