http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30005279 I reckon it'd be boring. You could achieve the same affect ( of staying slim ), by using copious amounts of beer - you'd have more fun, and still remain slim - because if you drink enough, beer has an automatic regurgitation ingredient (in the shape of what looks like diced food) - which will not mean that you'll put on weight - in fact you'll lose many pounds* in the process. * < £ > wow - that's two really stupid posts at such an early stage of the day - I must be inspired by 3 lovely points.
The Gills team coach could be capable of perpetual 'motion' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-30115137 OK - after last week you might say I'm being unfair - but you'd have to agree that this season we've watched enough biomethane to run a whole fleet of buses. < you'd never have to worry about running out of fuel >
into a new stadium ! Mr.Scally will be disappointed with the result of the Rochester & Strood by-election - given his 'preference' for the Conservative candidate, Kelly Tolhurst ( in terms of her anticipated support for future plans for relocation by the Club ). I noticed that the Hairy Monster Party got more votes than several other candidates. Knorm Davidson was on course to win the seat , but 16,876 other 'loonies' put their X in the wrong box !
In view of 'recent(ish)' events, I have sent an Email to the BBC to complain of sexism in the article - by their use of the word 'she' - I pointed out that such use could be construed as sexist and derogatory, and that the article could have been written without disclosing the gender of the driver. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-30138392 ....after all, the article didn't state that the bystanders were men.
It looks like a leopard can't change its' spots ! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-30218842 It made me chuckle that he received an ASBO at the age of 89 whilst in a care home.(last two lines of report)
Just been watching C5. A documentary featuring various groups of people in Liverpool - all living off benefits ( tax payers money ) -and who were in various degree of debt. Each was citing the recent 'Bedroom Tax ' as the reason for their misfortune.( rather than not being bothered to find a job ) I would like to start by saying that I have ALL sympathy for those people who lose their jobs - say through redundancy - or are disabled in a way that prevents them from being employable - and find themselves living off benefits -- and hating it ! I cannot have the same level of sympathy for those on benefits - who can't be bothered to look for work - being quite happy to scrounge off the working tax payer. This group was ably demonstrated by some of the participants of tonights' program. There was a guy who was able to buy cider every day and knew the start time of an awful lot of television programs-- reeling off the ones he watches each day - presumably this interfered with his ability to devote any time for job hunting. There was a middle-aged woman, and her best friend (also living off the tax payer ). Woman was able to find money to colour her hair and smoke and take taxi rides to the tattoo parlour ( £ 50 for the latest tattoo ) - but was moaning because she couldn't afford to pay off her £2500 rent arrears @ £40 a week. She managed to win a judgement to reduce this to £ 8 --- meaning that it will take her 8 years to pay off the arrears ( if she bothers ). I have friends who receive benefits - but live their lives accordingly - not as if they want everything that a working person can afford. I wouldn't begrudge them any of my tax payment. Equally I have members of family (once removed), who could have easily fitted into the program - who also consider acceptable that they do not a stroke of work - but have 'everything.' - not with my money !
Have you not made any friends where you live ? - The link states that in Dubai there is one billionaire** for every 200,000 people. Surely you've had long enough to have met them all by now. If you tell them we're a London club they'll throw their money at you. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30180206 ........for clarification Yes, I would like to see a bit of money for 'better' players and eventually a new ground - but for now, it would be less of an embarrassment to the Club if there was a roof on the BMS. I know we're not going to waste what little money we may have on keeping our opposing fans dry - although I share brb's indifference towards some fans of Port Vale if it buckets down on Saturday -- but as winter begins to take a grip, it does make me feel embarrassed that the first thing that away fans know about Priestfield is that they'll get wet. ** Perhaps they're running out of money ? before you read the link - don't you dare have any sympathy for these oil barons http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30211564 The price of oil may have 'fallen' by over 30% since the beginning of the year - but by my reckoning there's been only a 'fall' of around 10% at the pumps..... just like the way it works with gas & electricity prices. I notice that the current price of oil is about the 'break even' level of the big hitters - meaning that the prices at the beginning of the year ( and last year, and the year before etc ) was just sheer greed - and still they haven't invested in THE GILLS
I might have to change my phone number I got woken up at 6.00 this morning. The caller didn't speak before 'hanging up.' I dialled 1471. The last caller was my neighbour's number. ..... Still - it wasn't as bad as just over a week ago -- at 3.15am. edit - I've blocked her phone number - one less nonsense for me to deal with.
I like to keep my car clean ( not the greatest sin in this world ) ! I keep my car garaged overnight. I don't always lock the garage - I think that I've said that I live in an area that has an exceptional record of no crime for many years. Last night - quite late, I put my car away in the garage as usual. This morning I needed to be out early - and went to my car around 08.00. As I opened the garage door I saw that half a bourbon biscuit was delicately balanced on my rear screen wiper. The other half of this biscuit had been crumbled and spread over the roof of the car. Now - who do you think was responsible ? This is not the first time that SHE has put food on or next to my car - for the local seagulls to consume - and then defecate.
