The jet at Heathrow had a lucky landing. A British Airways Boeing 777 had a lucky escape when its engines failed, on landing. The captain and his flight crew brought it down with hardly anyone being injured. A passenger who was interviewed said it was just like a bad landing. If you don't like flying, well thats enough to put you off for ever. If you don't have a God, then get one.
India appear to have the upper hand against Australia in the Test Match. Lets hope they wind, and just keep those Aussies down a peg or two. Looks RP Singh got amongst the wickets.
The weather in England is still atrocious, with alot of rain descending, and alot of the country worried about flooding again. The county ground at Worcester is under water again. They missed most of last cricket season there, lets hope they get to play this year.
Gordon Brown our leader has gone to China on a trade mission. Maybe he can persuade them to take some of our exports. we have enough of theirs.
Saw Jamie Oliver on TV last night. His programme was very interesting promoting freedom chickens as opposed to battery grown chickens. I must admit that it has given me food for thought, pardon the pun. He seems to be trying to do more than the Government to encourage healthy eating. Good on yer Jamie.
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Friday, 28 December 2007
News and Views
The funeral took place in Pakistan, in Sindh province of Benazir Bhutto. Apparently banks were destroyed, and train stations, and about 20 people have died since the incident. It seems there could be alot of trouble ahead in Pakistan. Apparently Al Quaeda have claimed responsibility. Big men, arn't they taking on unarmed people.
Joey Barton the Newcastle footballer has been kept in custody over New Year for an assault in Liverpool. The lad is a fool. it would seem he can't cope with the responsibility of being a very well paid footballer, and all that goes with it. I cant see his career lasting too long if thats how he behaves.
Tow people have died after going down the Long Churn Pot, in the Yorkshire Dales. It would seem that the cave flooded and they were trapped. It does seem madness to go down when the weather has been so bad.
A little girl died down south when she was hit by a vehicle as she drove her quad bike, downa public road at six in the evening following her parents four wheel drive. As much as I feel sorry for the parents losing their child, they must shoulder alot of the responsibility for her death. As well as it being illegal what she did, it was downright stupid for them to allow it.
Looks like Australia will beat India in the cricket test. The West Indies look to be coming good and seem to have the upper edge against south Africa.
Back to work for me tomorrow, then out to my sons in Manchester for a meal.
Joey Barton the Newcastle footballer has been kept in custody over New Year for an assault in Liverpool. The lad is a fool. it would seem he can't cope with the responsibility of being a very well paid footballer, and all that goes with it. I cant see his career lasting too long if thats how he behaves.
Tow people have died after going down the Long Churn Pot, in the Yorkshire Dales. It would seem that the cave flooded and they were trapped. It does seem madness to go down when the weather has been so bad.
A little girl died down south when she was hit by a vehicle as she drove her quad bike, downa public road at six in the evening following her parents four wheel drive. As much as I feel sorry for the parents losing their child, they must shoulder alot of the responsibility for her death. As well as it being illegal what she did, it was downright stupid for them to allow it.
Looks like Australia will beat India in the cricket test. The West Indies look to be coming good and seem to have the upper edge against south Africa.
Back to work for me tomorrow, then out to my sons in Manchester for a meal.
Sunday, 23 December 2007
Other Things
Alesha Dixon won the Strictly Come Dancing. Whilst not a ballroom fan, I really admire the hard work these people have put in. I see the judges are wanting more money for next time. £60,000 for 12 weeks is not enough, I wish. About time old Bruce Forsyth moved along. His jokes are a bit thin and worn, and he keeps using old his old cliches from his old shows.
England drew the Test match, lucky with the help from the weather. We were beaten all ends up in bowling, fielding, and especially batting. Good job we don't face the Aussies next. I hear Michael Vaughan has suggested performance bonus's. What a joke, if pride can't spur you on playing for England, then you should not be in the team. If you you make runs or take wickets your bonus is that you will be in the next test.
Tottenham lost again yesterday to Arsenal. A point was lost with Robbie Keane missing a penalty.
