Football first, Spurs won 6-4 against Reading with Dimitar Berbatov scoring 4 goals. If you want to see goals a plenty head for White Hart Lane. It was terrible news at Motherwell, where their captian Phil O'Donnell collapsed and subsequently died. He was only 35, still a young man.
Benazir Bhutto has named her son, Bilawal Zardari, to be the next leader of her opposition party in Pakistan. Its a good job the same thing doesnt happen here. When Margaret Thatcher stepped down, we could have had her son Mark leading the country, God forbid.
In Kenya Mwai Kibaki was swron in as President again. His opponents allege the result was fraudulent and there has been trouble with the opposition Raila Odinga and his supporters. About fifty people have died. Its a good job politics in England isn't like that, we are too apathetic to care.
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Monday, 31 December 2007
Thursday, 27 December 2007
Deaths and other news
The biggest news item is the murder of Benazir Bhutto in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Why can't people leet the electorate decide, or are they scared of what the popular vote will do, and so take matters into their hands. I just hope Pakistan does not turn into a bloodbath as a result of this murder. She was a courageous lady, as I'm sure she must have known this was likely to happen at some time.
Also a Police Officer died on duty in Wembley, London. The officer from the Metropolitan Police was assisting with a domestic incident and died. It seems like a heart attack, but the post mortem will show the cause of death. My thoughts go to his family and colleagues.
The football had a lot of sendings off. 17 I think, 3 of them were from the Luton team. Matbe the Xmas spirit was still in their bodies. Good win for Spurs though 5-1. A few more like that and should start to move up the table. Bradford City and Lincoln played each other for the first time since the Bradford fire. On that day I was policing a football at Huddersfield, against Portsmouth I think, when a call went out for all our van drivers to go straight to Bradford. we soon knew why.
Worked today, just for four hours. It was very quiet. I just had one property to view at Bradley. Tomorrow I'm not working, and neither is Jill, whoopee!!
Also a Police Officer died on duty in Wembley, London. The officer from the Metropolitan Police was assisting with a domestic incident and died. It seems like a heart attack, but the post mortem will show the cause of death. My thoughts go to his family and colleagues.
The football had a lot of sendings off. 17 I think, 3 of them were from the Luton team. Matbe the Xmas spirit was still in their bodies. Good win for Spurs though 5-1. A few more like that and should start to move up the table. Bradford City and Lincoln played each other for the first time since the Bradford fire. On that day I was policing a football at Huddersfield, against Portsmouth I think, when a call went out for all our van drivers to go straight to Bradford. we soon knew why.
Worked today, just for four hours. It was very quiet. I just had one property to view at Bradley. Tomorrow I'm not working, and neither is Jill, whoopee!!
Monday, 17 December 2007
The Weekend and Beyond
Friday was a quiet day for me, no work. Saturday I worked, but the estate agents was quiet. sunday I went to Sheffield with Jill to meet my youngest son and his Japanese girlfriend at the railway station. They are with us over Xmas and New Year. On Saturday our eldest son bought a new car, a little Peugeot. He lives in Manchester.
The Europeans met the Africans in a big summit in Portugal. As usual alot of hot air, but not much will be achieved, the same as in Bali. There was lot of talk, but until we see some action, who knows.
Good win for Spurs on Saturday at Portsmouth. A vital three points. Hopefully they can start climbing up the table. England start the third test in Galle, Sri Lanka tomorrow. We visited there a few years ago, and its a lovely place, but the ground is a new one. A win badly needed.
The Europeans met the Africans in a big summit in Portugal. As usual alot of hot air, but not much will be achieved, the same as in Bali. There was lot of talk, but until we see some action, who knows.
Good win for Spurs on Saturday at Portsmouth. A vital three points. Hopefully they can start climbing up the table. England start the third test in Galle, Sri Lanka tomorrow. We visited there a few years ago, and its a lovely place, but the ground is a new one. A win badly needed.
Monday, 10 December 2007
Another Week
Well lets start with the cricket. England have done reasonably well, with Vaughan, Cook, Collingwood, and Prior getting runs. Pieterson must a bit aggrieved at being out, but I suppose it makes up for the ones where he has had a nick, but been given not out.
Spurs won at last, 2-1 against Man City. A good result, and badly needed.
Another British soldier died in Afghanistan yesterday. I gather he was a Sgt in the Yorkshire Regt, 2nd Battalion. That will be a poor Christmas for his family, and his unit. I pity those young lads being out there, especially when we are here enjoying the festive season.
Jill is at work now until 10pm tonight, driving her ambulance around West Yorkshire. I don't envy her with Xmas parties, and drunks about. Me, well I am day off again, and going to Denby Dale for a haircut later. Excitement abounds.