Would it be wrong if I returned this unwelcome gift ? - what would you do ? I've spoken before about a huge oak tree behind my (& my neighbours) back garden. At this time of the year it dumps a lot of its' leaves into our gardens - they do not have satellite navigation into just my garden ! A couple of days ago I cleared up a large amount of leaves - into 9 black sacks. My neighbour also had many leaves in her garden. This morning I looked out into my garden - to see another huge pile of leaves - suspiciously 'gathered' together - yet my neighbour's garden was free of any leaves! I wouldn't have minded so much if she had gift-wrapped them ! What next - parcels of excrement from the local foxes ? Where / when will it end ?
Not for Old Timer in Cyprus I see that as of today, the drink-drive alcohol limit in Scotland has been lowered from 80mg to 50mg in 100ml of blood. ( equates to less than a pint ). I've read some of the other limits in Europe. I see that in Cyprus ( south - where OTiC lives ), that the limit is only 20mg. What is that ? - about the same as eating a wine gum ! I now realise just why there seemed to be so many taxis in Cyprus when I've been there on holiday...... mind you I stayed in the northern sector - where the alcohol limit was 50mg --- I didn't realise it was so much lower than in the UK - As I was knocking back the house Brandy in the restaurants before driving to the hotel. On a serious note - I bet not many of us consider the drink drive limits when we are on holiday - just about ALL of Europe is 50mg. Other countries are considerably lower than that ! I hope I haven't been a party pooper ! Cheers.
nothing to do with my neighbour (for once) My dear mother has recently had a cast removed from an arm she broke in early October. It is still quite weak and the family still do much to help her. A couple of days ago I visited her - to take her shopping etc. She then produced a broom - with its' wooden handle snapped in two !! - asking if we could get a new one. So after a cup of tea I said to her: " Right let's get you a new broom handle." - my mother looked blankly at me. " A new broom handle." - my mother looked blankly at me. " Broom handle." - my mother said " I can't hear what you're saying - and I've got my hearing aid in." " Broom handle ( a little louder ) - my mother " No I still don't know what you're saying ." " BROOM HANDLE" (almost shouting) - my mother " Blue what ?" " BROOM HANDLE" -my mother just stared blankly. " A HANDLE FOR YOUR BROOM" - my mother " Why didn't you say a handle for my broom." I sank my head in my hands in utter despair. I thought I had just been the third Ronny in some sort of comedy sketch. I never did find out how she managed to break the handle - I dare not ask - suicide would probably have been a less painful option. the above 'style' of conversation with my mother is common - it seriously tests patience - so you can see why I have resilience when waiting for a Gills victory, or coping with the other mad woman in my life.
You could understand it if one ( or perhaps 2 ) idiots had chosen option A, but 20% !!!! ( about 200 of those who were surveyed ) http://babb.telegraph.co.uk/2014/12...or-chelsea-according-to-one-in-five-children/ edit -- I wonder how many chose option E
Today, a friend of mine had a home shopping delivery from Tesco. In the list of items to be delivered was a ' Mail on Sunday. ' Apparently none were available - so a substitution was offered -- Tesco gave a copy of yesterday's Daily Mirror. edit -- reminded me of the 'dried coconut' story ( post No.93 ) - and just as stupid.
It's heartening to see that, with all the murder in the World ( no 'happy' Christmas in Pakistan, Australia etc ) - some people have their own priorities. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-30510186 I suppose the complainant's excrement doesn't stink ! ( I'll ask the servant who has to wipe their backside )
This video is so bad I'm embarrassed to say I still laughed. [video=youtube;8F9jXYOH2c0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F9jXYOH2c0[/video]
grumpygit - you might laugh - but I thought that most of those 'saved' penalties were remarkably accurate shots - especially the last one ( which should have been retaken as the keeper wasn't on his line. ) edit --- I still hope that Kedwell returns to blasting his penalties- if we get another one.
Looks more like loony season - but go on, have a laugh ( otherwise you'll cry at the sheer stupidity ) http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-30553029 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-30586026 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-30577173 Merry Christmas everyone.
Another year - same nonsense.- but now the Police are involved ! She is really driving me mad ! - still moaning about my open windows - she claims that she has reported me to the police - I bet they needed a laugh in this season of cheer. I caught her examining my car very closely this morning !!!! ( anyone got a suggestion why ?) ( it's fully legal - and only 9 months old - so it's not exactly a rusting heap ) I shall look forward to the visit of the local constabulary - I must get in some more tissues - they'll be wetting themselves with laughter if I show them all the evidence I have to get my neighbour 'sectioned' Happy New Year ( for the rest of you )
