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Feb
5
2012

Thinspirational??

Hi, . As you know, I do like to bring you different sorts of things, but there is really not much that is truly new in this world of ours. . Some time ago I showed you the woman who has  to be incredibly tiny. . Now there is great interest in another woman who [...]

Feb
4
2012

I Want One! I Want One! In Every Colour!!!

Hello, . Cars can cause many problems in a world which would be greener. Pollution! Oil extraction and it’s resulting worldwide unrest! Clogged roads! Ever expanding motorways! Speeding! Accidents! Road rage! . This great clip from Top Gear says it all for me!!! . . Is this the future! . . .

Feb
2
2012

The UFO’s Keep Coming In 2012!

Hey Peeps, . More strange and  going on again all over the world. . On January 27th there were reports of a blue UFO with red lights, which was seen passing slowly over Utah. A gentleman called Anthony Piceno took the following film of it, which was later shown on The Weather Channel. . Weather [...]

Feb
1
2012

The Incredible Balancing Dog!

Hey, . I just love this. . myself! . . . . And no, I could not do that

Jan
31
2012

Would You Like A Dance With That Sir?

Hey, . It is always nice when you get those ‘free extras’ when travelling by plane. . However some of them are more unusual than others. . For instance, on the Finnair flight from Helsinki to New Delhi, on January 26th 2012. . For those of you who don’t know, that was the day to [...]

Jan
30
2012

Etta James Is Gone.

Hi, . As you probably know, the wonderful and unique Etta James has died. . Her funeral was held in Inglewood Cemetery in California, and was well attended by the great and good of the music world. . She died on 20th January, after problems with Leukemia and dementia. She was 73 years of age. [...]

Jan
29
2012

Synchronised Pleasures.

Hi, welcome to Sunday, . Unfortunately, I could not sleep again last night, so I ended up rising in the very early hours, in a very cold house. . After making myself a huge pot of Lapsang and a hot Warburton’s Potato Pancake, I snuggled up in the big chair and read an Alex Cross [...]

Jan
28
2012

Who Is The Walrus?

Hey, hey, . So, who remembers the Beatles singing ‘I Am The Walrus.’ . You don’t! …. my dear, you are showing your age! . Well, I do remember it and those wonderful, far-off days of red wine, Mary Quant fashions and  the availability of the very first birth control pills. Yeah, the Swinging Sixties!!! [...]

Jan
27
2012

Jacob Riis. Iconic And Life-Changing Work.

Hi, . Some people can make such a difference by how they choose to live their lives. One such person was Jacob A. Riis. . Jacob Riis was originally Danish, although he later emigrated to America where he eventually became a police reporter. He used the new of medium flash photography to make late-night visits [...]

Jan
26
2012

Tao Porchon-Lynch

Hi, . I was reading about an unusual lady this week, who wowed everyone in Mumbai recntly when  at an event there. She is called Tao Porchon-Lynch. She re-located from India to America in her thirties. She is a Yoga Master, having practiced for the past 70 years, and she still teaches. She is 93. [...]

Jan
25
2012

Music In The Style Of.

Hey, . Some people just have style. . This is Lukas Kmit  playing the violin, in the , which was an orthodox Jewish synagogue in Slovakia…. until he was so rudely interrupted! .   . If it was not an arranged happening by the phone company …. then it should have been! You may try [...]

Jan
24
2012

The Best Days Of Your Life?

Hi, . Sad news in Maryland. . An 11 year old boy called Kaleb Kula, is a pupil at Elkton Middle School. . It is reported that he has been  while at the school, even though he is autistic and cannot defend himself. . Eventually proof of the  has come to light because a pupil [...]

Jan
23
2012

Waterproofing For Dummies!

Hello, Hello, . Monday beckons …. and up here we have blue skies and sunshine …. I kid you not! I feel quite uplifted actually. Birds are singing and everything. . I may have to rush up to my wardrobe to don my blue Disney dress with the white pinny, plus the white opaque stockings [...]

Jan
21
2012

A Whole Lot Of Nothing Going On.

Hey, . And a ‘Good Day’ to you. . We are enjoying some better weather here today, with patches of weak sunshine amongst the usual heavy grey clouds and rainy periods. It also feels a bit warmer. In general it feels like a timely reminder that spring is coming eventually. . When Big H and [...]

Jan
19
2012

Are They Watching Us!!!!!!

Hi, . And so the weirdness goes on. Here, in the early days of 2012, there have been many reports of UFO’s overhead. For instance, it has been reported that UFO’s were observed at Chatham in Kent at the beginning of January 2012, and in Essex last Friday, in the early morning. . These are [...]

Jan
18
2012

Hmmm, Wednesday’s Here!

Hi, . So how was your yesterday then! I hope that it was a good one, which has left you eager to meet the new day. . Mine was fine thank you! We ended the day by watching a new film, which made us very late in eventually getting to bed. It was called ‘Killer [...]

Jan
17
2012

Ditto.

