Carpe Diem

X Factor is getting crappier every week From mattk in Utter tosh from the pen of Matt K (14 minutes old)

You could argue that it serves me right for watching it but hey, I like trash tv sometimes and X Factor is surely the best in that category. I love the pompousness of it, and the fact that those invol… more

God morgen! From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (2 hours old)

** Opened the curtains this morning to a bright, clear, cloudless sky; the sun was just peeping over the rooftops from an ever more south-easterley direction. There was a distinct 'bite' in the inv… more

A November Night! From Bushka ^Pro in Shoots and Saplings (2 hours old)

** "How cold it is! Even the lights are cold; They have put shawls of fog around them, see! What if the air should grow so dimly white That we would lose our way along the paths Made new by w… more

Observations on Kingsmill Confessions From pompeycaulkhead in Observations From A Small Island (2 hours old)

Ok, I accept that white sliced bread is not the most exciting thing to make an advert about. I doubt that the top brass at Saatchi and Saatchi or whoever bothered to get themselves all worked up about… more

For The Night Owls.... From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (15 hours old)

Sorting through my Collection - trying to find some preferred music to get ready for uploading - having to learn my way around Windows Media etc....Thought some of you - and others might like to hea… more

Salani kahle ! From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (15 hours old)

** That is a delightful way of greeting (in Zulu) when you leave someone's place: Stay Well! Much cooler and somewhat damper today; still time and space for a nice walk down to the sea - so refres… more

Jealousy isn't at all flattering From STFUamzz in Would you like some cheese to go with that whine? (16 hours old)

"You're just jealous 'cos we're young and in love"- Brand New As much as I hate to admit it, yes I am. I have become one of those sour, lonely, horrible people that resents couples, with an added pin… more

At Day's End! From Bushka ^Pro in Shoots and Saplings (17 hours old)

** You only require two things in life: your sanity and your wife. ~~Tony Blair. ** … more

Beware of this one! From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (19 hours old)

This scam looks quite realistic, and could potentially be VERY nasty indeed. The clickable link goes to somewhere in Russia, that will attempt to run a PHP program on your computer. Avoid!… more

Fun With Nuns! From Bushka ^Pro in Shoots and Saplings (19 hours old)

* At a small parish in rural New England there lived a priest, and several nuns. One day, one of the older nuns was noticing that the rugs in the church were beginning to fray. She went to the prie… more

Naptime was successful!! From mattk in Utter tosh from the pen of Matt K (21 hours old)

Thanks for your comments - and yes, I did manage to have a nap, for like 45 minutes! Tremendous! I had to go and wake Logan up for his tea, he was spark out. (Yes, he is napping as I type this!!… more

Distinction From ABE-unlimited in Loose-Cannon (1 day old)

Watching those veterans, old and young, able and crippled, marching in the Rememberance parade, I was remainded of an important distinction - click on the Poppy Cross to enlarge I sometimes for… more

Lounge Lizard From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

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Peace Greets You! From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (1 day old)

** Just gone Noon! Rather late arriving on this blog today; attended Remembrance Day Service - personally thinking about all the wasted 'loss of life' for whatever averred reasons....in Wars which … more

Observations on Rememberance Sunday From pompeycaulkhead in Observations From A Small Island (1 day old)

To the fallen we will never forget. To the living, in danger as we speak wherever you are, you are in our thoughts. We will remember them. Please all wear your poppies with pride. You may not agree wi… more

David and Goliath From ABE-unlimited in Loose-Cannon (1 day old)

This is how David Haye defeated Nikolai, the Goliath. click on Goliath to enlarge On that note, boxing should be banned and anyone who wished to knock somebody's brains out with his fists should… more

The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

November! Remembrance! From Bushka ^Pro in Shoots and Saplings (1 day old)

** "In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below We are… more

Observations on There Isn't A God From pompeycaulkhead in Observations From A Small Island (1 day old)

Ok ok, what with Aruna Dindanes hatrick against Wigan being a somewhat distant memory, I've changed my mind. My blog, my rules and all that. But really, how the fuck can there be an all powerful deity… more

Deep Breath of relief From freeasthewind in Freeasthewind (1 day old)

Work didnt go to bad day and we got to go home a couple of hours early need the money but my voice was going and everyone in my unit went home. It is still warm out around 61 degrees. It is suppose to… more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 day old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

For The Night Owls.... From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (1 day old)

Just popped back in to offer you a listen to my favourite Classical/Jazz Pianist! How do you like this version of Chopin's Nocturne in B Major.... * **… more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

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Observations on A True Story (Allegedly) From pompeycaulkhead in Observations From A Small Island (1 day old)

A story I was just reminded of when nattering to an old Islander in the bar. As the saying has it, every village has its idiot and the Isle of Wight has more villages than most. Well the tale goes th… more

Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

buenas noches From Bushka ^Pro in Afterthoughts (1 day old)

** Started gorgeous this morning.....the day has gone very well; weather held all day until we got back down to the south coast when we encountered an unforseen squall of rain. Felt rather odd, and… more

At Day's End! From Bushka ^Pro in Shoots and Saplings (1 day old)

** Hurrying and Worrying are not the same as Strength. ~~Nigerian Proverb. ** … more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (1 day old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (1 day old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more