Worked yesterday, had several viewings of houses. My company for information is Ryder and Dutton. Today we are preparing for Xmas, getting the house ready for guest on Christmas day.
England drew the Test match, lucky with the help from the weather. We were beaten all ends up in bowling, fielding, and especially batting. Good job we don't face the Aussies next. I hear Michael Vaughan has suggested performance bonus's. What a joke, if pride can't spur you on playing for England, then you should not be in the team. If you you make runs or take wickets your bonus is that you will be in the next test.
Tottenham lost again yesterday to Arsenal. A point was lost with Robbie Keane missing a penalty.
Worked yesterday, had several viewings of houses. My company for information is Ryder and Dutton. Today we are preparing for Xmas, getting the house ready for guest on Christmas day.
Friday, 21 December 2007
TV and Shopping - Yawn
Today is my day off work.
This morning I was up at 5.30am, and went with my mate to do a short bit as an extra (walk on artist) for Emmerdale, a Yorkshire TV production in Leeds. I was a prison warder. Cannot say any more though.
Then it was back home and off to Morrisons to do the shopping for Christmas. It was pandemonium. Any-one would think we were going into seige conditions the amounts of food some people were buying. Still the shops open again on 27th December.
The news from the test was a little better. England 102 for 1, and then rain stopped play against Sri Lanka. I'm glad the test went ahead as this was the first test at Galle since the Tsunami.
This Data protection farce continues. The Skipton Building society has lost records of 15,000 customers, when a laptop was stolen from one of its staff. Its about time the Data Protection Registrar stepped in and started hitting some of these companies and agencies.
Nice little story in one of the papers, a chap rescued an injured bird, and the pidgeon now follows him everywhere, goes for rides in his car, won't let his wife near him (some chaps would be pleased about that, not me I hasten to add), sits on the side of his bath etc. Makes a change from rape allegations, and sordid party allegations, Oops, sorry Man Utd.
This morning I was up at 5.30am, and went with my mate to do a short bit as an extra (walk on artist) for Emmerdale, a Yorkshire TV production in Leeds. I was a prison warder. Cannot say any more though.
Then it was back home and off to Morrisons to do the shopping for Christmas. It was pandemonium. Any-one would think we were going into seige conditions the amounts of food some people were buying. Still the shops open again on 27th December.
The news from the test was a little better. England 102 for 1, and then rain stopped play against Sri Lanka. I'm glad the test went ahead as this was the first test at Galle since the Tsunami.
This Data protection farce continues. The Skipton Building society has lost records of 15,000 customers, when a laptop was stolen from one of its staff. Its about time the Data Protection Registrar stepped in and started hitting some of these companies and agencies.
Nice little story in one of the papers, a chap rescued an injured bird, and the pidgeon now follows him everywhere, goes for rides in his car, won't let his wife near him (some chaps would be pleased about that, not me I hasten to add), sits on the side of his bath etc. Makes a change from rape allegations, and sordid party allegations, Oops, sorry Man Utd.
Thursday, 20 December 2007
Disaster In sri lanka and other things
Well the Test match has descended to farcical proportions. Sri Lanka somehow scorded 499 and their captain scored over 200. England in reply struggled to 81 all out. That was mainly due to a partnership between Ryan Sidebottom and Paul Collingwood. I feel sorry for the fans who have travelled all that way to see England capitulate like that.
In football Sol Campbell of Portsmouth, has been complaining about abuse from the fans. He has even suggested the Government intervene as it is against his human rights. What a load of poppycock. He earns alot of money for his job, and is high profile. How about the abuse the referees get from the players, and the foul language of the players. My wife Jill, the paramedic gets alot of abuse verbal and sometimes physical when she is trying to help people. Campbell ought to join the real world, and be thankful he does what he does. The players and the game ought to get its own house in order first.
