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Seniors Banking… PRICELESS!!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 2, 2012 by Mike FindingMay 2, 2012

Shown below, is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the Times. Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you … Continue reading →

Posted in Grumpy Old People | Tagged Grumpy old people

Attitude is everything!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on April 25, 2012 by Mike FindingApril 25, 2012

 Your attitude towards life defines not only who you are, But the quality of life you have. You can’t do what?? Have you ever seen more beautiful smiles than these? Forgive me when I whine, with eyes to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts, Just DO it! | Tagged attitude is everything

Bees are suffering from humans! (Originally posted back in April 2012)

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mike FindingSeptember 18, 2022

Bee Health is Suffering. The new culprit would appear to be a pesticide made with Neonicotinoids

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Posted in Health of Bees Worldwide, Healthy Bits, Natural Health, Nature, News, Science & Nature | Tagged Bee Health, Factual Information, Natural Health, Neonicotinoids, Science & Nature

Top TV Series – great well produced programs!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 22, 2016

  The State of Play – recently watched here as it was missed when it first came out – SUPERB! Great story well written and very well performed – Bill Nighy is, once again, a treat to watch! Other TV … Continue reading →

Posted in Recommended TV and Film | Tagged Ashes to Ashes, Edge of Darkness, Life on Mars, State of Play, the Insider, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

WW2 – Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler incident

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mike FindingMarch 24, 2012

This story came in an email – with a slight proviso at the beginning here. Subject: Re: FW: A great story from WW11Well we did this one before….. it’s basically TRUE, although some of the prose has been coloured (never … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration

Farmer John’s Chickens

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on March 19, 2012 by Mike FindingMarch 19, 2012

Farmer John lived on a quiet rural highway. But as time went by, the traffic slowly built up and became so heavy and so fast that his chickens were being run over at a rate of three to six a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun!, Sillyness | Tagged you're 'avin a laugh!

Pork Chops…………..or not!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on March 18, 2012 by Mike FindingMarch 18, 2012

In a zoo in California , a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Looks like a dateline of 2004 on this story, but a great story anyway! Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature | Tagged Tiger and piglets

Tech Support:

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on March 8, 2012 by Mike FindingMarch 8, 2012

Tech Support:      ‘I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop. Customer:             ‘OK.’ Tech Support:      ‘Did you get a pop-up menu?’ Customer:             ‘No.’ Tech Support:      ‘OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?’ Customer:             ‘No.’ Tech Support:      ‘OK, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sillyness

The Love Dress.

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 26, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 24, 2012

A woman stopped by, unannounced, at her son’s house. She knocked on the door then immediately walked in. She was shocked to see her Daughter-in-law lying on the couch, totally naked. Soft music was playing, and the aroma of  perfume … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

A Scotsman appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 25, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 24, 2012

“Have you ever done anything in your life of particular merit?”, St. Peter asked. “Well, I can think of one thing”, the Scotsman replied. “On a trip to the outskirts of Glasgow , I came upon a gang of bikers … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

This has to be one of the best singles ads ever printed

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 24, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 24, 2012

It is reported to have been listed in the Cornish Guardian. SINGLE BLACK FEMALE seeks male companionship, ethnicity unimportant. I’m a very good girl who LOVES to play. I love long walks in the woods, riding in your pickup truck, … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

Negativity “Parable”

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 22, 2012

This is something to think about when negative people are doing their best to rain on your parade. So remember this story the next time someone who knows nothing and cares less tries to make your life miserable. A woman … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts | Tagged Negativity - Don't Listen!

Shampoo warning

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 21, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 21, 2012

Please share the following information with your friends. I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out before !!!!! I wash my hair in the shower and the shampoo runs down over my whole body. Printed very clearly on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Sillyness

Wild Turkey and Coke On A Tuesday Morning

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 20, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 20, 2012

An email from david at David the Letterman.com came in passing on this little gem! Glad I wasn’t driving! “I had to go to Harrison this morning and saw this Coke truck sitting on the side of the road. When … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

“Have a good day, Sir” said the policeman .

