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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A Simple Way to Promote Your Business, by Email!

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One of the easiest ways to promote your business is by using email!! Ok – not by writing reams of information and sending it out, but by adding a signature to your email that goes to everyone you are in contact with. Many people have asked me “How do you add a signature to your emails?” Well the way I used to do it was so longwinded to be ridiculous!! Add the name, then insert an image and then the link to a website…..blah de blah!! There is a very easy way for anyone to add a signature that comes … Continue reading →

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 →

Do Miracles Occur? You Decide!

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With thanks to Nigel Risner! I read this week the remarkable story of a young rugby player. He had a nasty injury, was forced to retire, and was paid out £500,000 in compensation. For some people that would have been the end. However month after month he did his therapy, trained lightly and low and behold 9 months later he was told he had made a full recovery. He handed back the £500,000 and this week played rugby for England Did it matter they lost? How proud Steve Johnson was when he put on the shirt ran on the pitch … Continue reading →

Chris Farrells Membership Meeting 5th Jan 2010

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RE: 1st CFM International Club Meet..in London..and next the world!! Posted on Chris Farrell Membership Site: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 1:06 PM Well folks – what an evening!! I think Terry has summed it all up fairly well!!! Although Brian, Sean and I arrived at 9.30 – I think I can speak for the guys and say we all totally enjoyed meeting you all and putting names to faces etc!! Fantastic to meet “the man and his lady”. Wonderful people both – I certainly hope you got off to LA ok and have an excellent trip – reckon you … Continue reading →

When the Student is Ready – The Teacher will Appear

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Wow – that is a powerful statement! It’s also very true. I’ve been building websites now for about six years. I had never thought of trying to “make it” on the internet until I was looking for “something” to really try to make a difference in our lives. I have NO idea where I found this guy at all. Somehow I found a link to his website and clicked through. What I found absolutely astounded me! I had been looking for a way to make money and start an online business. I bought into a lot of different schemes and … Continue reading →

Dan Brown’s Lost Symbol

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Dan Brown’s Lost Symbol Review By Robert Wiersema Immersing myself in Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, I was reminded of the title of Elvis Presley’s second greatest hits album, released in 1959: 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can’t Be Wrong. That’s a useful sentiment in considering Brown, whose novels Angels & Demons and The Da Vinci Code have created the largest rift between critical reception and commercial reaction in, well, the history of the printed word….. MORE Here

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Great birthday party with wonderful people!

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We have just been out to a great evening meal with our dear friend Julie Storey, her daughter Rachel, mum Es, sis Jenny and Crystal, Es’ sister. Julie’s birthday and I’m not going to let the cat out, but at the last minute she invited us all out for the evening to celebrate with her. Where did we go? An excellent place down in Weymouth – the Galley Bar and Bistro. Great service, great surroundings and excellent food! The evening went by so quick, guess that was the company but the Galley Bar is to be recommended!! Oh – who … Continue reading →

Just for a bit of a laugh….or is it?

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And they say that our education system is good??? Stand back and be amazed at its improvement. ……………………………………………………………………… UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE (BBC2) Jeremy Paxman: What is another name for ‘cherrypickers’ and ‘cheesemongers’? Contestant: Homosexuals. Jeremy Paxman: No. They’re regiments in the British Army who will be very upset with you ……………………………………………………………………… BEG, BORROW OR STEAL (BBC2) Jamie Theakston: Where do you think Cambridge University is? Contestant: Geography isn’t my strong point. Jamie Theakston: There’s a clue in the title. Contestant: Leicester ……………………………………………………………………… BBC NORFOLK Stewart White: Who had a worldwide hit with What A Wonderful World? Contestant: I don’t know. Stewart … Continue reading →

Dino Snacks and home for rebel T Rex!

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Weymouth’s new dinosaur has been set free after being captured taking a paddle at the beach. The 20 foot-high Tyrannosaurus Rex was impounded after taking a dip in the sea but kind-hearted council officials have let Tex loose with a free meal. The metal model was dropped off in Weymouth Bay by Great Dorset Maize Maze owner Paul Swaffield as he bids to have model dinosaurs erected along the coast before the Olympics. Mr Swaffield drove a tractor and trailer into Weymouth and left Tex 100 metres out to sea but council officials decided the model was a hazard and … Continue reading →

Dinosaur on Dorset beach!!

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A lifesize model of a tyrannosaurus that was abandoned on a Dorset beach has been towed away by health and safety officers….

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I can’t remember when it all started!

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I was trying to remember when I first heard about Mojo – Stone Cold Players!! It’s well over 2 years ago and I was asked to sit in the drum seat while the real guy was away. An agent we used with Off the Rails suggested to Tony that he may like to give me a try! Well things developed after a couple of changes and now I have been lucky enough to sit in the seat full time for a good year….it’s a great band to play in – Classic rock covers right from the Who to Lynyrd Skynyrd, … Continue reading →

A to Z Illusions, Letter Art Photography

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I have just received an email from David, my good friend from Canada. A to Z Illusions, Letter Art and Letter Photography have been working really well and it looks like UK will be opening a branch soon!! Can’t wait. This is a great product and the photographs are first class. Take a look and try the Letter Art Word Creation system he has working for him!!  

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