I could kill for a Nobel Peace Prize!

Morning all.  The post title is a reference to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year.  Sad that China not only was against it, but exerted huge pressure on nations not to attend the ceremony.  And considering the power it is gaining, worrying as well.  I know that we in the west have supported despots in the past, and when you look at nations with appalling human rights records, such as Saudi Arabia, continue to do so still, but the actions of people in the west have resulted in a more ethical stance being taken on many issues by those in power.

And speaking of power, well it has been an interesting month for those in power.  There has been the action of the Liberal Democrats with tuition fees.

Something which has been captured in song.  And I think a very good one as well.  In fact, not only did I mention it on Yahoo! Answers, but I downloaded it as well.


Though it was a shame it did not beat the X-factor winner to number one!  Anyway, I have had a few days off.  Today is my last day away from work before I head back on Friday to work on Christmas Eve.  It has been good to have a break.  And for those who do not know, it has snowed.  On Saturday, I was working in Haverhill and it snowed while I was there.  By snow, I mean loads of snow, that overwhelmed the roads. Not enough grit could be placed on the roads, and the snow ploughs that I saw working were not able to keep up with the amount of snowthat was falling.

I drove through one village down a hill to find that the people there were helping cars up a hill.  Later on, I got stuck on a hill myself, but managed to free myself, and again, later on came across another village where the people there were helping drivers up the hill there.  Just as well considering the nightmare that driving up a snow covered hill can cause!

But I was lucky and I was able to make it home.  That Saturday was an interesting day.  I had to take a route home with less hills, and avoid parts of Colchester which had ground to a halt due to the snow.  Friends of ours had to leave their cars and walk home as doing that was quicker than staying in a car in traffic that was hardly moving!

The kids have enjoyed the snow, though the latest batch has not been as snowman friendly as the last lot.  It has impinged our plans.  I was hoping to visit my old work but was not able to due to the snow, as well as drop of a few presents in Ipswich.  We did manage to do some last bits of shopping yesterday though, Bluewater being very quiet.  As always, it was great to spend time with the kids, though my son has started to dislike spending an afternoon in a shopping centre!

Since I last posted, my mother has been up to baby-sit allowing my wife and I to go out for a meal in Jardine in Wivenhoe.  If you want to eat there, I would recommend it.  I love the meal, and of course, was very grateful to my mother for looking after the kids.  The only down side was that she took my coat and gloves to her house rather than her own which means in the cold weather, I have been a bit colder that I would be normally!

I thought that I had better post another amusing political picture, one which considering the proposed changes to the NHS is a bit topical.  

Anyway, have to go, take care all!  

Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide.

Evening all.  Quick post.  I did not get to spend time with the kids yesterday as I was at work.  Spent a bit of time with them, but not as much as I would have liked.  Today though, took them to my mother, and my wife's parents.  They got to see my two brothers, and they loved it.  That is the kids, and my side of the family.  And of course they loved going to my wife's parents.  All in all, a good day with them all.  Anyway, time to go to bed.  And then to work.  Where my manager is a Spurs fan.  And that is going to be hard to bear...

If at first you don't succeed, redefine success.

Morning all. As usual, I hope that you all are well. Just a quick update on the kids. On Monday, I read my daughter the story of Mr Snow.

Now, if you watch it, at two minutes and 45 seconds, you find that Father Christmas is stuck. When I read that bit to my daughter, I asked her what would happen as he would not be able to deliver the childrens christmas presents. Her answer? "He can walk." Not "Why can he not walk?" But a statement, delivered in a voice that said that she was not impressed, that come Christmas Eve, he would have to walk around the world to give presents to all the good children!  As I worked late last night, I did not get the chance to spend any time with them yesterday, but I hope to spend some quality time with them today when I get back from work.  Well, take care all!

I'd kill for a Nobel Peace prize.

Evening all.  I am feeling recharged and ready to once again face work.  When I say it like that, it makes it sound worse than it is.  I am one of those lucky enough to love my work, and I really like where I am working.  Of course, at the moment, I am having to spend more time away from my family, which is a pity as they give me so much strength.

Today for example, I managed to sleep until about eight o'clock.  Which is a major lie in when you have kids!  Considering I was working till midnight, that was a sleep I really needed.  So afterwards, I got to spend time with them, feeding them.  Ideally I would have liked to relax, but they wanted to go to the newsagents.  Or rather, the sweetie shop.  Well, it just happens to sell newspapers, magazines and the like.  You see, my wife does her best to feed them healthy food, ideally organic produce, and I take them on walks and then tank them up with e-numbers and sugar.  But afterwards, we went to the park.  And it rained.  Now this would not be a problem if they were wearing any of the many coats that they have with hoods.  But both wanted not to wear coats with hoods.  And the moron that I am, I let them.  This would have been a sensible suggestion had I taken them for a walk when they wanted to go.  It was sunny then.  But I was too lazy (or tired).  And by the time I had done a man-clean I then took them out when the sky was grey.  And then the clouds got darker.  So by the time that we went to the playground it started to spit.  And then rain. Luckily my wife had woken up and drove to pick up the kids.  And as it was not raining too hard, they were not that wet.  And they had a great time.  As did I.

I was hoping to watch the Arsenal game.  But the kids would not let me.  I did get to watch the highlights though.  I also got to watch bits of the news, notably the interview of IDTS about the Con-Dems views on getting people back to work.  To be fair, if the plans work, it will be great.  My solution is a bit controversial.  A Citizen's income.  And then there is no problems for those on benefits going into work.  

Anyway, take care all, and I hope you like this.

