OK. As before, presents make prizes. Courtesy of Jax’s sister Jilly. The Rubbish Christmas Awards 2007 Grand Prize is this gorgeous, stylish egg timer, with a ****ing cow on top. Remember, even if you don’t win the Grand Prize, we are offering two runners up prizes of special Poundland, buy anything in the shop, tokens. […]
General
Merry Christmas
I think Small would have been perfectly happy if he had only had the Batman pyjamas…. Jax and Big are now collaborating on a 3D jigsaw in the form of a Lego house. May take all day. But Optimash Prime went down well too.
And so it begins…
We are currently drinking the first bottle of Jax’s wine purchase for Yule. It has been something of a struggle. “How do I get the wire off?” “I can’t get the cork out!” “Man!” “Man!” But the wine is excellent… it is also 14% alcohol. We may be needing another bottle.
And when is “The Great Escape” On?
NORAD Tracks Santa – First Sighting
Updates
The Story of Stuff
The Story of Stuff More at The Story Of Stuff
Burglary
How not to burgle a shop.
Mrs Battenburg goes on YouTube
The Royal Channel I found the 1957 Christmas broadcast fascinating. Edit 2024: I do miss her, she was on the throne when I was born, a constant, in a changing world. I wish King Charles all the best.
A tale of two very different Britains
“In the City, despite the gloom, the bonuses are flowing like the Krug, and the bankers and money men are wallowing … ….Behind all this lies an ugly paradox. For the super-rich investment bankers currently celebrating their huge bonuses are the very same individuals who are responsible for our current woes.” Maily Dail
Christmas starts early
You may recall The Hamper. I am not quite sure how many years we have been receiving this annual, festive, food parcel from my brother and family. But it is a high point. Since I was visiting last week, they decided that it would be a good idea if they reclaimed some living space, so […]