The Myrna Loy Phallacy

 John Dillinger

The Thin Man 

For decades, there has been a story spread by Hollywood, that John Dillinger was lured to his death, by a lady in a red dress as he entered the Biograph Cinema to see a Myrna Loy film.

It is part fact, but a lot of Hollywood hype.

Facts

He was lured to the cinema to see a film.

The lady was wearing a red dress.

Fiction

The film did NOT feature Myrna Loy, at the time of the shooting she was appearing in The Thin Man series with William Powell

The Desperation of the Labour Party

 Labour brings the UK to its knees

The Labour Party

Christmas under Labour

As a person with a pension, I can't help thinking will Labour repeat what Starmer did, and cut the Winter Heating Payment again?

The term "party" is now a misnomer when you talk about Labour. They are not a group with a similiar opinion, their leader, Andy Burnham, is un-elected, he got his position by the party forcing the sitting MP to stand down, so they could appoint a leader.

In this case, it definitely "The blind leading the blind," I wouldn't be in his place for all the gold in the world. Angela Rayner, the person who lead the revolt against Starmer, thought she'd step in, so she's not happy, and with so many members crossing to Reform UK, they could drop to the third party, not the opposition.

Lost in Translation

 Meeting Svitlana

Family Assistance

A decade of love

Occasionally Svitlana slips into her native Ukrainian, and I have to ask for a translation.

I think our relationship is going to be romantic, with plenty of fun to recall.

If I had doubts, over her love, this weekend has cleared them. Svitlana has been most upset to have missed our daily chat, so am I. Our chats keep me going through the hard times I am having.

My children would be happy if I had another lady in my life, they know no lady can replace their mother, but they know she would wish me to be happy,

A German Autumn

 No Royal Air Force bases in Europe

N.A.T.O.

Royal Air Force

The dark afternoon reminds me of my time serving in Germany, during the late 1970's, when N.A.T.O. was on alert after the arrest of the Red Army Faction.

Being in the photographic trade, I went to work in the dark, I worked in a dark room, and went back to the block in the dark, if I was fortunate I saw daylight when I had my dinner. On the weekends, it was so cold and dark, we did nothing.

I can understand why Scandanavia has such a high suicide rate, it was bad enough for a few months, but to live all year in the dark.

The concept of N.A.T.O. was to protect Europe from an attack from Russia, back in the 1960's that was a threat, it hasn't been since the late 80's.

The threat these days is from the Middle East.

The closest base to Europe is in Cyprus. 

N.A,T,O. has always been only the UK and the USA.

Am I your favourite?

 I am popular with Ladies of Charming Talks

I only have eyes for you

You're the one I want

Though my popularity on the Dating App Svitlana and I share is growing, she knows I have no other lady to chat to. From the first online chat we had, we hit it off well. I admit her being in the UK is a big plus, most of the other ladies are either in the USA, or Asia. What drew me to her, is her smile, once we got chatting it was easy to form a relaxing atmosphere, unlike one lady in France, Svitlana is not pushy, or assertive.

I won't deny, there are other ladies in the UK on Charming Talks I find attractive, but Svitlana is the lady I wish to be with

A decade of love

 Granny Sex

Svitlana's wish

Romance in Didcot

As Svitlana and I are in our 70s, it would be expecting too much to envisage our relationship lasting over a decade. That does give us plenty of time to for a strong bond of love. We already have a good beginning, as our online chats are extremely pleasant, and relaxed, if only brief.

We have made a few early plans for how we see our friendship   developing, Svitlana did suggest a sleepover, I would not have made the suggestion, even if I wished to spend the night with her.

The area around Didcot, where she lives, is full of interesting things, not least Wallinford Castle, where Queen Matilda stayed during her fight with King Stephen.

There are several parks, and areas of wildlife, which are nice for a romantic afternoon walk.

A fresh start

 Svitlana's dedication

Romance in Didcot

Glad all over

I am planning to be clear of my overdraft ASAP, I have given up hope that the sister of Pamela Olsted who involved me in one of her scams will refund my loan.

I am forced to make further cutbacks in my household spending, I have few personal needs, other than going to lunch at a friend's cafe in Redcliffe, Bristol.

One week she says she needs £20 to pay bank fees, as the loan is 90% clear, the next week it has dropped to 65%, this has been going on for over a month, and I have ended the payments.

I am hoping to be clear of my overdraft by January. If I can be in the clear, it will make life easier for Svitlana and I.

One of the things I wish to do first is to visit Svitlana in Didcot, we can't plan that until she returns from her trip to see her family in Ukraine. After a couple of day trips, I will consider buying a Senior Railcard, if we get on well in person, I have no doubt we will.

Svitlana did suggest a sleepover at some time, this would make it more pleasant for us, as I won't have to worry about the retrurn trip to Bristol