Life and all that jazz....

What did you Google today?

2009-09-16T09:33:32Z

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/6161567/The-20-funniest-suggestions-from-Google-Suggest.html

Please help.

2009-08-12T08:12:11Z

We have a request for support from a Doctor serving in Kandahar Hospital, Afghanistan, who tells of some of the awful injuries suffered by many children as a result of the fighting.

He has asked if people could parcel together a few toys colouring bo...oks toy cars soft toys (but not dogs) and post to him: 5766271 Captain A J Subbs, UK-JF Med Gp, Op Herrick 10b, BFPO772. NB: a parcel up to 2kg is free to send

A little more out the door!

2009-08-09T16:42:00Z

The remains of a door and garden lounger into the bin .

Boxes, newspaper and garden refuse into recycling bins.

Magazines given to a friend.

Flower pots donated to a local charity.

8 Bookcrossing books labelled and ready for release.

Wardrobe attitude

2009-08-07T09:48:51Z

Me - struggles into house of elderly father carrying more shopping than is good for my arms.

Him - Good morning.
Oh we're wearing stripes today!

Me - Yes I found it in the wardrobe and as it is very hot I thought I'd wear it.

Him - Well are you wearing it for a bet?

I JUST LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-07-08T07:59:38Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXEf8W0zQTU&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fprofile.php%3Fid%3D1737319060%26v%3Dfeed%26story_fbid%3D1021050743339&feature=player_embedded

Happy Birthday!

2009-06-05T19:05:52Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ESTHER
xxx

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(with thanks to Leonie who is so much more organised!)

Radio 4

2009-03-26T12:18:38Z

I spend a great deal of time listening to this station.

I couldn't believe my ears just now.
Whilst listening to an item about a national library strategy and a national library card I heard the presenter say that " it would be possible for anyone to loan a book in any library in the country".
Strange that - I've always thought of myself as a borrower ( but not the tiny, hide in a cupboard type!).

I don't know what I don't know.

2009-03-26T10:56:51Z

When I worked I always came out fighting the paperwork when the deadline rushed towards me. I seemed to need that added pressure to focus and inspire some clear thinking. I suppose losing contracts by not completing in the given timescale also helped!

Yesterday I found myself in a similar situation. I had a deadline - to use 300 units on a family history site by midnight. I had set aside a few days to try to achieve this but all the day to day rubbish/dramas which have to be dealt with got in the way.
I have no computer knowledge whatsoever so a series of rage inducing mishaps with the PC and the printer didn't help. Consequently there was much swearing and little progress in the first part of the day.
I couldn't miss The Apprentice and the BBC2 follow -up, so from 10.30 to midnight I think I discovered more about the family than in the last six months.

Family history is so interesting and frustrating at the same time. I always come back to the mystery surrounding my great,great grandfather who was born in London. I thought I'd found his birth certificate , but can find no other references to his parents. I've spent hours going round and round this part of the family and this week I found another census showing a possible father in my certain ancestors. This man would have been seventeen at the time of his son's birth but the child's parents were married (or claim to be married) at the time of the birth.

There are other mysteries in other parts of the family, some are explained by remarriages and also someone reverting to a maiden name after being widowed. The whole exercise is further complicated by my brain and its inability to work logically and my extremely short attention span.

After using the units I chatted to a RL friend who had noticed I was online late so today I feel exhausted and feeling that I don't know what I don't know!

What do you think?

2009-03-13T11:36:37Z

Nowadays I have ample time to people watch, I used to do it professionally and I guess old habits die hard.

Yesterday I sat in a bank for about thirty minutes and as I watched the staff and the customers interact I became aware of an underlying aggression which seems to bubble up to the surface very quickly in people of all ages. I am guilty of this myself but like to think that I still have respect for other people (particularly vulnerable people) and their property.

Why is there a real lack of respect in our society?

We drop litter in our town centres, residential areas and the most scenic parts of our country.

Some children and teenagers barge other users off pavements and when reprimanded hurl a torrent of abuse at the complainer.

Some assistants in shops seem unwilling to assist.

Most motorists assume a right to park or drive wherever they choose with a complete disregard for others.
Blue badge and parent parking is abused consistently.

I am so stunned when someone holds a door for me these days I thank them profusely.

When a lady gave up her place in a supermarket queue for my cousin she couldn't believe it.

Are we all so busy and so important these days that we consider only ourselves?

Today is Comic Relief Day and we all contribute generously to that and many other causes - is that our quick fix?
Should there be red faces as well as red noses today?

Happy Birthday

2009-03-06T19:06:34Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRSDANVERS!

The sun has shone for you
mrsdanvers

Still trying................

