Everything is very regulated in Canada. Even the potholes come in standardised shape and size.

Even Covid testing is better in Canada. They have 3 lines.

I know I'm an adult and I shouldn't find this amusing but, oh well, here's to immaturity.

Refurbished Altman 360Q (lekos) live on in a café in Québec Old Town

Maybe it's because I'm old enough to remember when BA was a true full service airline and provided a hot breakfast, and maybe they'll say "it's a Covid thing", but this for breakfast from Toronto is a disgrace British Airways. #BA British Airways

The world needs more buttons like this. Douglas Adams would have been proud.

Carrier bags we've known and loved. Check the email address.

A different walk to work this morning. On my way to Grange Park Opera.

No one seems to collect conkers any more. When I was at school conker season was eagerly anticipated and fights could break out under trees over the best and biggest. But not anymore. Oh well, all mine then. Conkers anyone? No baking or vinegar allowed.

Two icons of British theatre lighting

Emergency surgery for Santa's Yuletide train.

A lovely walk to work besides the snow covered canals of Birmingham. More canals than Venice they say.

Very reminiscent of the old Rank Strand logo. But much tastier. I recommend the Hella Pale Ale

Another Sunday morning fit up. Somehow they don't seem so much fun as they used to be.

Intrigued by this sign in Leicester Square, London. As a pedestrian walking underneath this scaffolding what extra caution is it suggesting I take? Put my hands over my head in case something falls? Maybe run to minimise my time underneath?

Today is world phase day. Happy phasing everyone.