Spurs won at last, 2-1 against Man City. A good result, and badly needed.
Another British soldier died in Afghanistan yesterday. I gather he was a Sgt in the Yorkshire Regt, 2nd Battalion. That will be a poor Christmas for his family, and his unit. I pity those young lads being out there, especially when we are here enjoying the festive season.
Jill is at work now until 10pm tonight, driving her ambulance around West Yorkshire. I don't envy her with Xmas parties, and drunks about. Me, well I am day off again, and going to Denby Dale for a haircut later. Excitement abounds.
Sunday, 9 December 2007
Sports, News and Views
Well, Sunday and day off.
I see Ricky Hatton lost in the tenth round. Still the lad deserves all the praise for going that far. Amir Khan had a quick win 72 secs, he should be in line for a World title fight soon.
Football results pretty predicatable, apart from Liverpool losing to Reading. Hope Spurs win today.
England made a solid start in Test, good to see Vaughan do well, and Cook get some runs. Hope Collingwood and Prior get a good partnership going tomorrow. Sri Lanka will make them work for the runs.
Mrs Darwin, of the canoe and Panama fame, arrived back at Manchester airport in the early hours, and now is receiveing hospitality, courtesy of the local constabulary.
The Police Federation are kicking up about the pay award. All my service from 1976 onwards, the pay award has always been dated from 1 Sept, but the Jaqui smith the Home Secretary says from 1 Dec. This is shabby treatment of a service that cannot legally strike. It serves the Government right if officers refuse to work overtime (although some officers always will), check all vehicles properly before taking them on the road, read all briefing items thoroughly before commencing patrol, and such like. This is the same Government that has increased MP's pay many times above the the inflation levels, gives huge expenses to MP's, and takes advantage of numerous perks, but the poor Police officer out in all weathers, working shifts, dealing with drunken, drugged aggressors, fatal accidents etc gets the thin edge of the wedge. The government seems to deal with the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Military in a very shabby way, and here I mean the rank and file. The senior officers seem to do OK if they bend the way of the politicians. We always used to say senior officers went to Bramshill to have their spines removed.
End of gripe.
Weather in Huddersfield, Yorkshire seems alot milder today. It tried to snow abit yesterday, as well as pouring down.
I see Ricky Hatton lost in the tenth round. Still the lad deserves all the praise for going that far. Amir Khan had a quick win 72 secs, he should be in line for a World title fight soon.
Football results pretty predicatable, apart from Liverpool losing to Reading. Hope Spurs win today.
England made a solid start in Test, good to see Vaughan do well, and Cook get some runs. Hope Collingwood and Prior get a good partnership going tomorrow. Sri Lanka will make them work for the runs.
Mrs Darwin, of the canoe and Panama fame, arrived back at Manchester airport in the early hours, and now is receiveing hospitality, courtesy of the local constabulary.
The Police Federation are kicking up about the pay award. All my service from 1976 onwards, the pay award has always been dated from 1 Sept, but the Jaqui smith the Home Secretary says from 1 Dec. This is shabby treatment of a service that cannot legally strike. It serves the Government right if officers refuse to work overtime (although some officers always will), check all vehicles properly before taking them on the road, read all briefing items thoroughly before commencing patrol, and such like. This is the same Government that has increased MP's pay many times above the the inflation levels, gives huge expenses to MP's, and takes advantage of numerous perks, but the poor Police officer out in all weathers, working shifts, dealing with drunken, drugged aggressors, fatal accidents etc gets the thin edge of the wedge. The government seems to deal with the Police, Fire, Ambulance and Military in a very shabby way, and here I mean the rank and file. The senior officers seem to do OK if they bend the way of the politicians. We always used to say senior officers went to Bramshill to have their spines removed.
End of gripe.
Weather in Huddersfield, Yorkshire seems alot milder today. It tried to snow abit yesterday, as well as pouring down.
Friday, 30 November 2007
Another Day
Well yesterday I went to work at the Estate Agents, and completed viewings at 4 properties and distributed leaflets at various locations. At least the weather was kind to me.
Saw the news, a bit of shame for the teacher in the Sudan, amazing really, but different cultures have different values.
Good result for Tottenham Hotspur last night in the EUFA cup. A badly needed win.
Today I am day off, currently have electrician putting up some exterior lights.
Saw the news, a bit of shame for the teacher in the Sudan, amazing really, but different cultures have different values.
Good result for Tottenham Hotspur last night in the EUFA cup. A badly needed win.
Today I am day off, currently have electrician putting up some exterior lights.
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