2009-03-05T11:28:52Z

In:
Food and prescriptions

Out:

One box of assorted glasses and tumblers
Seven bags of books
One bag of clothes.

All taken to local hospice shop.

Oliver Postagte RIP

2008-12-09T10:29:17Z

Some of the magical and truly entertaining programmes created by the wonderful Oliver Postgate who has died today;

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga23iSxyXO4&NR=1

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fDWk0BCeblQ&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2pyOJgNnvYo&feature=related

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_l2AblgHy1w

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WVzAJbEkyyU

That day has come round again........................

2008-11-20T18:50:00Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOVEMBERBUG!

Children in Need

2008-11-14T19:28:34Z

Dear Supporter,

Thank you for your e-mail, and for thinking of BBC Children in Need.

BBC Children in Need, the charity, has never paid a fee to Terry Wogan.
In the past, his presenting fee for the Appeal Show has come out of the
BBC's programming budget, and not charity funds, because it was a TV
production cost. However, Terry has said that he never sought a fee for
presenting BBC Children in Need and he will make sure that he does not
get one this year.

Since the first telethon in 1980 Sir Terry has been very involved with
BBC Children in Need behind the scenes - both as a high-profile
ambassador and more recently as a Trustee. He makes regular, unpaid,
appearances on behalf of the charity and, as a member of the board of
Trustees, he is also directly involved in setting our strategy and in
allocating funds to projects that aim to change children's lives.

We are very grateful for his unfailing commitment and popularity which
play a vital role in our fundraising efforts.

Kind regards,

Kate
Database Information Assistant
BBC Children in Need Appeal

________________________________

Sack them now

2008-10-28T09:47:06Z

So Jonathon Ross and Russell Brand have telephoned Andrew Sachs and left a message on his answer machine claiming that Brand has slept with his grand daughter.They went on to add (amid bursts of laughter) that Sachs may wish to hang himself .
This was a pre - recorded programme which was allowed through all/any controls by BBC executives.

They sounded like drunken schoolboys phoning other drunk mates whilst the parents are out.
I am not aware that 78 year old Andrew Sachs is a malicious individual who must be ridiculed and tormented by these talentless idiots. I hope some legal action is taken against these pests.

How much longer must the BBC licence money fund the obscenely indulged lifestyle of these parasites?
I shall be writing to the BBC.

Happily going down

2008-09-30T15:12:18Z

I can't help thinking that the worry of the past few weeks has contributed but now I have lost one stone and ten pounds!
Yay!

With tears in my eyes............

2008-08-17T10:12:18Z

I've been watching the Olympics again.

I always watch the sports I used to take part in - hockey,badminton and sailing, but I have been enjoying the excitement of the rowing. The enthusiasm of the commmentators on all the sports is brilliant and the effort of the competitors involved inspiring.
We have done so well - 4 gold medals already today and we are in third position in the medal table! China lead and US are second but we have half the number of athletes.

I suppose I am very patriotic but oh how I wish our national anthem made no reference to royalty and religion.
Surely someone is able to compose a more suitable anthem representative of our nation today - stirring music and words concerning unity,pride and loyalty?

The Guinea Pig Olympics

2008-08-07T09:07:06Z

We are in the middle of the silly season!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/howaboutthat/2510906/The-Guinea-Pig-Olympics.html

The Temple Of Tame Tigers

2008-08-05T08:55:01Z

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/earth/2499586/The-temple-of-tame-tigers.html

Croc Sandwich #20 Reflections,shadows and repititions.

2008-07-28T08:33:26Z

Croc sandwich

An appeal for your bra.

2008-07-27T13:24:57Z

I came across this today;
http://www.breasttalk.co.uk/bra-appeal/

As I have changed in size ( no, not getting smaller!) I have found 6 newish bras which are now waiting to be put in the post tomorrow.

Go on ladies - see what you can find.

Happy Birthday

2008-06-07T16:13:29Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNALEE

HAVE A LOVELY DAY.

Happy Birthday

2008-06-05T15:49:58Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEMIOTICGHOSTS

Birthday greetings

2008-05-15T16:34:01Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIKKI

I KNOW THINGS COULD BE BETTER BUT I HOPE YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY.

Poison Farm - David Williams

2008-04-27T13:35:26Z

I've just finished reading this book about a local poisoner. It is written by a man whose father worked for the murder victim and was editor of the local paper. The police were unable to prosecute the murderer of a colourful farmer even though they knew the identity.
David Williams has unravelled the mystery and revealed the murderer.
Each chapter begins with a photograph of the murderer with blacked out sections but as the reader progresses though the book the whole photograph is revealed piece by piece.
This book is well-crafted and I would recommend it to everyone whether they know the area or not. A really good read. 10