In football Sol Campbell of Portsmouth, has been complaining about abuse from the fans. He has even suggested the Government intervene as it is against his human rights. What a load of poppycock. He earns alot of money for his job, and is high profile. How about the abuse the referees get from the players, and the foul language of the players. My wife Jill, the paramedic gets alot of abuse verbal and sometimes physical when she is trying to help people. Campbell ought to join the real world, and be thankful he does what he does. The players and the game ought to get its own house in order first.
Tuesday, 18 December 2007
More Data Lost etc
Oh dear, another Government agency has done it again. The DVLA has lost 3 million records on disc in Iowa. What on earth were they doing in Iowa? There should be a Ministry of Incompetence, mind you it will need loads of staff. That will reduce unemployment. It may even find jobs for the 165,000 asylum seekers who may be given an amnesty to stay!!!!!
The Government Home Affairs dept has advised the Home Office to give the Police their pay rise in full, but the Home Secretary says no. Upon her head be it. I'm sure she, and her fellow MP's will for go their rise when it is due, and keep below the Government figures, and pigs might fly.
England have made a steady start in the Test match. Lets hope tomorrow will see Sri Lanka out cheaply, and England bat well.
It looks like the two murders in West Yorkshire may be detected, two charged and at court in Dewsbury, and one in custody in Huddersfield for the Holmfirth murder.
The Government Home Affairs dept has advised the Home Office to give the Police their pay rise in full, but the Home Secretary says no. Upon her head be it. I'm sure she, and her fellow MP's will for go their rise when it is due, and keep below the Government figures, and pigs might fly.
England have made a steady start in the Test match. Lets hope tomorrow will see Sri Lanka out cheaply, and England bat well.
It looks like the two murders in West Yorkshire may be detected, two charged and at court in Dewsbury, and one in custody in Huddersfield for the Holmfirth murder.
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.
Thursday, 13 December 2007
PM, parties, and views
The last two days have produced a drawn test match. I think Sri Lanka outplayed us. Nuf said.
England have a new football coach.. This time an Italian. It seems that English football suffers with too many foreign players, and coaches. I think the top six clubs all have foreign coaches (I include Scotland is foreign for this purpose).
Gordon Brown did an amazing disappearing act. He arranged a meeting after the date had been set for signing the European treaty, and was not there for the signing in Portugal, sending a boy to do the mans job. Why didn't Brown go? Does he not agree with the treaty? Was he worried he has sold us down the river to Brussels? Is he ashamed at back tracking on a referendum? Was he scared to append his name to it? Or was he just showing bad manners to the other European heads?
Poor old Jacqui Smith the Home Secretary, another debacle, this time with figures of persons given permits to work in the security industry, even though they should not have been in the country. The words in a brewery, a p**s-up, organise, couldn't, spring to mind.
Went to a good Xmas party with my wifes colleagues from Dewsbury Ambulance station last night to Leeds Royal Armouries. An excellent venue, good DJ, brilliant night.
Today is my dad's birthday. He is called Owen and lives in Guernsey, where I come from initially. He too was a police officer before he retired. Runs in the family. Work for me at the estate agents was pretty quiet, so I delivered leaflets. And thats it for today.
England have a new football coach.. This time an Italian. It seems that English football suffers with too many foreign players, and coaches. I think the top six clubs all have foreign coaches (I include Scotland is foreign for this purpose).
Gordon Brown did an amazing disappearing act. He arranged a meeting after the date had been set for signing the European treaty, and was not there for the signing in Portugal, sending a boy to do the mans job. Why didn't Brown go? Does he not agree with the treaty? Was he worried he has sold us down the river to Brussels? Is he ashamed at back tracking on a referendum? Was he scared to append his name to it? Or was he just showing bad manners to the other European heads?
Poor old Jacqui Smith the Home Secretary, another debacle, this time with figures of persons given permits to work in the security industry, even though they should not have been in the country. The words in a brewery, a p**s-up, organise, couldn't, spring to mind.
Went to a good Xmas party with my wifes colleagues from Dewsbury Ambulance station last night to Leeds Royal Armouries. An excellent venue, good DJ, brilliant night.
