Shaggy Dogs, Sparrows, and Cheese: Being for the Benefit of the Alan Turing Foundation

by George Ring

This book has been 67 years in the making. it started when Tony Wicks and I were 4 years old, we were lifetime friends and were always telling each other jokes and silly stories to try and make each other laugh. Well
I wrote them down. categorized them and put them in this book.

Born at a very young age, I met Tony Wicks when we were aged 4 on the way to school. I did some work Reinsurance Security Analyst, Hospital Porter, although I preferrd to call myself a Medical Relocation Executive and Credit Manager to name but 3, I retired. started writing books, Tony Wicks rather inconveniently died before I could beat him at Crown Green Bowls and Snooker.

200 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 4, 2024

Reviews

[Moona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shaggy Dogs, Sparrows, and Cheese by George Ring is a charming, nostalgic collection born from a lifelong friendship and a shared love of humour. Written over the course of 67 years, the book gathers jokes, anecdotes, and absurd stories that Ring and his childhood friend Tony Wicks told each other simply to laugh. The tone is warm, quirky, and deeply personal, blending classic “shaggy dog” humour with reflections on friendship, ageing, and loss. Ring’s conversational style makes the reader feel like part of an inside joke shared across decades. Beneath the silliness lies genuine affection and tribute, especially in light of Tony’s passing. Lighthearted yet touching, this book is both a celebration of laughter and a heartfelt homage, offering readers simple joy with meaningful roots.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone needs this book. You need it because it's a laugh a minute. You need it because it gives the lighter side of life. You need it because it's so relatable it's uncanny. This book sees the funny side of things you didn't even know were funny! Sometimes you just need to look on the bright side of life, and I can't wait for another volume.
George! It's genius! I can't put into words how much I loved it!