Some films portray worrying cracks that develop into alarming gaps and perhaps the very best example of that is the film 2012. If you have not seen it please consider doing so. Sadly the Ushaw Moor memories section seems to be catching the mood. A pattern is forming: I say goodbye in a theatrical way - accompanied by Time To Say Goodbye, on Youtube - and then feel drawn back to fill a gap in contributions. Not to worry though because there are far more important things to ponder.
Seekers of the truth can help us to ponder upon issues and fill in gaps. As the weather is cold and white let's imagine them in your favourite pub. Who might you select? I would go for a big dream ticket of: WW2 British agent Violette Szabo, journalist Christopher Hitchens, Professor Richard Dawkins,The Speaker John Bercow, a bomb disposal officer and Bill Bailey. Pints, shorts and Champagne all round until the early morning.
Violette Szabo was a very brave woman as well as very beautiful. You may recall she was portrayed in the film 'Carve Her Name With Pride' . I have pondered about recommending her first name as suitable for our first born grand-daughter, if I ever have one; however i t was pointed out to me that cruel school children might call any such child 'Viennetta', after the ice cream. All right, what about 'Rainbow' as an alternative? No?
Christopher Hitchens has a life threatening illness yet he still has the strength to proclaim his atheism. He does it bravely and brilliantly. His command of English, as well as some important complex issues, is exceptionally good.
Professor Dawkins is an adept explainer of some science issues and neatly puts religion in context. He always speaks clearly but often gets described as strident by Christians that feel threatened by his calm, well spoken and sincere presentations.
I understand that some big players in the Tory ranks do not like The Speaker John Bercow, but he is brilliant and pulls no punches. If you have the time and the facility [TV] observe the way he operates in the House Of Commons.
Bomb disposal officers are worthy of the utmost respect. Their courage is awesome. I salute them. I feel humble.
Bill Bailey? A good natured, amusing, thoughtful comedian cum musician. I hope to catch him tomorrow night in London, as well as in my dream pub.
There you are, another gap filled. I might now get the message
'perhaps this would have been better on your own blog Wilf'
and if so I would not be able to argue very well if the Cloughy cane came out. I hope he is not as hard as Harry Barlow with those downward, painful, strokes of hard wood.
WB
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I know you have blown it now Wilf so goodbye. P.S. Unless Paul is on his holidays.
ReplyDeleteI would also include Jack Mc Dermott who was Landlord of the Flass when I was a lad. I also have a friend Michael Malley who is 90 years old and has a crystal clear memory. Michael started work in 1934 as an apprentice in Hawthorn Leslies Shipyard in Hebburn Both of these gentlemen could hold their own in any conversation with any of Wilfs nominees.
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