End of June 2011

Finally the British show some teeth and strike about something that actually matters. Not like the sad Bob Crow and his RMT cronies who stage a strike if some one does not get his full lunch break.

So down to the proverbial British toilet we go head first with a stiff upper lip ;)

It is the end of June and that is all I have to say about that!

Why Women Lie

One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river.

When she cried out, the Goddess appeared and asked, 'My dear child, why are you crying?'

The seamstress replied that her thimble had fallen into the water and that she needed it to help her husband in making a living for their family.

The Goddess dipped her hand into the water and pulled up a golden thimble set with sapphires.

'Is this your thimble?' the Goddess asked? The seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Goddess again dipped into the river. She held out a golden thimble studded with rubies.

Is this your thimble?' the Goddess asked? Again, the seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Goddess reached down again and came up with a leather thimble.

'Is this your thimble ?' the Goddess asked. The seamstress replied, 'Yes' The Goddess was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all three thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy.

Some years later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river and disappeared under the water.

When she cried out, the Goddess again appeared and asked her, 'Why are you crying?' 'Oh Goddess, my husband has fallen into the river!'

The Goddess went down into the water and came up with George Clooney. 'Is this your husband?' the Lord asked.

'Yes,' cried the seamstress. The Goddess was furious. 'You lied! That is an untruth!' The seamstress replied, 'Oh, forgive me!'.


It is a misunderstanding. You see, if I had said 'no' to George Clooney, you would have come up with Brad Pitt.

Then if I said 'no' to him, you would have come up with my husband. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three.

Goddess, I'm not in the best of health and would not be able to take care of all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said 'yes' to George Clooney.

And so the Goddess let her keep him.

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The moral of this story is:

Whenever a woman lies, it's for a good and honorable reason, and in the best interest of others. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.

Signed,
All Us Women

Feeling tired Tuesday

I am sulking...last night was the worst night sleep I have had in years. Sticky hot bedroom, foxes screaming in the garden and disturbing dreams.

Maybe tonight night will be better... *deep sigh*

It'z hot and it'z Monday...

This hot weekend I have been mostly...

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Feeling blue...?

Then don't worry as so are thousands of people around the world today because of Global Smurf's Day.

"Fancy breaking a world record?
Then come and celebrate Global Smurfs Day at a fantastic free event at The O2’s Live Quarter on Saturday 25th June 2011

You can be part of an amazing once-in-a-lifetime GLOBAL event to SMASH into Guinness World Records™ history for the largest ever gathering of people dressed as Smurfs!"

Last Friday

As nothing will happen this Friday below is a short video from last Friday when there was wine and songs and good time!

Gorgeous George is back on the market

Gorgeous George is back on the market as he has split up with his Italian girlfriend. What shame...NOT!

So George if you need to get away from it all, there is always a room for you at my house to hide out. Mi casa e su casa querido ;)

Summer loving

I got a card from my sponsor dog Phil which warmed my heart to no end. Nice to know someone loves me ;)

Political solstice

Summer solstice dawned cloudy and not so summer like here in London town. Work, eat, sleeps continues steadily so not a lot to report.

Except, the effing eejits who are the powers that be that are collectively called the British government, have voted and decided in their infinite wisdom to force women to work longer for their state pensions.

I can't believe I am getting screwed over by Call me Dave and his cronies...again! *shaking my head*

It'z Monday

Wine and songs

Last night was a blast! Although there was no beer but plenty of white vino was consumed, the food was good and Toyah and her band were excellent. Met some lovely people and plenty of fun was had. Good stuff!

Beer and music on Friday

Finally it is Friday and there will be beer tonight! Min and I are going to see Toyah in concert in Leicester Square Theatre where she kicks off her “From Sheep Farming To Anthem” tour.

I remember maybe two of her songs from the 80's but our Min is a big fan who will enjoy the concert to the max. For me there is always the bar if the live music does not liven me up.

But before we hit the venue we will enjoy some food in Bistro 1 and I will down few beers for purely medicinal purposes ;)

I fancy more beer...

I fancy a beer....

