14th December 2018 - Just a couple of thoughts...

Thought for the day:"That's the trouble with time travel - gone today and here tomorrow"

On the road back from the South Coast ...    done a lot of mileage this year that we were no expecting.

And so - in other news - Brexit...

On Crime and Punishment...

and on Social Media

About sums today up ..

Cheers !

13th December 2018 - Elf on a Shelf

Thought for the day:"I installed an electrified fence around my property at the weekend. My neighbor is dead against it."

Seems I started something yesterday with my Vollsanger on a Hanger

 I got Vollsanger on a Clanger

 and gave my friend Pat Patrick a Pat on a Hat

This one caught my scientific eye - will probably use it for a birthday card one day ..

and so it is off down to the South Coast again to see Vic...

Little time for musing unless I do something later ..
Probably be in the House Martin later..

Cheers !

12th December 2018 - Freemasons Hall 360

Thought for the day:"My wallet is like an onion – when I open it I cry"

There seems to be a meme out there about an elf on a shelf...
So I went for ...

Found some lovely pictures of Freemason's Hall in Great Queen Street and thought I would share...

Freemasons' Hall Grand Temple

In other news - the Bothy failed its MOT..   For some reason they decided to test it as a Class 7 rather than a class 4 (motorcaravan) but there still sees to be some welding to do and a new tyre and brake pipes. Looking for an estimate to see if it remains worthwhile to repair - I think it will have to be - the engine is still going well...   But a few pounds off the Christmas list....

Cheers !

11th December 2018 - Nativity Shock

Thought for the day:"I have a morbid fear of Giants - FeeFiPhobia"

BREXIT

Apparently what a fat Yorkshire Lass does if she sits on a white plastic chair...
Makes more sense than anything else I am seeing on the News...


In other Christmas News...

Put a rose into the sea today in memory of Jan - we were taking a road trip to cardigan and stopped off to walk the dog. One year today ....

Cheers !

10th December 2018 - Whammed & Wetherspoons

Thought for the day:"I attended a big sale of Canoe Paddles yesterday – what an Oar Deal !"

Sad but true..
Meanwhile in No 10 ....

and in other news...

Once upon a time a group of men who, all turning 40, discussed where they should meet for lunch to jointly celebrate their milestone. Finally they agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the waitresses had big breasts and wore mini-skirts.

Ten years later, with 50 looming, the friends once again discussed where they should meet for a celebration lunch. Finally they agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the waitresses were attractive, the food and service was good and the beer selection was excellent.

Ten years later, they were 60, and the friends again talked about a venue for their decadal lunch. They finally agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because there was plenty of parking, they could dine in peace and quiet with no loud music and it was good value for money.

Ten years later, they were all 70, and the friends talked about meeting up for lunch. Finally they agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because the restaurant was wheelchair accessible and had a toilet for the disabled.

Ten years later, at age 80, the friends discussed where they should meet for lunch. Finally it was agreed that they would meet at Wetherspoons in Uxbridge because they had never been there before.

(Thanks to Bob Williams)

Daily Mail has its own slant upon the Christmas Story ....

and finally - one for the Ladies ...

and so with some Christmas Spirit
 Cheers !!

9th December 2018 - Chicken Attack and Organs

Thought for the day:"Watching a programme on how ships are held together...Riveting."

And then this happens...
I have to do it ...

Chicken attack....

So, today the Barkeep in me came out...

And in other news, I mentioned that I enjoyed playing at the District Meeting yesterday, but that the Organ had a number of controls that I was having trouble with ..

well I saw this one today and think I was lucky to have what I did ...

Maybe one day ...  or not ...

and put it all together ...

And so we start the festive season of cards

Bah Humbug and Cheers

8th December 2018 - Of Dogs and Royals

Thought for the day:"Friend told me that he was worried because his DNA was backwards. So I asked him, "AND...?" "

Royal and Select Masters District Meeting today and I am again in office as District Organist as well as past Deputy District Grand Master.. The rain was teeming down and I got soaked just getting tot eh car around in Harries Avenue....

But soon dried off in the car heater and managed to put some little ditties together on the Organ that went down quite well...

Susie managed a few songs in the Botanical Garden where at least she was under cover and Llanelli beware - the girls are out for their Christmas Party tonight - so I shall be designated driver for the evening...

In other news - I found this picture of two dogs - an it seemed about right considering the way 'Thena - our Labrador behaves...

In stranger news - apparently the below was displayed in the back of beyond in Philadelphia...
a couple of people are recognisable.. the Queen and Charles  but the rest ? Ideas on a post card please (I never was very good with royals if they are Royals)

Cheers !