Tragedy.

This is Gene Savoy, the American explorer, author and theologian best known for his claims to have discovered more than 40 lost cities in Peru. That was obviously before he became the lead singer of Yello. Chikka chikka.

If he was a Bulgarian, I'd be really worried. (One of all dear fiends of "a certain age", there ...)

You know how it is? You've just started a new book, four days in and it's going well, you're ahead of your self-imposed word count (let's see how long that lasts) and you think, "you know what I really really really really deserve? This." Yeah, THAT!

Also, painting them yellow and hanging them on a tree if this photographic evidence is anything to go by, it would appear. Only in the Metro (so, not a REAL newspaper) dear Blue sky fiends ...

Well, there's a question I never thought I'd be asked.

Anyone else fancy one of Batman's "fudge missiles"? Twejve's far too many for me ...

I like bats. I like cats. But, which is best? There's only one way to sort this out ...

Blog thing. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/05/the-...

"I've just out been a tour of aLL major cities in South-East Asia with my favourite 1980s band, Kajagoogoo." "Singapore?" "Yes. But the bassist was quite good." I'm here all week.

Hello, ducky ...

How much do I deserve this? Let me count the ways ...

The PDF for the forthcoming Bride of a Vault of Horror has just arrived for editing from my (magnificent) publishers. I will, therefore, be rather busy for the next few days reading through 613 page searching for errors until my forehead bleeds.

It's true, you know.

If you can't be bothered to read the latest From The North blog update (and, to be honest, I wouldn't blame you!) allow AI to provide this - surprisingly sort-of accurate(ish) - summation. After all, even a broken is correct twice a day.

Blog, Keith Telly Topping. Blog like the wind. So, he did. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/04/act-...

That's the weekend sorted, then -

Il Grotta Azzurra, Capri, 2004. It was an absolute miracle I managed to get a shot this evocative in virtually no light. My late mother's reaction ... "Well, it *is* blue, I'll give them that!"

Another fortnightly business luncheonette at The Keel Row with Young Malcolm.

Used Morrisons' Amazon Returns machine for the first time, today. Once I'd FOUND the machine (hidden away in the entrance behind the potted plants), it was a surprisingly painless process. Well done, all. Let's see if they refund is as straightforward (I'm not holding my breath).

Some of this weekend's reading. A proper dip into tome! British SF films through the years.

Bloggerisationism ahoy. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/04/wear...

Well, that's tonight sorted ...

Always listen to your granny, she knows what's what.

What do you have to say about this, Mr McQuickly? 'I *have* had tea. Lots of tea. Indian tea. *And* biscuits.' Your response, Chief Constable?

Good morning world. Lookin' good.

I particularly enjoyed that bit of The Devil's Planet containing Bret Yvon's revelation of exactly were the Taranium [sic] that Mavic Chen has supplied the Daleks with to power their Time Destructor actually originates.

Yes, I think I've *seen* that particular movie. More than once.

Today's general mood.

Oh, mate - trust me, I've *been* there.

THIS is why we need @marklewisohn.bsky.social and his peerless work SO badly. www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...

Want to hear something funny? Try somewhere else ... keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/04/i-ge...

It's bastard-well happened AGAIN. I've been back on Facebook for FOUR DAYS and, I try to log on this morning and get this ... That's it, I'm out of there.

So, if anybody's waiting for a reply from me there, you'll be waiting a forever I'm afraid. I'm not going to go through all the clart I did last time to try (and fail) to get reinstated. That's me and Fuckbook finished. I'd appreciate it if you could spread the word re what's happened. Thanks.

Anyone that's fiended me on Fuckbook, this morning I logged only to be told I had to prove I'm human (I am, I have a birth certificate) and then to provide a video. I did so. An hour later I was told my account had been deactivated and I could not appeal this decision. I'm a pariah, apparently.

Bloggerisationism ahoy. I know, I know, that's two in a week - what can I say, I'm bored! keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/03/ques...

Bloggy, bloggy, bloggy bloggerisationism type thing, malarkey, in the area. And that. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/03/disc...

I think the first 10ish laps of the Aussie Grand Prix (up to the first VSC) with Young George and Young Chas going at it, leapfrogging each other each lap might be most excited I've been watching F1 since the 90s! God that was good. Race leaders changing every lap? *That'll* never catch on!

Git on th' blog thang, good God. (Sorry, I was just having a James Brown moment there.) From The North bloggerisationism update ahoy. Get it whilst it's fresh. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/02/dept...

Multi-cultural Britain in 2026. Chinese New Year, the Tyneside Irish Centre and Dippin Do uts captured in one photo. Whaddya think about THAT, Mister Farago?!

A day shopping ending, fir the first time in a while, at Amaysia. With Young Malcolm. Tasty.

It's that old From The North bloggerisationism time yet again. Get it whilst it's lukewarm. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/02/thin...

An important announcement: Yer actual has managed to change The Stately Telly Topping Manor duvet, IN ONE GO, in less than half-an-hour and with only minimal (though, not insignificant) back-pain involved. It's therefore time, once again, to declare ...

Incoming 2026 bloggersationisms #1 keithtopping.blogspot.com/2026/01/does...

Another year, another fortnight, another chicken tikka masala!

And THAT, fiends and lady-fiends, is how we do that. Yer actual will now be having a lie down in a darkened room in a warm bed with bottle (hot water not booze) and a towel over his head for the next few months to hibernate and recover his shit until he's ready to go again! It's been emotional.

Suppose I'd better stick the central heating on, then ..

Twixtmas nosh-up with Young Malcolm @ The Gate

The final From The North bloggerisationism update for 2025. Get it whilst it's hot. or, at least, lukewarm. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2025/12/read...

New From The north bloggerisationism ahoy. keithtopping.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...