Tag Archives: Having a moan

>Pigs

Posted on 27 September, 2007 by jb

>We would like to thank our son, Jan-Thomas K. for providing us with the unforgettable experience of returning from a short vacation to a filthy home stinking of vomit, alcohol and cigarette smoke. Thanks also to the willing helpers :Lars … Continue reading →

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>Why is it…#3

Posted on 7 August, 2007 by jb

>….that they don’t ask me about these things first. Some researchers have just spent three years exploring Britain’s café sector. Their report is titled “The Cappuccino Community: Cafes and Civic Life in the Contemporary Community” They’ve discovered, for example, that … Continue reading →

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>Poles apart

Posted on 21 June, 2007 by jb

>Don’t misconstrue this as political incorrectness (hidden meaning: this is going to be very un-PC), but I’m having considerable difficulty staying on an even keel at the moment. It’s the EU summit, the Brits are playing their usual game of … Continue reading →

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>Why is it…. -#1

Posted on 29 May, 2007 by jb

>….that torrential rain brings out disabled shoppers in droves? That’s the only logical explanation for the fact that EVERY SINGLE disabled slot was taken at ALL the stores I visited today.Not that I need preferential parking. Yet. Or is it … Continue reading →

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>Don’t be ridiculous…

Posted on 18 April, 2007 by jb

> The Firewire connection on my Panasonic DV camcorder stopped working the other day. Hadn’t used it for ages and I wanted to transfer some NZ filming to the Mac. Nothing. Camera not found.A couple of weeks outside warranty. Sod’s … Continue reading →

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