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

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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: Stop at your pharmacy and go to the thermometer section and purchase a rectal thermometer made by Johnson & Johnson. Be very sure you get this brand. When you get home, lock your doors, draw the curtains so you will not be disturbed. Change into very comfortable clothing and sit in your favorite chair. Open the package and remove the … Continue reading →

Yearly Physical

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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 asked, “Your height?” “6 foot 1,” I said. The nurse checked and saw that I only measure 5′ 11″ She then took my blood pressure and told me that it is very high. “Of course it’s high!” I screamed, ‘When I came in here I was tall and slender! Now I’m short and fat!” She put me on Prozac. What … Continue reading →

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

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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.  R. STROKE   IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a woman  stumbled and took a little fall – she assured  everyone that she was fine (they offered to call  paramedics) ….she said she had just tripped  over a brick because of her new  shoes. They got her cleaned up and got  her a new plate of food. While she appeared a  bit shaken … Continue reading →

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

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  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 included with some items available here in UK!! UK pound, Canadian and US Dollars, as well as Euros catered for. UK and Europe items sent from UK

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Fish Fight Debate in the House of Commons

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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 of all your effort it has just been announced that THIS WEEK there is going to be a DEBATE in the HOUSE OF COMMONS on discards, Fish Fight, and CFP reform. It’s going to take place on Thursday 11th May between 3pm and 6pm. This is a great result, and proof that people power really works. Because of the pressure … Continue reading →

Disorder in the American Courts!

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Have you heard this lot before?? Probably, but they could still raise a chuckle…. These are from a book called Disorder in the American Courts, and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place. ____________________________________________ ATTORNEY:  Do you recall the time that you examined the body? WITNESS:     The autopsy started around 8:30 PM ATTORNEY:  And Mr. Denton was dead at the time? WITNESS:     If not, he was by the time I finished. ____________________________________________ ATTORNEY:  Are you … Continue reading →

This is a genuine complaint to Devon & Cornwall Police Force

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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 waiting for someone at Bodmin police station to pick up a telephone I have decided to abandon the idea and try e-mailing you instead. Perhaps you would be so kind as to pass this message on to your colleagues in Bodmin, by means of smoke signal, carrier pigeon or Ouija board. As I’m writing this e-mail there are eleven failed … Continue reading →

The Plumber and the Parrot

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A plumber is called to the house of a lady owner to fix a pipe problem under the kitchen sink. “Oh hello – come in and I’ll show you where the problem is. Oh – don’t you mind Spike my dog – he won’t hurt you.” The plumber looked at the powerful, mean looking bulldog that was giving him the eye. “Mind you don’t speak to the parrot whatever you do….” and she left it at that. While the plumber was working under the sink, the bulldog came over and sat quietly beside him. He thought no more about it … Continue reading →

Hugh’s Fish Fight – growing by the minute!

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I have copied a part of the page on Hugh’s site right here – I am so angry about the waste that is going on here! I have been at this computer for about half an hour – the numbers are growing on this campaign rapidly!! Just timed at pretty much 10 – 20 in 10 seconds! Brilliant work Hugh!! Over to you now sir! HUGH’s EXPERIENCE “For the past few months, I have been travelling around the UK meeting fishermen, marine conservationists, politicians, supermarkets bosses, and of course fish-eating members of the public,” says Hugh. “My experience, and how … Continue reading →

Great Health. Why do we need it?

