Nathan and a firefighting colleague were giving a talk at a local primary school last week. After their presentation, as usual they asked if anyone had any questions. Immediately a young girl put her hand up. “Yes?” “Have you ever been hit on the head with a mushroom?” - priceless!!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Well, we did it! Just back from the walk, and one day was brilliant, and the other - wet, wet, wet! All the photos are from day 1, which was Red Pike, along the Buttermere Ridge, and on to Haystacks, then down to the top of Honister Pass. Day two (this morning) the group did [...]
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
In a dim and distant past, I used to be a barn dance caller (!), and raised quite a sum for my local theatre group. Recently I’ve been asked to do it again, and quite enjoyed it. So - If there’s anyone out there looking for something different at their party or fund raiser, I’d be [...]
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Reading: Churchill’s Wizards - all about the history and art of deception and camouflage in war. Trouble is, I put it down somewhere and now can’t find it….. Listening: I’m a fan of ‘House’ the TV series starring Hugh Laurie. They always play excellent music on it, usually at the end, almost always by (relatively) unknown [...]
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Overheard in conversation recently: “If you can manage to find a sentence that doesn’t begin with ‘I’, then get back to me…” - brilliant!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
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