January 2011 – Page 23 – Boadicea's Chariot

Is this a first?

“Comments are closed?”

https://boadiceaschariot.wordpress.com/2011/01/02/lies-damned-lies-and-statistics/#comment-44288

I can reproduce all of my own innocuous comments if needed.

Don’t look at this,

if you are easily offended. It contains elements of everything that could be considered offensive by the PC Crowd. Continue reading “Don’t look at this,”

It was mid-night. I opened the front door to put out the milk bottle just as the radio sounded the first ‘bong’- even though I knew the milkman would not be calling in the morning. Old habits die hard. Continue reading “Two days slow”

Living in Africa

This makes splendid reading.

http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article833407.ece/MEC-calls-for-lightning-probe

Reality accepted

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
– Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931)

Goodnight everyone, sleep well.

Funny place names

Prompted by Bearsy’s last post and the use of the ‘W’ word, I give you these:- Continue reading “Funny place names”

A family ditty

Queen – Son and Daughter

Don’t read this article …

Don’t read this article in “The Punch” if you are unable to cope with Australian vocabulary and Australian humour.

Don’t click on the picture to access the link if you’re an up-tight Pom, even an expatriate up-tight Pom, unless you’re prepared to be amused by off-beat, tongue-in-cheek commentary.

If you click in error, close the page before you read the article.

If you do read it, don’t slag me off, I didn’t write it.

John Mackie may possible enjoy it – but I could be wrong.

December Creative Writing – The Winner!

I thought the Winner should have a post all to himself to celebrate, so here’s Ferret’s comment reproduced.

Sorry for the delay guys, it turned out that my New Year was even merrier than I hoped Hic!

I had a great time in Harrogate and hope each and every one of you enjoyed your chosen celebrations too.

Right then I have read through them all and have selected a favorite. They were all as ever, of excellent quality. I had a hard time spotting the Jeremiah link Janus you sneak.
Continue reading “December Creative Writing – The Winner!”

Creative Writing Competition – Discuss

In my post, End of Year Review, I said:

I’m also a little unhappy about the way the Creative Writing Competition seems to have lost its impetus. I’ve refrained from saying anything earlier, since Christmas is such a frenetic time of year! But I propose that it return to its fortnightly slot.

One person welcomed the proposal, one did not and a third seemed undecided.

Since I rarely enter these competitions, it seems to me that I should, perhaps, canvass opinions from those who do participate. All comments welcome, on the clear understanding (of course!) that the umpire’s decision is final!