Monthly Archives: April 2012

Eric, the little prick

Posted on 22 April, 2012 by jb

I had a problem with my iMac yesterday, so I called Eric, the 11 year old next door, whose bedroom looks like Mission Control and asked him to come over. Eric clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. … Continue reading →

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“Every once in a while….

Posted on 20 April, 2012 by jb

……when I am busy thinking of what I do as writing, I will come across something that makes me think that I’m just typing. This is one of those pieces.” J. A. Bartlett I’ve had a good life, and if … Continue reading →

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Toilet roll! Yes!

Posted on 19 April, 2012 by jb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lN6GwmW3vbw

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Captain Ahab and the Great White Whale

Posted on 19 April, 2012 by jb

Captain Ahab lauds the Great White Whale with a sympathetic article in Metro. Great White Whale misses the subtlety. Captain Ahab comes off second best. “No skin off my nose” he says ” No, wait…….”

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Stupidity captured at 2500 frames per second

Posted on 19 April, 2012 by jb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUZ-e2SkeMI The Coke can and bullet sequence is a thing of pure beauty. Done the aerosol/barbecue one. Seriously considering the rocket-propelled rotary clothes line…

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A gaggle of geese, a nest of rabbits… #12

Posted on 19 April, 2012 by jb

…..a shitload of postcards Städel Museum, Frankfurt – Norbert Miguletz

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“Four stitches…..

Posted on 18 April, 2012 by jb

….broken nose bent most of the way back, hands pretty average.” Cycle Warrior David Slack tweets from North Shore Hospital

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Levon Helms’ family writes….

Posted on 18 April, 2012 by jb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MirHLEuTGp8&feature=fvsr Dear Friends, Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey. … Thank you fans and music lovers … Continue reading →

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He has nothing left but his poker

Posted on 18 April, 2012 by jb

To the Superintendent, Atlantic City Railroad, Sept. 1896 Dear sir, On the 15th yore trane that was going to Atlanta ran over mi bull at 30 mile post. He was in my Pastur You orter see him Yore ruddy trane … Continue reading →

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Really?

Posted on 18 April, 2012 by jb
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