Today is my dad's birthday. He is called Owen and lives in Guernsey, where I come from initially. He too was a police officer before he retired. Runs in the family. Work for me at the estate agents was pretty quiet, so I delivered leaflets. And thats it for today.
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
More News and Views
Well , my last day off, back to work tomorrow for 2 days.
I see there is abit of a furore over single manned fast response ambulances today. These are purely a way of meeting times. Alot of these fast responders are technicians, not paramedics, and some of the emergencies they get to, they are not trained to deal with, so a two man ambulance has to be called. Also the fast responders do not have faciliteis to transport patients to hospital, so a two man ambulance will have to attend, as well. Again this defeats the object of the exercise. There is also the aspect of safety for the single manned vehicle. Sometimes an innocuous incident may not be all that it seems. One person on their own is vulnerable. All this just so taht Ambulances Trusts can meet times. Its a bit like cooking the books, but wait, who is responsible for setting targets, THE GOVERNMENT.
Looks like Mr and Mrs Darwin will be having turkey care of Her Majesty over Christmas, a bit different to the sun kissed coast of Panama. You pays your money, you takes your chances.
The PM, or his representative is going to Portugal to sign the EU Treaty. Apparently, according to all the foreign heads of state and politicians, this is just the old Constitution, but called a treaty. According to HM Government it is a different document altogether. With the Governments ability to tell the truth, I will leave it to your imagination as to who is being sparse with the truth.
The Police are going to discuss asking for the ability to strike. It is a shame that a service with such a proud history has been reduced to this. it will be a sad day if the Police get the right to strike. I blame the Home Secretary and the Home Office for this. All to save a few bob.
Finally, the Test Match is heading towards a disaster, unless we can get alot of cheap wickets tomorrow. If Sri Lanka get a big lead, then we may go 2-0 down, unless the batters shine.
I see there is abit of a furore over single manned fast response ambulances today. These are purely a way of meeting times. Alot of these fast responders are technicians, not paramedics, and some of the emergencies they get to, they are not trained to deal with, so a two man ambulance has to be called. Also the fast responders do not have faciliteis to transport patients to hospital, so a two man ambulance will have to attend, as well. Again this defeats the object of the exercise. There is also the aspect of safety for the single manned vehicle. Sometimes an innocuous incident may not be all that it seems. One person on their own is vulnerable. All this just so taht Ambulances Trusts can meet times. Its a bit like cooking the books, but wait, who is responsible for setting targets, THE GOVERNMENT.
Looks like Mr and Mrs Darwin will be having turkey care of Her Majesty over Christmas, a bit different to the sun kissed coast of Panama. You pays your money, you takes your chances.
The PM, or his representative is going to Portugal to sign the EU Treaty. Apparently, according to all the foreign heads of state and politicians, this is just the old Constitution, but called a treaty. According to HM Government it is a different document altogether. With the Governments ability to tell the truth, I will leave it to your imagination as to who is being sparse with the truth.
The Police are going to discuss asking for the ability to strike. It is a shame that a service with such a proud history has been reduced to this. it will be a sad day if the Police get the right to strike. I blame the Home Secretary and the Home Office for this. All to save a few bob.
Finally, the Test Match is heading towards a disaster, unless we can get alot of cheap wickets tomorrow. If Sri Lanka get a big lead, then we may go 2-0 down, unless the batters shine.
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.
Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Lost and Found
Well we lost the Test Match, but Mrs Darwin found Mr Darwin, or at least the police did, and Chief Constable Med Hughes lost his licence.
Yes we lost the Test match to Sri Lanka, despite a godd knock by Ian Bell again. The main batsmen let us down again. Still onto Galle for the next test.
Mr Darwin the canoist turns up after 5 1/2 years, his wife has moved to Panama, knew nothing of the whereabouts of her husband, received a life insurance payout, and lo and behold the Daily Mirror a photo allegedly showing Mr & Mrs Darwin together in Panama. Maybe I'm thick or something, but the Darwins tale does not seem to stand the test. Still I'm sure it will all come out in the wash. Still chaps, if your wife buys you a canoe for Xmas, you could be going to Panama for a holiday.
med Hughes the chief of South Yorkshire Police has lost his licence. At least I admire his courage in owning up to what he had done and taking the consequences, unlike some in his position would have come up with some lame flimsy excuse to try and get off.