Hey,Hey, . So here I am again, faced by a white world full of glittering rooftops, ice, and a heavy skyy, with a counterpoint of black birds trying to make a winter living. . Luckily I stayed up very late last night, with a big plate of oatcakes, sliced apples and Edam cheese, along with [...]

Jan
16
2012

Boots To Die For.

Hey, . What a day. Colder than yesterday, with every item in the house feeling icy cold to the touch, including me. Why oh why, do I have the need to get up so early on these icy mornings before the house has even warmed up a little bit! . Never mind though, because I [...]

Jan
15
2012

Fun In Russia.

Hi, . It is unfeasibly cold here today in the far north. . I awoke early to below freezing temperatures, bright white ice covering everything, and a heavy haze of fog. It is like an advert for some fine place to go to for a skiing holiday. . Although I am not sporty myself, I [...]

Jan
13
2012

Building The Ark.

a Hey, . Many people are worrying about the ‘end of the world’ scenario which is prevalent at the moment. . How many of you are considering the desirability of building yourselves an Ark and making like Noah! . Well, these things can no doubt be done a lot more quickly these days. . Last [...]

Jan
12
2012

Question Of The Day.

Question Of The Day. . . How do Vampires put their make-up on ? . . J,x. .

Jan
11
2012

84 Days To Change Your Life.

Hey, . How are you today then! I hope that you are feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. . Perhaps you may be feeling a bit depressed because you are not keeping to your New year resolution(s). . Just in case you were inspired to make a decision cut the calories calories, get fitter and slimmer ….  [...]

Jan
10
2012

Is It All Just ‘Pants’.

Hey, . Did you have an interesting ride on your particular subway recently! Were you a bemused observer on the latest ‘No Pants Day’. . This is a day of exhibitionism which has become a much enjoyed annual event for many people worldwide. . When ‘No Pants Day’ began about a decade ago, it may [...]

Jan
7
2012

Simon’s Cat.

Hi, . …. and a good morning to you… . Now we are well into 2012, and the recent Christmas/New Year festivities seem long gone. So, with the recent gale force winds and extremely cold weather….we need a laugh! . During the holidays I was introduced to Simon’s Cat, of which I was previously totally [...]

Jan
5
2012

Face Of Jesus Toaster.

Hello, . . I thought you might like to know about what turned out to be one very popular Christmas Present for 2011. . It is something which is usually considered to be somewhat boring at the best of times …. a toaster …. and no, not the lusted-after Dualit! . This particular desirable object [...]

Jan
4
2012

On A Plate. AnimaNaturalis.

Hello, . It is amazing to me how many people are actually prepared to put their money where their mouth is, like the members of AnimaNaturalis. . This group was started in about 2003, and is trying to change . . They stage inventive, eye-catching and publicity catching protests to further their understandable aims. . [...]

Jan
3
2012

Escalator Terror.

Hey; . This is just to help cheer you up, as today’s sad post may have left you somewhat depressed. . I know that such things always upset me, although we obviously need to know about such things in order to prevent them! . Anyway, I thought you might like to see what happens when [...]

Jan
3
2012

Is Cheap Meat Worth The Cost!

Hey. . I thought about a bacon sandwich this morning but I just could not actually do it. I think that I may end up a bloody vegetarian through the sheer shame of the way we allow farm animals to be treated on the way to the dinner table. Why, for the sake of even [...]

Jan
2
2012

Tom Waits Rocks.

Hi, . I felt in a strange mood recently….and went back to an old favourite of mine. There is really no-one else quite like him at all. . So, shall we start with a Christmas card that someone received! . Tom singing…. Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis. . . I Hope I Don’t [...]

Jan
1
2012

Hee Hee Hee.

So, . Just in case you need cheering up today…. . ….because of the hangover!!!! . . Hee hee hee, . .

Jan
1
2012

A Little Sly Training.

Hi, . How is life treating you then. . Were you looking forward to Christmas, or were you worrying about all of those extra pounds that you would gain before the festivities are over with. . And have you! Is losing it your New Year Resolution! . Well, you know, your fate and your physique [...]

Dec
31
2011

Bubblehead.

Hey, . THIS is the night!!! . But hey, do we still think that blondes really will have the most New Year’s fun? . Yet blonde moment. . . What do you think!

Dec
30
2011

Here We Go Again.

Hi, . Here we go again. What on earth is it with trains, and train passengers, these days! . In this clip taken just before Christmas, we have another strange on a London train. During this particular incident, we see a passenger wearing headphones, who is grooving to the beat of his own drum. . [...]

Dec
29
2011

Abuse On The Bus

Hello, . Sadly, not everyone is feeling ‘ full of the spirit of Christmas and goodwill towards men’, . Over the last few months there have been many agressive rants being filmed on our trains, trams, buses and our streets, in some cases accompanied by physical violence. . Here is one such incident, which took [...]

Dec
28
2011

Poem: You Never Forget About It.

