I thought this week we could share some of our favourite second-best Iron Maiden songs and see which ones are the most popular and make the Top Ten. If they’re in the list below they’re banned because they are the
Thank you to everyone for the great response to the Caption Competition last week. The winner is at the bottom, but before that, here’s a few of the runners-up. Image 1 1. This is the bark and ride stop, right?
I thought this week we could share some of our favourite second-best AC/DC songs and see which ones are the most popular and make the Top Ten. The voting is closed now, thanks for taking part. The results are below. If they’re
Here are the most ‘Liked’ Norman’s Walk posts on Facebook for 2024. The number of likes for each post is in brackets. Here we go (in dramatic reverse order.) 10. Norman thinks he’s Kate Winslet (169) 9. Look who I
Thank you to everyone for the great response to the Caption Competition last week. The winner is at the bottom, but before that, here’s a few of the runners-up. Image 1 1. Freeze, they’re looking! 2. Never be afraid to
Top Ten Second Best Led Zeppelin Songs I thought this week we could share some of our favourite second-best Led Zeppelin songs and see which ones are the most popular and make the Top Ten. The voting is closed now,
This week, I was lucky enough to have been watching telly during the cold spell, and it saved my life. You see, there was an expert on there giving advice on how to drive in cold weather. He told me
Chapter 1- The Neighbours Norman thinks licking my face while I bend down to tie my laces will speed things up, and he’s right. I grab his lead, wipe the saliva out of my eyeball and we’re off out the
Since we’ve been doing this a few months now, I thought I’d crunch some numbers and give you an update on the figures and see if you agree. Here’s the rankings so far, click on the names for more info
I thought this week we could share some of our favourite second-best Bruce Springsteen songs and see which ones are the most popular and make the Top Ten. The voting is closed now, thanks for taking part. The results are
I was walking with Norman and I saw a gentleman walking ahead of me and I thought to myself: ‘It’s Chris Bonington.’ Look: This wasn’t a random thought, like the time I went swimming with a bald guy and insisted
Firstly, I have to make a big apology to our other dog, Lizzi, she’s sad because she’s just not as much fun as Norman. Which is why we left her at home. August’s walk was too important for small dogs
This week we shared some of our favourite second-best Rolling Stones songs to see which ones are the most popular and make the Top Ten. The voting is closed now, thanks for taking part. The results are below. If they’re
I had to take me mam to A&E last week. 111 told her to go in, even though she didn’t want to, and she got some jollop to sort her out. Because she’s back to full strength now, I feel
We had to rush out early this morning, because Norman was invited to the unveiling of a new plaque just by the river on the new path into town. As the plaque was being unveiled, we heard some booing in
Firstly I have a confession. When I’m really really (x10) bored, I occasionally, sometimes, accidentally watch daytime TV. Please read on, I know it’s a terrible start. I haven’t given up on life, it’s usually when I’m doing VAT returns
The voting is closed now, thanks for taking part. The results are below. These are the songs that were banned because they are the classics and that would be too easy. The Spirit of Radio Working Man Tom Sawyer YYZ
As we set off on our walk, a new neighbour, who’d moved in down the road, had painted a sign on his wall and Norman was raging about his rights being restricted in such an oppressive way. The guy who moved
Since I’ve been having a Queen week, and listening to Queen songs while sketching, I thought we could rate some of your favourite second-best Queen songs. If they’re in the list below they’re banned because they are the classics and
We’ve had a few adventures this month. Firstly, as we set off on our walk, just round the corner, this opened up in front of us. I haven’t seen one before, but is this a sinkhole? Norman can always tell
Since we’ve done ten guitarists, I thought I’d crunch some numbers and give you an update on the figures and see if you agree. Here’s the rankings so far, click on the names for more info or if you want
Being a long-time Doctor Who fan, this is going to hurt me, but what the ‘eck has happened to it? I’ve watched two episodes of the new series and I’m confused. Ncuti seems good, but he’s now a tough in
Family Walk The highlight of my week is a nice walk with the family. I don’t know why it is, because, although it’s better now, I remember the teenage years, and the shadow it cast. That was some time travel
Norman in Town There were a couple of serious incidents this week in town involving Norman. That sketch is not 100% accurate, we don’t live in Tokyo and Norman isn’t Godzilla. The first incident was when I was passing the
Here’s what me and Norman have been up to in April. Have a great weekend. Take care and all the best, Ian (If you want to leave a comment below, that would be great)
After a bit of a rough weekend of socializing last week, I have done a deep dive into the benefits of drinking beer. You know TikTok or Facebook, or wherever else you go for the truth, that is where I
Norman has a lot to get through in a day, so much so I found his to do list by the side of his bed this morning. (My explanatory notes are in brackets). This may well be an infringement of
Here’s what me and Norman have been up to in March. Have a great weekend. Take care and all the best, Ian (If you want to leave a comment below, that would be great)
I’m going to see Brian Cox in Edinburgh tonight, so I thought I’d brush up on a bit of quantum physics to show off in case I bump into him in the corridor. ‘Hey Brian, that wave-particle duality is an
Me mam keeps me on my toes. As usual, late afternoon on Wednesday, we were in Keswick having coffee and scones (jam first then cream, got to be clotted) when her phone pinged and she announced: Keswick is too posh
Here’s what me and Norman have been up to in February.