Alive and happy

Last night I watched a very difficult program on BBC2 called Terry Pratchett: Choosing to die. I was in tears most of the programme when the two featured men reasoned their decisions calmly and rationally. But when it came to their chosen time to die for the one brave gentleman, my tears dried. Respect!

I am so glad I haven't ever had to have made that kind of life or death desicions in my life, at least not yet. But it is comforting to know that there is a place like Dignitas. Each to their own I say!

Also the difficult story line in Emmerdale also has had me bawling my eyes out this past weekend.

So not surprisingly after all the death on telly I woke up this morning and I felt tickled pink happy to be alive. The sun is shining and life IS good!

It'z Monday

Naming day for Nephew No2

Today is a busy day at my Big Brother's house in Finland as family and friends are gathering there for the christening of Nephew No2.

So the younger brother of Young Vic will be called V-Bright and I am sure everyone there will have a brilliant day.

Noisy Friday

The annoying drilling and hammering and stink has now moved right outside my work door. I have my ear plugs on and I communicate with everyone via email.

Trust me...there will be drink tonight!

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Well done Rovers!

The common sense has prevailed and Tracey Chandler can return to her Donny The Dog duties. Yeeeeiiiii!

Well done for doing the right thing Doncaster Rovers!

You must be joking Doncaster Rovers!

Tracey Chandler has been a volunteer mascot for Doncaster Rovers for over three years but now the club has dismissed her. Her unforgivable "crime" was to appear in her underwear in pictures in the Sunday Sport from which she donated her fee to childrens charity. Read the full story here.

What is the matter with you Doncaster Rovers?! She is hardly a Ryan Giggs or the glamour model Imogen who he was doing amongst other ladies?

The year is 2011 and Doncaster Rovers...get real and get out of the middle ages! Go on give the lady her VOLUNTEER job back and stop being so small.

Today I am annoyed...

....with all this work right outside my work door causing lot of noise and stink :(

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Put some music into your food!

My new favorite snack is the brilliant and hot Reggae Reggae Sauce covered nuts that I keep popping in to my gob during the day.

Levi Roots hails from Jamaica and has brought some sunshine to British kitchens with his recipes and products. Good stuff!

Scandinavian Noir

Since Stig Larsson and his Millenium Trilogy I have taken an interest in the other Scandinavian crime writers.

Karin Fossum is the Norvegian Patricia Cornwell and her characters come vividly alive against dark hues of the underbelly of Norvegian small town community. All of that is taken care by Inspector Sejer and his handsome young colleague Skarre. This lady can write!

Jo Nesbø is another Norvegian writer, but quite a different style. His anti hero type of antisocial and introvert detective is called Harry Hole. Again his descriptions about the back drop to dark arctic seasons envelope the fight against alcoholism and self loathing that make Harry Hole "my life is not so bad after all" comparison for the reader. But of course he is the man and solves the ickiest murders and crimes in his world and survives to tell the tale. Well, so far...

Then there are the West of Finland Roslund & Hellstrom who get the best twist in the tale and most satisfactory ending price for their book Three Seconds. After a excruciatingly slow start the story line sprirals towards brilliant but by no means easy conclusion. Excellent and must find more books by these dudes!

This weekend I have been mostly...

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It'z Friday

Hot hot hot in London town which is nice. After the work day I will enjoy a cold beverage in the garden and this weekend I probably continue to spend most of my time there. Life is good ;)

Have good weekend!

About 2012 kerfuffel

The 2012 London Olympics are approaching and things here are going from bad to ridicilous. The ticket fiasco is happening as we speak and those who want tickets cant get them.

That really does not concern me, but what I do care about is the amount of extra bodies that are added to the working population which in turn will cause problems with the transport. Any inconvinience caused to me personally during that time will warrant a rant and rant & rave letter to Boris and all the media.

And that is not all...They have decided in their infinite wisdom to close roads during the day so that deliveries will have to be done during the night to keep London ticking. How effing stupid is that??? Do I have to sleep over in my work building here in Covent Garden as to be available to receive deliveries during the 3 weeks of sheer idiocy?!

But nobody can ruin this beautiful June day. Might be a different story next year 27th July through to 12th August. Rant over but sulking continues.