C O R O N A

 As if the haul of stars

will fall like apples

or melt like rime.

It is the ghastly things

the awful things

that will rob us of our time.

THE FIRST OF ADVENT

 

Almost forgot!

OXYMORONIC

The first real oxymoron I was aware of was cold fire in David Bowie's Prettiest Star.

But there are loads in common speech. Have a gander at the above. Sorry for blurriness.

Do you now any more oxymorons readers?

PASCALL JET PLANES

Hi Woodsy

In addition to the Jubes, I thought you might like to see a packet of Pascall Jet Planes - The Real High Flyers. 

Soft Jelly Lollies in Fabulous Fruit Flavours. Similar to a wine gum, apart from the shape. Many years ago, Jet Planes were a more realistic shape, but now they are rather blob-like objects, with delta wings. 

Again 180 grams, and Made in Australia. The back of the bag says Sugar Confectionery. Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Invert Sugar, Thickener, Gelatine, Food Acid, Colours, Glazing Agent, and Flavours. 

These too have been around for many years. Do you have these in Britain or anywhere else?

Paul Adams from New Zealand

THE MAN FROM UNGLINGA SPY SET

I had to look twice when I saw this!

By Unglinga and available online, its a darn fine looking spy set!

It reminds completely of the uber-cool Marx Man from Uncle Counterspy set from 1966, which I have been collecting for years!

Have you got any spy toys readers?

Did you have any as a kid?

DAVE PROWSE R.I.P.

Another sad passing, sorry to hear that Mr Darth Vader, Dave Prowse has died.

Here's a photo of Mr Prowse and myself at a sci fi convention that took place in Hemsby.

Although well known as the man behind the Darth Vader mask, Dave's favourite role was as the road safety super hero,The Green Cross Code Man.

I have to say he certainly came across as a lovely fella, and was certainly a hit with the fans. Our sincere condolences to his family.

FRUIT JUBES: SHAPED FOR FRUITY FROLICS!

Hi Woodsy 

As promised, here are a couple of photos of a packet of Pascall Fruit Jubes - Shaped for Fruity Frolics. 

The bag is 180 grams. The back of the bag says Jelly Confectionery. It is a dense, jelly-like substance, with a sugar coating. The ingredients are sugar, glucose syrup, thickener, water, gelatine, food acid, fruit juice concentrate, colours, and flavours. Made in Australia. 

I have even dissected one of the jubes, so you can appreciate the interior. I would assume these are also made in Britain, but marketed under a different name ? I have been eating these my whole life, 59 years and counting!

I hope this helps clear up the Great Jube Mystery. 

Paul Adams from New Zealand

HATHERSAGE: THE RESTING PLACE OF LITTLE JOHN

November 2020

Hathersage, 

High Peak, 

Derbyshire, 

England