Jackscott

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1059 )

• No to Hate

  

  Courtesy of Norwich Pride and Ann NichollsLiam and I attended the No to Hate candle-lit vigil in Norwich’s Chapelfield Gardens on Saturday evening which... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 COMMUNITY, DIARIES, LGBTQ, SELF EXPRESSION

• Suited and Booted

  

  Now that our frivolous semi-retired life among the lotus-eating emigreys of the Aegean is behind us, I thought I’d mark the transition with a major makeover. No... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Bin the Pins

  

  We survived the mid-Atlantic knocking shop with a sordid tale to tell. I’m now catching up on my ‘admin’ and wading through the hundreds of (mostly tedious)... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jack and Liam Go To Gran Canaria

  

  Perking the Pansies will be off the air for a few days. Liam and I are taking a well-deserved mini-break to Gran Canaria, that scurrilous mid-Atlantic duty... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crazy Norfolk Broads

  

  One late evening, Liam popped out for a pint of semi-skimmed for our morning cuppa and a bottle of cheap red. As he turned an ancient corner, he found himself... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Julian’s Vacant Position

  

  I’ve always had a soft spot for Julian Clary. Britain has a glorious tradition of camp comedians tripping out bawdy innuendos with mincing aplomb – Larry... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vox Pop

  

  What’s happened to British TV news and current affairs broadcasting? It seems to be terminally afflicted with the desperate need to solicit the views of the... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Forced to Fly

  

  Many years ago, I had a family of blue tits nesting in a bird box nailed to the back wall of my inner city garden. It was a one egg family. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Scene Of My Undoing

  

  A few weeks ago I wrote a little piece on the etymology of Norwich’s River Wensum (old English wandsum). I got quite excited at the prospect of a poetic... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Queer Business

  

  Book reviewing is a queer business. Amateur reviewers, often anonymous and sometimes with an axe to grind or with lofty literary pretensions, can damn with fain... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• God Bless America

  

  Insurance is easy cash for the fat cats, as simple as falling off a log. When we shipped the tarnished family silver back to Blighty, cover was compulsory: no... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Jumping Jack

  

  Liam and I registered with our local GP practice. The serene surgery is a far cry from the NHS bedlam we left behind in inner city Walthamstow. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Perking the Pansies’ European Tour

  Dedicated Pansyfan, Alan, decided to take Perking the Pansies on a grand book tour of Charlemagne’s old domain. He flashed my inane witterings at the fragrant... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Clip Joint

  

  I used the phrase ‘clip joint’ on a post a little while ago and the words brought back distant memories of an old flame long since extinguished. He crimped for... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Busted Flush

  

  What is it with British plumbing? I’ve never lived anywhere in Blighty with good enough water pressure to provide a decent douche. Don’t you just loathe a limp... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Life is a Cabaret, Old Chum

  

  Liam has made friends with the Theatre Royal which means he’ll be dragging me along to every passing production doing the provincial rounds. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Smart-Arse Smart Phone

  

  I’ve invested in smart phone from Virgin. Well I say invested, it came free with a 24 month contract. My trusty old Nokia just doesn’t cut the Colman’s mustard... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Soldier, the Virgin and the Drag Queen

  

  Mother’s inaugural royal visit to the weaver’s croft went without a hitch. She was escorted across country by my nephew and namesake, Jack Junior. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Face for Radio

  

  The talented folk at Future Radio must have thought my debut gig on Pride Live wasn’t too embarrassing as they asked me back for a repeat performance. This time... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Date with Anna Karenina

  

  Norwich’s rich cultural repertoire has Liam drooling like a rabid dog. He’s joined the club at the Theatre Royal and has planned an entire programme of... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION