Tag: Humor

Lord North, the most unassuming man in a position of power ever!

One of the things I dislike most about the world is people who are boastful or prideful and this goes doubly for those who do so for very little reason whatsoever. I always find if anyone has to boast about anything then they aren’t really anything special at all.  The very best people have no… Continue reading Lord North, the most unassuming man in a position of power ever!

50 Top Grumbles From Working In An Office.

I don’t know about you but I used to hate working in an office.  There is a big piece of me that thinks that the modern day existence offered by working in an office job isn’t really much if any better than in the 19th century when we were virtual slaves to tyrannical mill owners.… Continue reading 50 Top Grumbles From Working In An Office.

Since I’ve been gone…

If you’re reading this then you may have noticed that I have got a little behind with my blog posting.  I’m hugely sorry about that.  Something has been tapping at my window demanding my attention and sadly that thing is called the real world. I’ve been extremely busy with my guided tours and have given… Continue reading Since I’ve been gone…

Losing your marbles – A real life conversation!

Yesterday morning I had an early morning appointment at the garage to get my car serviced.  Happily it passed its test but instead of waiting around the garage for an hour, I went into town to buy some provisions and visit the bank. Whilst I was standing outside the bank, waiting for it to open… Continue reading Losing your marbles – A real life conversation!

Aphantasia – To have a blind mind’s eye

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming?  If I ask you to imagine a beach, a mountain or a three-legged lizard juggling bananas, can you do it?   Most of us can to varying degrees.  Some of us can picture it as clear as if it were happening right in front of our eyes whilst others… Continue reading Aphantasia – To have a blind mind’s eye

The debacle of Boaty McBoatface

There have been many illustrious names during British Maritime history.   The Victory, Ark Royal, Illustrious, Endeavour, The Beagle to name just a few.   In the last few months, the public have been given the opportunity to choose the name of the next Polar research vessel. Over 7,000 names were put forward with some… Continue reading The debacle of Boaty McBoatface

The Soulbury Stone – An 11,000 year old accident waiting to happen!

The Soulbury Stone has been sitting contentedly, keeping itself to itself for around 11,000 when it was deposited in its resting place from Derbyshire during the last Ice-Age.  There isn’t anything very unusual about that of course except for the fact that this large stone is sat right in the middle of a modern road.… Continue reading The Soulbury Stone – An 11,000 year old accident waiting to happen!

The Turner Prize Vs The Turnip Prize or Is Modern Art Pants?

This week sees one of the most eagerly awaited annual awards for contemporary art and what’s even better The Turner Prize too. The Turner Prize of course is one of the worlds most vaunted awards for contemporary art.  The Turner prize has been running since 1984 and shockingly is named in honour of perhaps the… Continue reading The Turner Prize Vs The Turnip Prize or Is Modern Art Pants?

Happy Back To The Future Day!

There are two ways to waste our lives on this planet.  One is the way that some keep getting excited  for the next Apocalypse, seemingly a little pointless in my mind and I can say that having survived several hundred in my life thus far, in fact there is another due today also.   Well… Continue reading Happy Back To The Future Day!