Jackscott
A diminutive, myopic, washed up ex-pretty boy with my best years behind me with a distinctly perverse and frivolous view of the world.
MY BLOGS
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Perking the Pansies
http://www.perkingthepansies.com/
Imagine the absurdity of two openly gay, recently ‘married’ middle aged, middle class men escaping the liberal sanctuary of anonymous London to relocate to a Muslim country. I chronicle our exploits with the mad, the sad, the bad and the glad in a blog for the whole world to ignore.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1025 )
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Zenne Dancer
A Bodrum Belle of our acquaintance recently saw Zenne Dancer, a ground breaking indie movie about a male belly dancer. The film, which has won major awards in... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Mould Season
During the cold, mold season, a viral fungus spread like the Black Death in the dank corners of our stone house. I blame this year’s unseasonal cold snap. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Adele Cut Down at the Brits
We watched the Brits. Naturally, Adele won best female artist and best album. She’s the most successful singer to emerge from Blighty in years. Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
It Gets Better
I’m back on my soap box again. Think of me as resident ranter at Speaker’s Corner on a Sunday afternoon. I’m rapidly becoming a single issue bar-room bore. The... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The China Syndrome
Bodrum Belle, Jessica, nearly came a cropper in an attempt to keep body and soul snug in the wee small hours. She turned on her electric blanket a short while... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Postcards from the Ege
I’ve got a small number of signed copies of Perking the Pansies available for free shipping to Turkey. Amazon delivery charges are simply outrageous so this... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Parlez-vous Polari?
As my regular pansy punters know, I’ve just done a gig for the Polari Literary Salon at London’s Royal Festival Hall. I was in the company of a fine cast of... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Written in the Stars
The frosty flurry soon turned to sloppy slurry. Sunday was our day of rest away from commitments. We decided to do what we rarely do these days – a West End... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Whitney Houston, RIP
RIPAnother prodigious talent wrecked by addiction. No doubt the internet is awash with tasteless jokes and serves-her-right statements. Read more
Posted on 12 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Big Chill
Our trip to Blighty was blighted by the big chill. Before our exodus, I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I’d experienced snow in Londo... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Perking the Pansies eBook
You don’t need a Kindle to download the Perking the Pansies ebook. All you need is a Kindle Reading App for your iPhone, PC, iPad or Android device. Download th... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Back to the Future
Liam and I were minding our own business in Tansaş. We were queuing up at the till, weighed down by a basket-full of cheap plonk. The lady in front of us... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Postman Never Rings Twice
The Turkish postal system is a hit and miss affair at the best of times. We do get mail delivered to our house. Well, not delivered exactly, more chucked over... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Hot Pipes and Wonky Erections
The good burghers of Bodrum have been ripping the town apart with giant yellow diggers. No pain, no gain. It’ll all look fine and dandy by the start of the... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Graveyard Slot
My 500th post was about marriage equality which seems fitting considering we’re a couple of old ‘married’ pansies. I’ve no idea how many words this miraculous... Read more
Posted on 03 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Turkey v Fergie
Bad Hair DayI assume we won’t be seeing Fergie slumming and beach-bumming it down Gümbet way any time soon. Not unless she wants her collar felt by a teenage... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours
If you live in the United Kingdom and would like to buy a signed copy of Perking the Pansies, Jack and Liam move to Turkey, delivered free, please click here. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Times, Are They A-Changing?
I came across an article in Gaystarnews that reported that a Turkish journalist, Serdar Arseven, and the newspaper, Yeni Akit (now called Vakit), have been fine... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Black Gold
Our precious olive crop is bursting to be harvested. A huge, ancient double-trunked tree is the central exhibit in our shared garden and is dripping with heavy... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION -
Marriage Equality – Much I Do About Nothing
Marriage equality for same sex couples is a hot topic in the States and many other parts of Christendom right now. As the pendulum of liberal public opinion... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2012 DIARIES, EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION