June the 20th, 2009 I put index finger tip to keyboard and so commenced over seven years of light, funny and opinion. It's been a rather...
More Irony
Like not trying to beat the tram Elementary spelling mistake Not much help if you can't Nothing like a real life example to add dramati...
It's Fine...But Only If
Competitive sport is great...but only if my team is winning. I want a free society...but only if it is for those I agree with. Indulgence in...
The XXL Restaurant Waldgeist
This is about a restaurant in Germany where the portions can be large, very large. For some reason, this is considered to be a challenge tha...
Christopher Robin
My mother used to recite this poem and she did so often. When done softly and with feeling, it is fascinating. Mum used to say it to me when...
Card Game - No Nines
A typical hand When I was young, one of the regular card games we played was No Nines. Whenever I teach new people, they pick it up quickly ...
A New Zealand Food Favourite
I recall when I was young down at the Devonport (Auckland) wharf, watching people with big nets hauling in copious amounts of tiny fish. You...
The Working Class Uprising
I saw Iain Smith on Hardtalk discussing Brexit. He understands the reason, but but interviewer Stephen Sackur doesn't I wrote a deep pi...
Queen Charlotte Drive / Picton
At the top east of the South Island, there are the Marlborough Sounds. The gateway to them is Picton. The road running west from that town i...
Misplaced Values
I keep seeing this picture around the Internet with a supposedly fascinating headline. I simply see it as a man who's values are misplac...
Exaggerated Job Descriptions
What do you think of these job descriptions? 1) Aqua-thermal treatment of ceramics, aluminium & steel 2) Director of first impressions....
My Upbringing Affected Me
Parents can have a profound effect on their children. It's a serious subject but in this instance, it will take a light hearted turn. If...
Verbal Abuse
People today are getting more verbally abusive. It can be experienced when driving your car, visiting a forum or chat room and even in comme...
Exaggerated Sayings
My mum loved sayings and I've forgotten more than I can remember. They were often exaggerations which fascinated me as a child. Here are...
LocaL Butcher's Promotion Evening
I recently went to an evening at the local butchery. They had nibbles and drinks available. It was called 'Meat & Greet'.
Songs With Meaning - Part 3
If a song summed up a person, group of people or the like, what would be an ideal choice? Here are a few suggestions from me. A doubtful per...
Songs With Meaning - Part 2
If a song summed up a person, group of people or the like, what would be an ideal choice? Here are a few suggestions from me in the second i...
Songs With Meaning - Part 1
If a song summed up a person, group of people or the like, what would be an ideal choice? Here are a few suggestions from me. Stalker: Every...
Road Sign Overkill
You would think that those responsible for road signage would have a responsibility for safety too. It seems that often a new sign is commis...
Unnecessary Things
When I get emails from people, sometimes it has a message saying that it came from an iPad. Why would I care? The email arrived and that...
Unnecessary Signs
This must be a joke! Just take down the sign ahead I certainly don't get this one I wonder if it's made with freshly squeezed orang...
It's About Giving More than You Take
You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity. What one person receives without working, anothe...
Lost, Bored, & Unpleasant
Who am I referring to? The troll. "One who posts a deliberately provocative message to a newsgroup or message board with the intention ...
Find The Car Brands
The story below has the names of cars placed throughout. The spelling and pronunciation may not always be perfect, but always close to it, i...
Unfortunate Names #2
Imagine fans chanting his name! Roller coasters are always jolly Food for thought Who votes for a loser? This man has a winning name Congra...
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