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Happy Harvestide

No this is not my garden today, it’s looking as dull and grey as everybody else’s. But I thought there’d be no harm in brightening up the page with a memory of one of the glorious October days when I picked dozens of apples. Our orchard has half a dozen apple trees, and two ofContinue reading “Happy Harvestide”

My Top Thirteen 1999

1. Shania Twain – That Don’t Impress Me Much 5-1999 2. Robbie Williams – Strong 4-1999 3. Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca 7-1999 4. The Divine Comedy – National Express 2-1999 5. Macy Gray – I Try 10-1999 6. George Michael & Mary J Blige – As 3-1999 7. Sixpence None The RicherContinue reading “My Top Thirteen 1999”

1990s Gadgets, Inventions etc

1990 Adobe Photoshop Developed in the late 1980s by PhD student Thomas Knoll, it came to the attention of his brother John, who drew on his experience working for George Lucas’ visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic. They approached Adobe, who bought the distribution licence, and Photoshop 1.0 was released in February 1990. WorldContinue reading “1990s Gadgets, Inventions etc”

1990s Men’s Fashions

One of the most diverse eras in fashion history, the 90s was multicoloured yet minimalist. Poppy yet punky. Tight-fitting yet oversized at the same time. It was also heavily influenced by everything from film and music to sports and video games. Exaggerated nonchalance was key to the end of the millennium. Here are some ofContinue reading “1990s Men’s Fashions”

My Top Thirteen 1998

1. The Mavericks – Dance The Night Away 5-1998 2. The Corrs – Dreams 5-1998 3. The Beautiful South – Perfect 10 9-1998 4. Aerosmith – I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing 9-1998 5. Cher – Believe 10-1998 6. LeAnn Rimes – How Do I Live 3-1998 7. Savage Garden – Truly Madly DeeplyContinue reading “My Top Thirteen 1998”

My Top 13 Adverts

1. Guinness Classic ads 1998/9 Unforgettable TV adverts of the highest quality from Guinness, filled with stunning imagery, a pulsating soundtrack and a haunting voiceover. 1998 – Swim Black – An aging local sports hero’s annual swimming race against the ‘clock’ of a pint of Guinness being poured perfectly at his brother’s bar. He worriesContinue reading “My Top 13 Adverts”

1990s Adverts

“Good to the last drop.” “Breakfast of champions.” Some slogans last forever, others don’t last a year. According to one source, a slogan is one part elegant phrasing, two parts brand positioning, and a glaze of virtue and idealism. Oh, and don’t forget a pinch of good luck. A slogan is the public face ofContinue reading “1990s Adverts”

My 1997 Top Thirteen

1. The Foo Fighters – Everlong 8-1997 2. No Doubt – Don’t Speak 2-1997 3. Texas – Black Eyed Boy 8-1997 4. Natalie Imbruglia – Torn 11-1997 5. The Spice Girls – Spice Up Your Life 10-1997 6. Eternal – I Wanna Be The Only One 5-1997 7. Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli – TimeContinue reading “My 1997 Top Thirteen”

My Top 13 90s TV series

1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer (97-03)Buffy – a hot teen – leads a bunch of misfits – the scooby gang – who battle supernatural forces while dealing with the pressure of high school (and then college). Buffy is a Slayer, one in a long line of young women chosen for a specific mission: to seekContinue reading “My Top 13 90s TV series”

1990s TV Shows

1990 Mr Bean (90-95), Ben Elton: The Man from Auntie (90-94), Cluedo (90-93), The Crystal Maze (90-93), Drop the Dead Donkey (90-98), Harry Enfield and Chums (90-98), Have I got News for You (90-), House of Cards (90), Keeping up appearances (90-95), One Foot in the Grave (90-01), Perfect Scoundrels (90-92), Stars in their EyesContinue reading “1990s TV Shows”