Carl in the Co-op.

I spotted, Professor Carl Chinn MBE in my local Co-op (used to be a Spar), Wake Green Road, Moseley.

I was so awestruck, I didn't even notice what he purchased. I just heard him say, "Thanks Bab!" to the Co-op cashier.

The last time I spotted Carl, was about 6 months ago (He was walking up Poplar Road, Kings Heath, with his family).

The time before that was, at a march to keep HP Sauce made in Aston, Birmingham.

I've seen quite 'the Chinn' quite a few times in my life. I've gone to see him lecture, open a pharmacy with his pal, Ed Doolan (BBC WM), presented one of his radio shows and I've even had my picture taken with him.

Be afraid, be very afraid.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/biographies/biogs/bbc_wm/carl_chinn.shtml