Finally I see the Mohammed, teddy bear and profit jokes have started doing the rounds. I wont repeat them as I don't want to end up in hot water.
Yes we lost the Test match to Sri Lanka, despite a godd knock by Ian Bell again. The main batsmen let us down again. Still onto Galle for the next test.
Mr Darwin the canoist turns up after 5 1/2 years, his wife has moved to Panama, knew nothing of the whereabouts of her husband, received a life insurance payout, and lo and behold the Daily Mirror a photo allegedly showing Mr & Mrs Darwin together in Panama. Maybe I'm thick or something, but the Darwins tale does not seem to stand the test. Still I'm sure it will all come out in the wash. Still chaps, if your wife buys you a canoe for Xmas, you could be going to Panama for a holiday.
med Hughes the chief of South Yorkshire Police has lost his licence. At least I admire his courage in owning up to what he had done and taking the consequences, unlike some in his position would have come up with some lame flimsy excuse to try and get off.
Finally I see the Mohammed, teddy bear and profit jokes have started doing the rounds. I wont repeat them as I don't want to end up in hot water.
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
Changes of Fortune
Well it looks like England have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. They let Sri Lanka get away with a large second innings, and then lost an early wicket. Lets hope the final day is better than hoped for, and some of the batsmen get a good score.
The Labour donations scandal has continued, Peter Hain forgot several donations he received in his deputy leadership campaign. It seems alot of people are forgetting things, and getting found out.
Northern Rock management has done its shareholders proud, I see. They have announced staff benefits for good work giving a minimum of about £1,700 bonus, plus more for senior officials. That must be great comfort to shareholders who have seen their shares fall from about 1100p to 100p in a matter of weeks.
Today has been another day off. Had a photographer at the house today. Cant say why, but all will become apparent some time in the future.
Tonight I am off to a meeting of National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO). Yes you may have guessed I am a retired Police Officer, and proud of it.
My wife, Jill is at a cultural evening in Batley following on from her latest trip to India. she will be getting some food provided, probably nice spicy Asian food yum, yum.
The Labour donations scandal has continued, Peter Hain forgot several donations he received in his deputy leadership campaign. It seems alot of people are forgetting things, and getting found out.
Northern Rock management has done its shareholders proud, I see. They have announced staff benefits for good work giving a minimum of about £1,700 bonus, plus more for senior officials. That must be great comfort to shareholders who have seen their shares fall from about 1100p to 100p in a matter of weeks.
Today has been another day off. Had a photographer at the house today. Cant say why, but all will become apparent some time in the future.
Tonight I am off to a meeting of National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO). Yes you may have guessed I am a retired Police Officer, and proud of it.
My wife, Jill is at a cultural evening in Batley following on from her latest trip to India. she will be getting some food provided, probably nice spicy Asian food yum, yum.
Saturday, 1 December 2007
December Begins
Oh well, another day, another month. back to work again. Have a quiet morning.
Listening to the Test Match on the radio. England are doing well, had Sri Lanka at 42 for 5 at one stage, now 180 for 7 at tea. matthew Hoggard has bowled really well by the sounds of it. Lets hope it continues this way. This test is being played in Kandy. This is the only test venue in the world using a college ground. I visited here several years ago.
The only other main items of news seem to be the poor lady in the Sudan, and the latest Labour Party shambles, over the cash donations.
Listening to the Test Match on the radio. England are doing well, had Sri Lanka at 42 for 5 at one stage, now 180 for 7 at tea. matthew Hoggard has bowled really well by the sounds of it. Lets hope it continues this way. This test is being played in Kandy. This is the only test venue in the world using a college ground. I visited here several years ago.
The only other main items of news seem to be the poor lady in the Sudan, and the latest Labour Party shambles, over the cash donations.
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