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Dumb question or what?? But how MANY people actually think about the future and how they are likely to be in years to come? The old comment of we only have one place to live – if that goes wrong, where will we go rings SO true and as I get older I think back to what I used to be like and how I DID start to pay for it! Once I realised what was going on and how my poor gut health was down to too much wrong food and drink I took steps to put it right. … Continue reading →

Health Choices – Simple Choices to Great Health

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It doesn’t take MUCH to decide to be healthy! However there are times when it takes a shove in the right direction to show you HOW to be healthy and stay that way. There are SO many ways we are bombarded with adverts and media that says “Do this and have great hair” or “Do that and have great skin” and on and on!! Much of this is pure hype and no real substance. Apart from any other health issue the type of products available on the high street and supermarket chains are often not as good for us as … Continue reading →

Business Evolves from Helping Children

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David Matthews is a freelance photographer caught up in a whirlwind of passion for his art. Over the years he has developed a keen eye for photographing everyday items in the most unique way imaginable. He photographs natural occurrences of letters in the alphabet, and much to his surprise, his A to Z Illusions have begun to reach the world. A big believer in living your dream, David volunteered in the literacy program at a local school. Working with one struggling child, he invented a game to find letters among everyday things like classroom desks and chairs. The dream grew … Continue reading →

Mathmatics

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Mathematics This comes from 2 math teachers with a combined total of 70 yrs. experience. It has an indisputable mathematical logic. It also made me Laugh Out Loud. This is a strictly mathematical viewpoint..it goes like this: What Makes 100%? What does it mean to give MORE than 100%? Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%? We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%. How about achieving 103%? What makes up 100% in life? Here’s a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions: If: … Continue reading →

“The Very Hungry Mouse”

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“The Very Hungry Mouse” and the leopard! The extraordinary scene was captured by photography student Casey Gutteridge at the Santago Rare Leopard Project in Hertfordshire. The 19-year-old, from Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, who was photographing the leopard for a course project, was astounded by the mouse’s behavior. He said: ‘I have no idea where the mouse came from – he just appeared in the enclosure after the keeper had dropped in the meat for the leopard. ‘He didn’t take any notice of the leopard, just went straight over to the meat and started feeding himself. ‘But the leopard was pretty surprised … Continue reading →

Drive Safely and DON’T drive tired

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There are SO many young people who think they know all there is to driving and car control! I took the IAM test a while ago as part of my training for work as a private hire driver – it was a complete eye-opener and well worth doing. It has totally changed my attitude to driving and I find it a LOT less stressful!! The way many young people drive it should be part of the test to at least sit in on some talks by IAM trained coaches!! See more at the bottom of this post re our local … Continue reading →

Babette Cole’s New best Sellers! **Fetlocks Hall**

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By Babette Cole has created the first two of four magical pony tales published by Bloomsbury (same publisher as Harry Potter) on May 3rd 2010. Magical. funny and mysterious thess are a new concept in pony books. Get your signed copies now from her website, price= £5.99 plus £2.00p postage and packing.

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Positive Juice

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All of us have the ability to turn on the positive juice. All of us make a decision when we first wake up in the morning whether or not the day is going to be a positive day, a negative day, or a miserable day. It is a CHOICE we make. You make the choice on how to deal with things that occur, and how you approach problems and opportunities. To have a positive day keep the following in mind: 1. Every problem has a solution. 2. Failures always lead to learning something you can use later. 3. Many times … Continue reading →

“The Trouble Tree”

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A man hired a carpenter to help him restore an old farmhouse. The carpenter had a rough first day on the job. First, a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, then his electric saw quit. At the end of the day, his ancient pickup truck refused to start. While the man who hired him drove him home, the carpenter sat in stony silence. On arriving home, the carpenter invited the man to come in and meet his family. As they walked toward the front door, the carpenter paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of … Continue reading →

Dogs and Cats – The Differences….!!

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Dog Diary Petted! My favorite thing! 12:00 pm – Lunch! My favorite thing! 1:00 pm – Played in the yard! My favorite thing! 3:00 pm – Wagged my tail! My favorite thing! 5:00 pm – Milk bones! My favorite thing! 7:00 pm – Got to play ball! My favorite thing! 8:00 pm – Wow! Watched TV with my owner! My favorite thing! 11:00 pm – Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing! ——————————————————————————– CAT DIARY Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other … Continue reading →