Sitting on the shelf, he is just a toy...

91 years ago.... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (9 hours old)

My Great Grandfather was probably in a Prisoner of War camp somewhere in Germany. There's a family story about him working in a sugar factory, and eating the sugar because he was hungry. He came… more

The morality police patrolling Brazil From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (1 day old)

What kind of sad, screw up of a planet are we living on if a girl can be humiliated and expelled for wearing a mini skirt to University?! Can I first point out that by twenty, we really should ha… more

Alcohol - a core lesson in the learning establishment that is growing up! From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (3 days old)

All this talk of a company organising drinking nights for undergrads is news to me - never heard of them while I was studying. But then at my uni the students didn't need help from outside influences,… more

Lounge Lizard From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (3 days old)

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The first acorn of common sense From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (3 days old)

UK councils please take note. FRANKFORT, Ky. A spokeswoman for Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tree on the Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season. A… more

07/11/2009: Preparing the Christmas Gifts From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (4 days old)

While I was getting started on the festive season (two months late according to Tesco) by preparing mincemeat for my homemade mince pies, Wolves prepared by gift wrapping two goals for us. After … more

Groan of the night From prydwen in Grin and bear it (4 days old)

A man died today after becoming trapped under a large wicker basket containing a smoked ham, a jar of pickled onions, some cheddar, water biscuits and a bottle of champagne. Police said that their … more

Who needs therepy? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

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Louis Walsh From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

When will this man get a reality check, smell the coffee and realise that he is either tone death, or the biggest bullshitter in the world.... Louis the louse should bow out of this competition at … more

Please Please Please From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

Will someone out there please put John and Edward out of their misery (and mine)....… more

Guess the odd one out: From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

Lord Stevenson, former chairman, HBOS Bank Andy Hornby, former CEO, HBOS Bank Sir Fred Goodwin, former CEO, RBS Bank Sir Tom McKillup, former chairman, RBS Bank John McFall MP, chairman, Treasury … more

The problem with e-bay From prydwen in Grin and bear it (4 days old)

It’s really difficult to find what you want on eBay. I was searching for cigarette lighters and it found over 15,000 matches.… more

Saturday Meme From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (4 days old)

1. With Friday the 13th on the horizon, do you have any superstitions? I will not walk under ladders and hate seeing a single magpie. 2. Have you any phobias? Still have a fear of heights. 3. … more

Deadlife killing the world painfully with this song From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (5 days old)

Yeah, I know taking the p*ss out of a Westlife song is too easy, but I'm ill and my brain can't think of anything else to say. Westlife release another cliche-filled ballad. Zzzzz! Sorry, this vi… more

Quote of the night From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 days old)

If you got to swim in shit, keep your chin up.… more

Instant Viagra From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (5 days old)

'Viagra' is now available in powder form for your tea. It doesn't enhance your sexual performance but it does stop your biscuit going soft.. … more

Suddenly I don't feel so bad... From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (5 days old)

However long it took me to pass my theory test. (Four, then I had to retake it two years later) It may have taken seven attempts to pass my practical test. But it looks like no time at all whe… more

Autumnal (or Fall-Themed) Friday Five From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (5 days old)

**1. Do you have a favourite part of autumn?** The beautiful yellow/orange/red leaves that haven't jumped of the trees yet. **2. "It's too cold to snow!" Do you think it ever is?** Too cold?! S… more

04/11/2009: Too ill to actually remember anything From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (5 days old)

Thought I'd post a highlights video instead. :D Cesc, you're amazing!… more

P is for Propaganda, S is for Sesame Street From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (6 days old)

It's Sesame Street's 40th birthday today (not that Google is in anyway paying attention, with the Cookie Monster logo). Anyway, one crazy conservative blogger is complaining that Sesame Street i… more

Don't shoot us, we only work here From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (9 days old)

Why, oh why, are you complaining about the agency staff who are there to //help// you with the backlog? A strikebreaker crosses a picket line on a strike day. A casual worker helps deliver th… more

31/10/2009: Roast Cockerel and Mashed Spuds From rithompson in Random Football Match Related Stories (10 days old)

On Friday, my Dad sent me on an errand to find some curtain hooks. The first shop I went into had a Sp*rs clock on the wall and gave me 8 curtain hooks for free. (They were probably just lying around … more

Facebook's making us sh*te communicators From rithompson in Painting The World Pink (10 days old)

What's the first thing I do after reading an article on how modern technology is overwhelming us? Blog about it. Then remind myself to write a handwritten letter to my Grandma (as opposed to the usu… more

Map reading, a dying art From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (10 days old)

Anybody out there think that Sat Navs are the worst techology ever? Having to listen to inane interjections from some plumy voice, that seems to sound smug when you miss the turning, must add to in… more

Whatever happened to Ladybird Books? From prydwen in Good Old Days (10 days old)

"The highlight of my childhood? It's the Ladybird Book of Motorcars from 1963, and as you would imagine it's full of rubbish really. Just endless boring grey shapes, until you get to page 40, where yo… more

Clarkson on Detroit From prydwen in Grin and bear it (10 days old)

"God may have created the world in six days, but while He was resting on the seventh, Beelzebub popped up and did this place." … more

When you know you are too old to Trick or Treat From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (11 days old)

Nicked from Miss Cellenia 10. You get puffed out from knocking on the door. 9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you. 8. You ask for high fiber candy only. 7. When someone … more

What lurks under your bed ???? From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (11 days old)

Most countries have their equivalent of the Bogeyman, here are of the best. 1. There are many theories about the origin of the word “bogeyman.” One is that it devolved from “buggy man,” the driver… more

New word of the day From prydwen in Wulfweard the White (11 days old)

My son came out with a new one last night. 'Chillaxing' need I give an explanation? … more

An atheist in the woods From prydwen in Grin and bear it (11 days old)

An atheist was walking through the woods. 'What majestic trees! 'What powerful rivers! 'What beautiful animals! He said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river,he heard a rustling i… more