Lent has started and this reminded me of a life-changing moment that happened to 8-year-old me. No, although me mam did make me do that. This was much worse. I was minding my own business in school, staring out of
Here’s what me and Norman have been up to in January.
I made another attempt at TikTok videos this week, but not sure they’re going too well. Click any one below, if you’re really interested in a monotone voice trying to describe the stuff on various bits of paper. Sounds fun.
I saw a documentary on bonobos and chimps the other day. They are our closest relatives, and my first thought was: why are human babies so useless? Here’s a picture of a 6-month-old chimp. Dynamic, focused, getting on with life.
Covid Strikes Again Diane got COVID again this week. That’s her Covid smile, very similar to her I’m-totally-happy smile only you’ll notice the dimple on the right looks a bit sadder. She’s getting better, thankfully. The problem is, we’ve been
I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday When you say this song title to people they always reply with: But that is just not true, I’ve given this some serious thought and here’s what would really happen. Christmas Day 1.
Christingle When the kids were teeny weeny little toddlers and we were still in our overprotective phase of parenting, we took them to Christingle at the local church, because it seemed like a Christmassy thing to do. Little did we
Things I want to believe – Forests can think Trees can communicate with each other, we all know that. FYI that sketch is stupid because they haven’t got a larynx nor a means to blow air across it, have they,
Just thought I tell you about a few things from my childhood that I know to be absolute fact and incredibly useful, just so they can help you in your life. Before parents cared and stairgates, stairs hurt. The word
Shouty People Can you believe complete strangers like to shout at me? Let me tell you about it. Shout 1 I was walking down a secluded forest path in the middle of The Lake District, just like this one: Then
Remember this: Well I was watching a couple of episodes from 1966, the year I was born, and the first thing I’ve got to complain about is – where the ‘eck is this? And, also, where are those paper undies,
This guy is to blame for my apparent laziness this week. Stevie Bartlett, not sure why I’m calling him Stevie, from Dragon’s Den, said, as a business, I need to be on TikTok. So I’ve finally got round to doing two TikToks.
Not sure you remember, but we have another dog, Lizzi. Here she is:Diane says I haven’t mentioned her much since we got Norman, and it’s true. The reason is this:Walking isn’t usually her favourite thing to do. That’s a quick
I have a confession to make, I think I have superpowers. I’ve suspected for a while, especially with this first one. You see, like Electro, I can control electricity. I’ve demonstrated this to everyone else in our house and they are amazed. Here’s what
There’s a street in our town that’s under siege. Here’s what you see when you turn the corner. And as you walk down the street, the signs quickly get more weird. I’m going to do what they do online to keep you reading… …because you won’t
I’ve had a very violent week. Let me tell you why. Diane’s a strictly PG-rated film watcher, unless Julia Roberts is in it, then she can be a little more flexible. This is an old sketch, sorry for being lazy, so
This week I met a very intense man in the park with his dog. His dog was sitting in front of him looking at him as if he was a god. To get the look accurate in your mind, it’s the
How’s your algorithm? Because I’m not sure about mine. I recently joined TikTok since Steven Barlett from Dragon’s Den said I should. It’s great for your business, he said. So I signed up… …and he’s wrong. It’s not great for