Bob, a 70-year-old, extremely wealthy widower, shows up at the Country Club with a breathtakingly beautiful and very sexy 25 year- old blonde who knocks everyone's socks off with her youthful sex appeal and charm.

She hangs onto Bob's arm and listens intently to his every word.

His buddies at the club are all aghast.

At the very first chance, they corner him and ask, "Bob, how did you get the trophy girlfriend?"

Bob replies, "Girlfriend? She's my wife!"

They're amazed, but continue to ask. "So, how did you persuade her to marry you?"

"I lied about my age", Bob replies.

"What, did you tell her you were only 50?"

Bob smiles and says, "No, I told her I was 90."

   

Confession is good for the soul, but bad for your career.

Afternoon all.  I hope you all are well.  Today has been a good day, though I am taking time to post this in a break at work.  Got to spend the morning with the kids.  My wife was involved (with many other mothers) in a fete for pre-school which is where my son will be going later, and where my daughter went before going to school.  They loved it there.  Nails getting painted, stick-on-tattoos and of course, bargain toys.  When I left them for work, they had got a road set up on the floor and were driving cars round it.  It is thoughts like that which will keep me going on this very late shift!

Anyway, take care all.   



DICTIONARY OF WOMEN'S ENGLISH:

1. Yes = No
2. No = Yes
3. Maybe = No
4. We need = I want...
5. I am sorry = you'll be sorry
6. We need to talk = you're in trouble
7. We REALLY need to talk = you're in deep shit.
8. Sure, go ahead = you better not
9. Do what you want = you will pay for this later
10. I'm not upset = Of course I'm upset, you moron!
11.You're certainly attentive tonight = is sex all you ever think about?

DICTIONARY OF MEN'S ENGLISH:

1. I am hungry = I am hungry
2. I am sleepy = I am sleepy
3. I am tired = I am tired
4. Nice dress = Nice cleavage!
5. I love you = let's have sex now
6. I am bored = Do you want to have sex?
7. May I have this dance? = I'd like to have sex with you
8. Can I call you sometime? = I'd like to have sex with you
9. Do you want to go to a movie? = I'd like to have sex with you
10. Can I take you out to dinner? = I'd like to have sex with you
11. I don't think those shoes go with that outfit = I'm gay

Is reading in the bathroom considered multi-tasking?

Evening all.  I am a bit tired, but have had a great day with the kids.  Got to take my daughter to school, and although my wife said otherwise, I was able to get my son to walk there.  I had to carry him back, but only because I was walking back with one of the mothers who lives on our street and he was having problems keeping up.  My daughter was a bit freaked out by me taking her in, especially when I took her to the 'wrong' gate.  (She did not know that the entrance gate had changed.)  Afterwards, got to spend time with my son, which, I think he loved.  The three of us went out and I think that he enjoyed getting time with his parents without his sister being there, though he loves her loads.

We were a bit late picking her up, and thanks to Sally for looking after her until we arrived!  Anyway, other than the illness, it has been a good week.  I do feel more refreshed and hopefully, when I am back at work, I will be much more efficient.

And the time spent with kids is priceless.  My son this week told me that the house is Mummy's house, and when I asked him were mine was, he told me it was at work!  Sad in a way, but funny as well.

Anyway, if you want a laugh, have a look at the joke below.  Take care. 

Home Remedies

1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a cup of

boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage will be almost

instantly removed.

2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting

someone else to hold them while you chop away.

3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply

using the sink.

4. High blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a while,

thus reducing the pressure in your veins.

5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from

rolling over and going back to sleep when you hit the snooze button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be

afraid to cough.

7. Have a bad toothache? Hit your thumb with a hammer, then you will forget about the toothache.

8. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

9. AND..... Sometimes we just need to remember what The Rules of Life really are: You need only two tools: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape.

10. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You have another chance!

11. And finally... Be really good to your family and friends. You never know

when you are going to need them to empty your bedpan.

Anyone else notice how long it takes to spell, "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" using alphabetti spaghetti?

The good news is that I am feeling better.  The bad news is that my daughter was doing the exorcist last night.  Just for clarification, that meant vomiting rather than being possessed by a demonic entity.
 

My son though appears to be well.  But with him, my wife and I are waiting for it to happen, it is almost worse than if he as ill.  But I prefer fearing him being ill, as opposed to him actually being ill.

Anyway, thanks to the bed rest that I had the day before, I feel more capable of looking after her now.  Unlike last night when I snapped at my wife.  Anyway, she is bed now getting rest, and my daughter gets to have more time off school.  I would be tempted to send her back sooner, but then I suspect she would just tell everyone that she was off.

On the bright side, Arsenal won last night.  Did not get to watch the highlights then, but if the kids let me, I will do so later today.

Anyway, I hope that you like the picture above and the music link below.  Of course, to refers to Rebecca Ferguson, someone who others think is good at singing.



And if not, tough. You might like the joke though.  If not, have a look at this weeks Apprentice.  The candidate who left, this week, was a joke.  

Four married men go fishing.

After an hour, the following conversation took place:

First man:
'You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I would paint every room in the house next weekend.'

Second man:
'That is nothing; I had to promise my wife that I would build her new decking for the garden'

Third man:
'Man, you both have it easy! I had to promise my wife that I would remodel the kitchen for her.'

They continue to fish.

When they realized that the fourth guy has not said a word, they asked him. 'You haven’t said anything about what you had to do to be able to come fishing this weekend. What's the deal?'

Fourth man:
'I just set my alarm for 5:30 am. When it went off, I shut off my alarm, gave the wife a slap on her ar*e and said:
'Fishing or Sex?' and she said: 'Wear sun-block.'