Category Archives: Bloody hell

Nephew. 30. Bachelor. Fridge.

Posted on 6 April, 2014 by jb

Freezer: Fish fingers. Pizza. Icecream.;

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That’s it for the week, then….

Posted on 26 March, 2014 by jb

The Outback here in Murrica has some seriously calorific stuff. With a beer, this lot comes to 6701 calories. Won’t have to cook all week, then….

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100% Pure New Zealand

Posted on 8 March, 2014 by jb

Oops…….

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Testing the “Nine Lives” theory

Posted on 6 March, 2014 by jb

Benjamin, Devonport’s library cat, performing a robust test of the concept. I get the impression that he didn’t get to the “Don’t push your luck” disclaimer…

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Were it not so close to the bone….

Posted on 8 February, 2014 by jb

…this might even be funny… “Am I doing this right?” “Almost.. grey socks go on the first line, black on the second, underpants……” We (I do, at least…) have a saying around here: There’s the right way and then there’s … Continue reading →

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Mistakes

Posted on 8 January, 2014 by jb

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GFC revisited

Posted on 31 December, 2013 by jb

German law requires that owners keep the rental deposit for an apartment in an interest-bearing account on the tenant’s behalf. This is the effect of the GFC on interest rates in Germany……

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What on EARTH are they trying to tell me?

Posted on 19 December, 2013 by jb

British Airways sent out this appalling piece of TL:DR gobbledegook to their customers. They get to the point of the letter at about the halfway mark….. As part of British Airways continued investment in our Brand, Products and Services, during … Continue reading →

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Sorry for trying to be a customer….

Posted on 4 November, 2013 by jb

7:14. Looking forward to a flat white. Doors are open, lights on inside. A scowl appears, “We don’t open until 7:30” Point out the disconnect between his statement and sign outside. Scowl deepens. Pom, I think…..

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