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.
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.
Monday, 3 December 2007
Test match, and news and views
Well England scored a few more than I expected in the Test Match, and Muttiah Mulitheran is now the world record holder for test wickets. England then struggled to get wickets, still its an open game, if England take a couple of early wickets tomorrow then they have a chance of a 1-0 lead.
Its good to hear that the school teacher in Sudan is getting released. It seems ridiculous to us taht some-one makes a cultural faux pas and ends up in jail, with crowds baying for her to be executed. Good on the two peers who went out there, no marks for the Foreign Office though.
I have read today that alot of Asian women are have babies aborted once they find out that the sex of the unborn child is female. Apparently it is common for them to go to India to have the sex told, as some NHS trusts will not tell them the sex.
Well the weather started well this morning and then got worse, wet and windy. Winter is definately here now.
Its good to hear that the school teacher in Sudan is getting released. It seems ridiculous to us taht some-one makes a cultural faux pas and ends up in jail, with crowds baying for her to be executed. Good on the two peers who went out there, no marks for the Foreign Office though.
I have read today that alot of Asian women are have babies aborted once they find out that the sex of the unborn child is female. Apparently it is common for them to go to India to have the sex told, as some NHS trusts will not tell them the sex.
Well the weather started well this morning and then got worse, wet and windy. Winter is definately here now.
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