The Home Secretary recently unveiled the latest “new look” National Identity Card and as far as I can tell, there is one major problem with it; it is missing the symbol of our national identity. The Union Flag has and always will be the flag that represents this country here and around the world. It [...]
7Aug09
National Identity Cards
31Jul09
Sell by Dates
What is it about sell-by dates that have the same effect on children as a Gordon Brown’s economic policy has on me? The other morning I came down to have some breakfast with the kids. I never for once imagine that rustling up some breakfast would require the same patience and brainpower as climbing Mont [...]
29Jul09
Parking Wardens
I parked my car earlier today and strolled over to the parking machine to pay, only to be confronted with an ‘out of order sign’ – alone enough to send me over the edge. Then I got a tap on my shoulder. I turned to see a parking warden who promptly told me “it’s not [...]
26Jul09
Tele-sales
Why do sales calls always come when we are having supper? Just as you are about to tuck in the phone rings – and for some bizarre reason you go and answer it – because it might be something important. It never is. It is always someone in a Delhi tower block with a headset [...]
23Jun09
Welcome
Welcome to the David Hampton family where David and Davina will observe and comment on the highs and lows of life
