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Police Dog at the Nightclub

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 28, 2022 by Mike FindingDecember 28, 2022
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Glorious insults are from an era before the English language became boiled down to 4-letter words

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on September 1, 2022 by Mike FindingSeptember 18, 2022

A member of Parliament to Disraeli: “Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease.” “That depends, Sir,” said Disraeli, “whether I embrace your policies or your mistress.”· “He had delusions of adequacy.” – Walter Kerr … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Fun! | Tagged English language, Glorious insults

Off The Rails – a “Historical Document”!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on August 18, 2022 by Mike FindingAugust 20, 2022
Off The Rails – a “Historical Document”!

                While my lady was decorating one of our rooms the other day, she was playing some old cassette tapes, with a view to getting rid of any stuff that really was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Music and gigging | Tagged Off The Rails – a “Historical Document”!

Stay Well & Fit! Health and Wellness for ALL Ages.

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 16, 2022 by Mike FindingDecember 26, 2024
Good Health Is Wealth

Stay Well & Fit! Ideal for ALL ages. Helps with fitness, sleep, joint pain….. See HERE what can Help YOU and your Loved ones throughout the year! Get YOUR Free newsletter and free reports Help for Asthma, Diabetes, Arthritis, Skin … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged for ALL Ages., Stay Well & Fit! Health and Wellness

What is Life Without Good Health?

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 21, 2022 by Mike FindingFebruary 22, 2022
The Entrepreneur Generation

I can see you wondering WHAT is he doing adding something like this to a site like this!?? Well – I believe very strongly in the adage that without good health we don’t actually have much. It affects us ALL, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged Crisis Point, Life without Good Health?, the Nutrition Delusion, What IS Good Health?

An Obituary printed in the London Times…….. Interesting, and sadly, rather true …….

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 1, 2022 by Mike FindingJanuary 2, 2022

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged He will be missed, Passing of Common Sense, won't he?

The result of talking on a mobile while driving

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 25, 2021 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021
Drive Safely

I received an email with this information… The number of times we see people using a mobile while driving….ridiculous when you see what COULD happen as a result More who  see this the better. Her last  call was from a … Continue reading →

Posted in Safe Driving | Tagged Advanced Motorist Training, Driving Safely, IAM Training, safe driving

Cranky Old Man – A Poem by …. an Old Man

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 19, 2021 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021

When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in an Australian country town, it was believed that he had nothing left of any value. Later, when the nurses were going through his meager possessions, They … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts, Writers / Authors | Tagged A Poem, Cranky Old Man

“Jesus Knows You’re Here”

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 19, 2021 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021

A burglar broke into a house one night. He shined his flashlight around, looking for valuables when a voice in the dark said, ‘Jesus knows you’re here.’ He nearly jumped out of his skin, clicked his flashlight off, and froze. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun! | Tagged burglar, parrot, Rottweiler

Two Second Rule and Driving Safely

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 6, 2021 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021
The Entrepreneur Generation

What is the “two second rule”? The two second rule could save you from an accident while driving out on the busy roads. Recent Example: It makes me MAD when I see someone doing her makeup in a mirror……while driving! … Continue reading →

Posted in Safe Driving | Tagged Crash for cash scam, drive safely, IAM Organisation, Plan your journeys better

Who knew – Cannon Balls!!!

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 4, 2021 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021

It was necessary to keep a good supply of cannon balls near the cannon on old war ships. But how to prevent them from rolling about the deck was the problem. The storage method devised was to stack them as … Continue reading →

Posted in Education | Tagged brass monkeys, cold weather

Is YOUR Health worth around 80 pence per day?

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on November 30, 2019 by Mike FindingDecember 1, 2019
Drive Safely

Is YOUR Health worth about 80 pence per day? I hear you ask… “What’s he babbling on about now?” It occurred to me that most people think nothing of shelling out more than £2 for a cup of coffee in … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged Better sleep, Help for eyesight, Help for joint pain, Help for ME, Help with diabetes, Help with high blood pressure, Suspected Alzheimer’s – A Testimonial, What is health Worth?

Sweet, Fizzy, Dangerous

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 23, 2019 by Mike FindingJanuary 22, 2019
UK Could Lose its only natural world heritage site on Jurassic Coast

Sweet, Fizzy, Dangerous Curated Posts Might be of interest to some? It ought to be….Take a look at the video!! JUST before we post the article from Dr. Mercola we have an additional piece that came to our attention a … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness | Tagged Arthritis, Gallbladder disease, Heart disease, Hypertension, Obesity, stroke

Why smart phones should be illegal for under 16s

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 13, 2019 by Mike FindingJanuary 13, 2019
Why smart phones should be illegal for under 16s

SARAH VINE: Why smart phones should be illegal for under-16s By Sarah Vine for the Daily Mail Published: 01:11, 20 May 2015 | Updated: 18:11, 21 May 2015 Barely a day goes by without another report pointing to how mobile … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Health Responsibility | Tagged health warnings, Smart Phones, social warnings, Under 16s

Texting While Driving….. Is THIS girl for real??