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 18, 2012 by Mike FindingJanuary 26, 2017

A senior citizen drove his brand new BMW Z4 convertible out of the car  salesroom.  Taking off down the motorway, He  floored it to 100mph, enjoying the wind blowing  through what little hair he had  left. “Amazing!” he thought as  … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun!

A Dog Named Faith

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 5, 2012

This came in as an email to me and I just thought it was a good point to pass on. Read to the end… “Be kind, for everyone you meet is engaged in a great struggle.” Philo of Alexandria This … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts, Inspiration

Meet Molly, she’s a gray speckled pony abandoned by her owners

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 5, 2012 by Mike FindingFebruary 5, 2012

A most heartwarming story—beats the heck out of murders, politics and terrorists!!! She’s a gray speckled pony who was abandoned by her owners when Hurricane Katrina hit southern Louisiana . She spent weeks on her own before finally being rescued … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration

The Two Second Rule – Drive Safely

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mike FindingAugust 1, 2021

Some time ago I applied to drive for an excellent company, Unicorn Courtesy Cars. One stipulation was that I take the Advanced Motorist test. The IAM Organisation offers advanced training to motorists and motorcyclists. In the South Dorset area we … Continue reading →

Posted in Safe Driving | Tagged Advanced Motorist Training, IAM Training, safe driving, two second rule

Annual apology

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 7, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 26, 2012

Over the past few months I have probably forwarded some inappropriate pictures and jokes to friends who I thought shared the same sense of humour.. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case and I seem to have upset quite a few people … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

Beyonce Rocks at Glastonbury!!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 4, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 14, 2012

THANK you for this video – as long as it stays online!!

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Posted in All sorts

Rectal Thermometer Made by Johnson & Johnson – ok this is a great suggestion!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 1, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 14, 2012

Thank you Stephen Marshall for a good chuckle this morning!! To meet Stephen check out his Facebook Profile here. When you have an ‘I Hate My Job’ day [Even if you’re retired, you sometimes have those days] Try this out: … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

Stay Hungry Stay Foolish – Steve Jobs

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on November 1, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 14, 2012

This post got lost on this site recently so I just wanted to add it back!!

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Posted in Education

Yearly Physical

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mike FindingOctober 31, 2011

I went to the doctor for a physical. The nurse started with certain basics. “How much do you weigh?” she asked. “150,” I said. The nurse put me on the scale. It turns out my weight is 200. The nurse … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun!

Ken Robinson says schools kill creativity

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 14, 2012
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Posted in Education | Tagged education

Stroke Identification – you MAY well have heard this before….take another look…

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mike FindingSeptember 22, 2011

They say  if you email this to ten people, you stand a  chance of saving at least one life. Will  you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke – They  Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the  Tongue Remember  the 1st Three Letters……S. T.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Healthy Bits | Tagged Stroke Identification

Boy and Otter playing!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mike FindingJune 15, 2011
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Posted in All sorts

A to Z Illusions’ Alphabet Photography, brand new site!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 16, 2011 by Mike FindingMay 16, 2011

  The brand NEW version of A to Z Illusions is now LIVE!! Fantastic, fast acting Word Creation app created by Chris Collins who has also done other great work for Finding the Time Web Design. Full shop listing now … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts

Kings of Leon

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 14, 2011 by Mike FindingMay 14, 2011
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Posted in Music and gigging

Off the Rails at the Bar Se7en in Swanage – April 2011

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 10, 2011 by Mike FindingJanuary 14, 2012

Watch out for the pillar lads!!

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Posted in All sorts

Fish Fight Debate in the House of Commons

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 9, 2011 by Mike FindingMay 9, 2011

Dear Fish Fighters, I’m writing with some BIG news from the Fish Fight campaign! A huge thank-you to all of you who emailed your MP and asked them to sign Zac Goldsmith’s Fish Fight Early Day Motion. As a result … Continue reading →

Posted in Hugh's Fish Fight | Tagged CFP reform, discards at sea, Fish Fight

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