You Never Forget About It. . . I know that old lady. The one with the two sticks And lots of untidy white hair Ordered to stay under that nasty felt hat. She used to be my infant school teacher. We all called her ‘Miss’ And she smacked our hands With a hard wood ruler. [...]

Dec
27
2011

Amazing What Some People Throw Out!!

Hi, . Well, you can find some very strange things in the garbage. . This week, a Canadian garbage truck was doing it’s collecting in outlying disticts before heading back into downtown . . Imagine the surprise when the people in that city suddenly see the head of a bear popping up out of the [...]

Dec
26
2011

Apples Falling From The Sky.

Hi, . So, have you still got stewed apples left over from Christmas day, to put in the turkey sandwiches?….I have!! For me, it is very important not to forget to buy a bagfull of them in the panic of the festive rush. . However, for some lucky people, apples can just appear out of [...]

Dec
26
2011

Ahhh, Cat Calms Crying Baby.

Hi, . Here is a quick, but sweet, little video for you. . . . . Ahhhhh! . . .

Dec
23
2011

Whoaahhh. Flyboarding by Zapata Racing.

Hi, . If you watched the 2008 film ‘Ironman’, starring Robert Downey Jnr. in the lead role, and wished to be like the superhero Tony Stark….then this post is especially for you. Everything eventually comes to he, or she, who waits. . Now , a gentleman named Franky Zapata, from Marseilles in France, has unveiled [...]

Dec
22
2011

Still The Usual Suspect.

Hello, . I thought we should do something a bit fishy today…..so here it is! . I was looking at the Greenland Shark again. You remember the post where he was eventually thought to be the culprit who causes the strange that were puzzling researchers into the great numbers of frequent and very mysterious seal [...]

Dec
21
2011

How Did Things Go For Sung-Bong Choi.

Hi People, . Do you remember . He was a homeless young man who had been living alone on the streets since the age of only 5. . Luckily he decided to enter Korea’s Got Talent this year. . I suddenly realised that I had not done a follow-up post for you. So here it [...]

Dec
20
2011

Attention. A Fabulous Christmas Present For British Muggles.

Hi, . And a Merry Christmas to you! . If you are still thinking of wonderful presents, then you could add the promise of a special treat to Christmas Day’s rewards. . If you are living with a Harry Potter fan, you could promise them the perfect present …. a Muggles dream day out. And [...]

Dec
19
2011

Little Miss Muffet Has Nothing On THIS Stuff!

Hi, . Have you seen the BigDog Robot, which has been developed by Boston Dynamics, with funding supplied by DARPA …. Defense Advanced Research Agency. . The following film is from 2008. It shows how the can work on ice and snow, walk over stones etc., and also how it can jump and clinb while [...]

Dec
18
2011

Bizzle Having A Quick Snack.

Hey, . Let’s brighten up a pretty grey Sunday with a bit of good cheer. . It is not really surprising how very popular animals are on YouTube, especially those who . If you like a laugh as much as I do, then you will absolutely love this, along with an awful lot of other [...]

Dec
17
2011

Battlefield Three Hero!

So, . Today we have one especially for you video gamers out there, especially PS3′s (PlayStation3). . There is great awe and disbelief amongst people who play video games at the moment, because they cannot believe what they are seeing with their own eyes! . This is because of a player known as RendeZook, and [...]

Dec
16
2011

Zlata.

Good Morning, . Not long until Christmas now. . So, how are you doing with the small gifts and stocking fillers …. or the calendars! . Now, finally, there is something a bit different, being offered to those of you whose thoughts turn to forward planning. . There is a very different, if not eye [...]

Dec
15
2011

Mystery Creature In British Waterways.

So, . Something strange is lurking in the waterways in East , near to the new Olympic Park. . A witness was out with friends for a boatride on the River Lea in November. . They were all commenting on a big Canada Goose, adult birds being said to be approximately 16 lbs on average, [...]

Dec
14
2011

Wee Bawbag Thrown Off Train By The ‘Big Man’.

Well, Well, Well, . Sometimes the alleged ‘fare dodgers ‘get a lot more than they bargain for. . This particular incident took place in Scotland on the 9th December 2011, on the Scotrail passenger train that travels from to Perth. . When the white-haired ticket inspector makes his rounds to check the passengers’ tickets, he [...]

Dec
13
2011

Ufo’s Overhead During Anti-Putin Protest In Moscow.

Hey, . Political happenings with a strange twist for you today. . Because of the recent allegations of rigged voting having taken place during the December elections, to enable Vladimir Putin’s party to retain power, Pro-democracy organisers arranged a protest to take place in . On Saturday, this was attended by thousands of angry people [...]

Dec
12
2011

12 Year Old Girl Visits Heaven, And Paints It.

Hey, . We have an unusual post today. It is about a 12 year old girl who says that she regularly began having  visions of Heaven from the time that she was four years old. . This young girl, called Akeane Kramarik, began telling her mother about Heaven at that time, and began clearly describing [...]