About Wednesday 12 September 1666

Gerald Berg on 14 Sep 2019  •  Link

When was the last time Sam and Liz had sex? Has he ever confirmed he does have sex with his wife?

About Wednesday 5 September 1666

Gerald Berg on 6 Sep 2019  •  Link

The cat's full name? Scarlet No Haira.

About Saturday 1 September 1666

Gerald Berg on 2 Sep 2019  •  Link

While we are all hanging around waiting for the sparks to fly. This from Kind Hearts and Coronets:

Mr Elliot: Even my lamented master, the great Mr Benny himself, never had the privilege of hanging a duke. What a finale to a lifetime in the public service!
Prison Governor: Finale?
Mr Elliot: Yes, I intend to retire. After using the silken rope... never again be content with hemp.

About Monday 27 August 1666

Gerald Berg on 28 Aug 2019  •  Link

Pepys is just too pleased with Liz's work! I suppose this is cheaper than having her spending money on things out of the house account. Liz, now is the time to start working in ultramarine. Blue seas, blue skies, blue dresses...

About Thursday 23 August 1666

Gerald Berg on 24 Aug 2019  •  Link

So now we have: well done and done well meaning nearly the opposite of each other.

About Tuesday 14 August 1666

Gerald Berg on 16 Aug 2019  •  Link

So in this case Betty Mitchell would be the molester?

About Friday 3 August 1666

Gerald Berg on 4 Aug 2019  •  Link

Sister? Beth has a sister and she lives nearby? First I heard of it!

About Tuesday 31 July 1666

Gerald Berg on 2 Aug 2019  •  Link

SDS thanks for the notations on the most interesting Aphra Behn. Her treatment by Chuck the 2nd certainly reenforces Povy's take on the court.

About Tuesday 17 July 1666

Gerald Berg on 19 Jul 2019  •  Link

Joggling board. What the...?

About Saturday 14 July 1666

Gerald Berg on 15 Jul 2019  •  Link

barricados - is the word spanish or portuguese in origin perhaps? That might make for a better search...