My Quarantine Diary
Several people have asked me “how I am doing” – well here goes! Day 1 – I Can Do This!! Got enough food and wine to last a month! Day 2 – Opening my 8th bottle of Wine. I fear … Continue reading →
Category Archives: All sorts
A gender-free census is the perfect cure to form-filling fatigue
OLIVER PRITCHETT 15 OCTOBER 2017 • 6:00AM The idea that we won’t be asked about our gender in the 2021 census has been blamed on political correctness gone doolally, but I think it’s a move to head off an uprising by those … Continue reading →
He was funny, gripping – and as rude as English mustard
QUENTIN LETTS sees Gove on top form By Quentin Letts for the Daily Mail Published: 00:38, 20 April 2016 Updated: 02:15, 20 April 2016 Many say Boris Johnson is the Leave campaign’s great asset. Boris is indeed a joy, a … Continue reading →
Really Conflicting Information
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 →
The Daffodil Principle by Jaroldeen Asplund Edwards
Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead. “I will come next Tuesday, ” … Continue reading →
Apostrophe catastrophe: How a common punctuation howler drives us to distraction
Read more Here with the Mail Online You don’t have to go to the greengrocer’s to spot them. Errant apostrophes are springing up everywhere. And while their misuse is among our most common grammatical mistakes, it is also the most … Continue reading →
WHO PAINTED THESE PICTURES?
A young man’s dream to be an artist was crushed when his application to enter a fine arts academy was rejected. His broken dream turned into a tragic nightmare for the world . . . So, WHO PAINTED THESE PICTURES? … Continue reading →
Cranky Old Man – A Poem by …. an Old Man
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 →
IDIOT SIGHTING 4: A Local Garage (not near us as far as I know!)
When my husband and I arrived at a car dealership to pick up our car after a service, we were told the keys had been locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly … Continue reading →
IDIOT SIGHTING 3 – Government Employee
The pedestrian light on the corner beeps when it’s safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an ‘intellectually challenged’ co-worker of mine. She asked if I knew what the beeper was for. I explained that it signals blind … Continue reading →
IDIOT SIGHTING 2 – IN FOOD SERVICE:
My daughter went to a Mexican takeaway and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for ‘minimal lettuce.’ He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg lettuce. From Bankstown , Sydney …..
Continue reading →IDIOT SIGHTING 1
We had to have the garage door repaired. The repairman told us that one of our problems was that we did not have a ‘large’ enough motor on the opener. I thought for a minute, and said that we had … Continue reading →
Jubilee Fly Past
Incredible footage has been released showing the bird’s eye view enjoyed by crew aboard a Lancaster bomber flying over London for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The aeroplane, which is part of the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), … Continue reading →
Attitude is everything!
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 →
The Love Dress.
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 →
A Scotsman appeared before St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.
“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 →
This has to be one of the best singles ads ever printed
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 →
Negativity “Parable”
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 →
Wild Turkey and Coke On A Tuesday Morning
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 →
A Dog Named Faith
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 →
2011 – The Year’s BIG Project….
First off – we want to thank ALL the guys who have helped us out on this project. It was not a big project by any means to them I suspect, but it has been a big deal for us! … Continue reading →
Annual apology
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 →
Beyonce Rocks at Glastonbury!!
THANK you for this video – as long as it stays online!!
Continue reading →Rectal Thermometer Made by Johnson & Johnson – ok this is a great suggestion!
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 →
A to Z Illusions’ Alphabet Photography, brand new site!
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 →
Off the Rails at the Bar Se7en in Swanage – April 2011
Watch out for the pillar lads!!
Continue reading →Good road holding tyres
Can someone bring the driver a shot of “Jack Daniels” and a pair of clean shorts? Good “Road-Hugging” Tyre! This is when the thought, “Don’t MOVE!” comes to mind!
Continue reading →This is a genuine complaint to Devon & Cornwall Police Force
This is a genuine complaint to Devon & Cornwall Police Force from an angry member of the public A true email sent to the force, lengthy but brilliantly written…… Dear Sir/Madam/Automated telephone answering service, Having spent the past twenty minutes … Continue reading →