Afternoon round up by Monty
Here’s a little catch up on the afternoon, and for anyone who was wondering my lunchtime salad and miso soup was delicious, if unsatisfying....
So Ireland…
...you've done it again. Sadly, though, you only have yourselves to blame.
It's almost as though I can rehash last year's article about the 'luck...
29 January – We were walking in old Bruxelles
I mentioned yesterday that songs had certain themes. Usually involving love. And, thankfully, very rarely about domestic abuse. But there are certain get outs...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Ireland
Remember the days when Ireland ruled the roost at Eurovision? In the words of Mary Hopkin, 'we were young and sure to have our...
29 March – Keep your head high above the water
Plenty of countries have a history of success at our favourite TV show. Some of these seem to have lost their winning touch, and...
25 June – Were you from the streets of Paris
The home entrant. It could be disappointing if you like travelling. Especially if you miss out on a place warm and sunny. Or it...
31 March – Stop sending flowers
Did you enjoy the contest in Turin/Torino? Did you go? Did the city meet your high expectations? And, of course, did your favourites make...
17 April – Until a voice came through into my head
I mentioned people who came back for a second try yesterday. There have been plenty of them, with varying degrees of success. You must...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 18 – Ireland
We Are One by Wild Youth.
Ireland’s selection process gained the most attention it’s had for years, but not because of who won it. Wild...
We are the winners, of Beerovision!
I'm pleased to announce that Jody and I are the proud winners of the "Who'll Be The First To Buy A Beer In The...