Category Archives: What the heck?

Bombs go off in London

We woke to news of bombs exploding in London. I spent the day listening to coverage on FiveLive the BBC site for breaking news and live sports reporting. As far as I know all our family and friends are safe. … Continue reading

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You should be doing this too!

After checking out the pictures, I’ve just added Extreme Ironing to my ‘to do’ list along with climb Mount Everest swim the English Channel score the F.A. Cup winner. I’ve nothing but undying admiration for these guys, especially for those … Continue reading

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It must have been a bit of a shock for poor old Norm

Yesterday George Galloway, MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, roasted the US Senate committee investigating the ‘oil for food’ scandal. And he did it without notes too. You can read more about his testimony at the Beeb. I have no … Continue reading

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Madness in the Mid West Part Deux

So which do you think is more damaging to children: introducing them to guns or teaching them to be nice to each other? Well in our community encouraging children to be nice to other people is apparently beyond the pale … Continue reading

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So, why do I live in Minnesota?

Oh, yes, it’s for the attempting-to-be-white-out blizzard conditions in mid May!!!!! Current temperature 32F/0C (windchill 19F/-7C) Wind 25mph/41kmph, gusts up to 36mph/57kmph

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Screwing the tax payer

To find out how US tax payers may be asked to pay twice for their weather information go here. Seems about par for the course. So the question remains, what happened to the Republican ideal of defending the tax payer … Continue reading

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Madness in the Mid West Continued

Since I posted Madness in the Mid West letters have continued to be published in the Morris Sun Tribune. I’ve added links to them in my original post. I’ll keep doing this as long as they continue to turn up. … Continue reading

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The End is Nigh

Utter despair is my current state. Read more about a day that will live in infamy. MUFC in the hands of a tycoon who knows nothing about football? Recipe for disaster. Current temperature 34F/1C (windchill 21F/-6C)

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Once Upon A Time …

… those who love the grand tours thought their fairy godmother had come in the shape of OLN. There was wall to wall coverage of the Giro, the Tour and the Vuelta. We were in seventh heaven. I fell in … Continue reading

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Social Security – US style

I have a message for Mr. Bush – Shrub variety. (My apologies for shouting but I feel the need.) SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT BROKEN. IT DOES NOT NEED FIXING. There seem to be many who don’t realise social security is … Continue reading

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