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 13, 2019 by Mike FindingMarch 9, 2021

The attitude on this girl is UNREAL! NO respect for anyone….but the end is interesting! And well deserved… HAH! I can’t say I’m surprised! The video link below had been been deactivated and not allowed by the provider. Seems it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Unsafe Driving Habits | Tagged careless driving, Unsafe driving

For the older people! Interesting……………

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 22, 2018 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2021

ONE   Recently, I went to McDonald’s and I saw on the menu that you could have an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets. I asked for a half dozen nuggets. ‘We don’t have half dozen nuggets,’ said … Continue reading →

Posted in Grumpy Old People, You MUST be Joking | Tagged And they think they are worth $15.00 per hour, For the old people! Interesting

Old country wisdom can save our farms

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on April 19, 2017 by Mike FindingMarch 9, 2022
Old country wisdom can save our farms

I read this and could not help thinking that SO much sense was said in this letter….but would it ever be listened to?? Letter to Daily Mail dated September 2nd 2015 by Mr Ian Bell Much sympathy should go to … Continue reading →

Posted in West Country News | Tagged by Mr Ian Bell, Letter to Daily Mail, September 2nd 2015

Wind Turbines Monuments to utter folly

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on June 8, 2016 by Mike FindingJune 8, 2016
Wind Turbines Monuments to utter folly

As the wind farm industry admits that England’s not windy enough, these abominations serve only to mock our leaders’ gullibility By Max Hastings For The Daily Mail Published: 01:46, 7 June 2016 | Updated: 01:54, 7 June 2016 West Devon … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Wind Turbines Monuments to utter folly

Our Environment Affects Us All

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on March 26, 2016 by Mike FindingJanuary 26, 2017
Is YOUR Health 80 pence per day?

From The Newsletters of Healthy Homes Club. Good day to you. Is spring round the corner? I just wanted to resend the information sent a while ago, but has been asked for a few times – linked to much of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness, Home based Business, Plant Derived Minerals | Tagged 20th Century Changes, Soil Fertility

Stalbridge: a recent find on Facebook

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 21, 2016 by Mike FindingDecember 24, 2018

As I was writing a post on Facebook and adding the original photo album on my profile, I came across a write up about Stalbridge and some rather interesting facts! It seems that none other than Douglas Adams was resident … Continue reading →

Posted in Dufosee Family, Stalbridge Dorset | Tagged The Old Stone Wall at Stalbridge

Stalbridge Park, House and Wall

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 20, 2016 by Mike FindingMarch 4, 2021

This is just a starter post for this Dufosee.com project – just to get the ball rolling! Back when I were a lad I used to stay in the Stalbridge Park with my grandparents and the place was massive. However … Continue reading →

Posted in Stalbridge Dorset, Stalbridge Park | Tagged House and Wall, Stalbridge Park

Banks have created a sneaky new crimewave

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on December 27, 2015 by Mike FindingDecember 27, 2015

Banks have created a sneaky new crimewave Ever since these came in I have been lucky enough to have a “normal” card without the new technology. My new card came in this week and …. guess what – it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Writers / Authors | Tagged Contactless Credit & Debit Cards, new crimewave

If politicians had their way…..

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on November 12, 2015 by Mike FindingNovember 12, 2015
Drive Safely

Love or hate the Daily Mail – there are some stories that really let you know what is happening out there – as if we didn’t know!!! If politicians had their way, we’d never know about the greed of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Public ‘servants’ UK Fat Cats | Tagged first-class foreign travel, gold-plated pensions, golden goodbyes, Golden hellos, trebles all round

Really Conflicting Information

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on September 22, 2015 by Mike FindingApril 3, 2019
Drive Safely

Good day to you I really hope you have had a great summer, despite the appalling weather! I have to say that I am pleased I no longer farm because the harvest has been a total pain….Back to school for … Continue reading →

Posted in All sorts, Health and Wellness, Home based Business, Plant Derived Minerals | Tagged health & Wellness, Personal Health Responsibility, Really Conflicting Information

Mike Finding – Who’s he?

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on July 22, 2015 by Mike FindingFebruary 20, 2016
Mike Finding – Who’s he?

I am an ex-farmer! Ever since boy-hood I was brought up to be a farmer and as such went on to help manage the family farm, in Dorset. Well, many years later I actually came away from farming for various … Continue reading →

Posted in Drums and Drummers, Health and Wellness | Tagged And Finally... Phil Collins, drummer, Marketing Manager, Musician, Photography

Taylor Swift Shake It Off

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 27, 2015 by Mike FindingJune 3, 2015

WHAT an excellent video this is!! This young lady is a star! The dancers are all most excellent!! Taylor Swift – Shake It Off Published on Aug 18, 2014 Taylor’s new release 1989 is Available Now featuring the hit single … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun! | Tagged Shake It Off, Taylor Swift

A game of Knights and Dragons

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mike FindingMay 21, 2015
UK Could Lose its only natural world heritage site on Jurassic Coast

Love him or dislike him, Littlejohn does come up with some great stories!! When I was at nursery school, we were due to perform a play about King Arthur and his Knights. My mum remembers making me a balsa wood … Continue reading →

Posted in Sillyness | Tagged a game of Knights and Dragons

Start each day with this powerful visualization tool.

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 9, 2015 by Mike FindingFebruary 9, 2015
The Secret - Start each day with this powerful visualization tool.

Start each day with this powerful visualization tool. Start each magnificent day with this powerful visualization tool. The Secret to You was especially created to harness all of the power of The Secret to transform your life into joy. To … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Wellness, Inspiration, Inspirational Stories and Thoughts | Tagged Start each day, visualization tool., with this powerful

We are never to old to learn.

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on January 20, 2015 by Mike FindingJanuary 23, 2015

An 87 Year Old College Student Named Rose The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn’t already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspirational Stories and Thoughts | Tagged Never too old to learn, We make a Life by what we give

Stalbridge Park and House, Dorset

MikeDF In the West Country Posted on February 15, 2014 by Mike FindingFebruary 15, 2014
Stalbridge Park House the original Manor House - image

Back when I was a boy I used to stay in the Stalbridge Park with my grandparents and the place was massive. However the original house would appear to have been a haunted place! Dorset Lettings website has a set … Continue reading →

Posted in Dorset and West Country News | Tagged Dufosee family, Stalbridge House and Park

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