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Morning all, Pete, that's really scary, just shows the power of Mother Nature.... As to the oldies losing there marbles, bin-there-dun-that, got the T-shirt & scars.. my Gran could be really funny at times with the stuff she came out with....as to the couple sat by the letter box, if it wasn't so sad it would be comical...... Weather pretty much the same here, but there might be rain, which will really help the cable laying today! (if it turns up!)

Morning all, grey and dismal here too, though that wont last. It's weird having no "seasons" here, temperatures the sameish all year round................. Have a good one all.

GOOD Morning all, Bright sunny morning here too, after yesterdays & last nights rain. (Still the frogs seemed to have enjoyed it!) Unlike yesterday(and Saturday) not to much travelling today Have a good un.

Morning all, well typical holiday weekend weather here! It's chucking it down and has been for the last couple of hours. That's going to make my journey into Lagos this morning "interesting", some of the pot holes are as deep as the car!. Congratulations Pete on the nomination. Mind you at least we don't have the commute to work like these guys! (Seen on Saturday)

Morning all! For today I get a bit of a lie-in as its last Saturday in the month it "enviromental day" when there is no traffic allowed on the roads before 10am, so that the inhabitants can clean the area out side their own homes...........does it work, no! Then got Monday "off" as well [Democracy day] but being as I have to go to do two big site surveys this morning / afternoon most of Sunday and Monday will be report writing. Still did get one project finished this week (and only a week late!)....then next week should start commissioning a big plant (providing the last 1,5 k of cable and gas turns up. Busy weeks ahead. Have a good un....

GET OUT OF CAR...I'VE GOT A GUN! From the police log in Sarasota, Florida..... An elderly Florida lady had finished shopping and upon returning to her car, found several males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her bags a pulled out a handgun and screamed at the top of her lungs, "I have a gun and I know how to use it!" The men didn't wait for a second threat. They got out and ran like mad. The lady somewhat shaken, put bags in the back then got into the driver's seat. She was so shaken she could not get her key into the ignition, She tried and she tried and then she realized why. It was for the same reason she had wondered why there was a football, a frisbee and 2 packs of beer in the front seat. A few minutes later she found her own car parked a few stalls down. She loaded her stuff into the right car and drove to the police station to report her mistake. The sergeant to whom she told the story to couldn't stop laughing. He pointed to to the other end of the counter, where 4 pale men were reporting a car jacking by a mad, elderly woman. No charges were laid. The Moral Of The Story? If you're gonna' have a senior moment make it a memorable one!

Mornin all, Contractors........the bane of my life, turn up when they feel like, seems they're the same the world over! It's a long story. Weather wise (being as weather reports seems to be a fairly regular topic) Thick fog this morning, probably due to the several hours of heavy rain last night, but the sun will soon burn that off just going to make it a bit unpleasant for a few hours. Have a good-un!

Well if you want to try an really silly recipe, try this one for size. (It is true, and just after our new house girl started with us about 3 years ago) Nigerian Cottage (Sheppard’s) Pie Recipe. • In large bowl make one packet Strawberry jelly, (follow instructions on packet) • Place in fridge for 1 hour. • Remove from fridge, open tin mixed fruit, drain, place on set jelly. • Make one packet of Apricot Jelly, pour over fruit and existing jelly and return to fridge (overnight).[Made by "master" how I hate being called that!] • Take approx 1lb / •5 kg of minced beef, one large onion, chopped, several small carrots (diced), clove of garlic fry gently together until mince browned. • Boil aprox 1lb / •5 kg of potatoes, until cooked. Mash with butter. • Remove Jelly from fridge, place mince, onions etc on top, cover with mashed potatoes. • Place bowl in oven, 210° C, for 1½ Hours. • When “Master†comes in say “I have made your cottage pie sir†(Master; falls about laughing;……………. what else can you do??????? Moral of this tale: Don’t confuse indigenous domestic staff with more than one task at a time, (and make sure that there is a tin of ham in the cupboard!)

A female CNN journalist heard about a very old Jewish man who had been going to the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem to pray, twice a day, every day, for a long, long time. To check it out, she went to the Wall, and there he was, walking slowly up to the holy site. She watched him pray, and after about 45 minutes, when he turned to leave, using a cane and moving very slowly, she approached him for an interview. "Pardon me Sir, I'm Rebecca Smith from CNN. What's your name? "Morris Feinberg," he replied. "Sir, how long have you been coming to the Wailing Wall to pray?" "For about 60 years." "60 years! That's amazing! What do you pray for?" "I pray for peace between the Christians, Jews and the Muslims." "I pray for all the wars and all the hatred to stop." "I pray for all our children to grow up safely as responsible adults, and to love their fellow man." "And how do you feel, Sir, after doing this for 60 years?" "It's like talking to a ******* brick wall."

Mornin' all, already over 29c Here and heavy rain forecast which will not make my journey any more pleasant. For an hour or so the road that I will be on will run parallel to the railway, so I might even see a train. Theres some really ugly Brazilan built GM locos here. Have a good un!

NOAH TODAY In the year 2011, the Lord came unto Noah, Who was now living in Buffalo and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over -populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me." "Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing Along with a few good humans." He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: "You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will Start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights." Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah Weeping in his yard - but no Ark. "Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark?" "Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed." "I needed a Building Permit." "I've been arguing with the Boat Inspector About the need for a sprinkler system." "My neighbors claim that I've violated the Neighborhood By-Laws by building the Ark in my Back garden and exceeding the height limitations. We had to Go to the Local Planning Committee for a variance." "Then the Local Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the Passage for the Ark's move to the sea. I told them That the sea would be coming to us, but they would Hear nothing of it." "Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban On cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl." "I tried to convince the environmentalists that I Needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!" "When I started gathering the animals the RSPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was Confining wild animals against their will. They Argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and It was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in A confined space." "Then the Environmental Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study On your proposed flood." "I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm Supposed to hire for my building crew." "Immigration are checking the Visa status of most of the people who want to work." "The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They Insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience." "To make matters worse, the Inland Revenue seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally With endangered species." "So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 Years for me to finish this Ark." "Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, And a rainbow stretched across the sky." Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?" "No," said the Lord. " The Government beat me to it."

If you ever testify in court, you might wish you could have been as sharp as this policeman. He was being cross-examined by a defense attorney during a felony trial. The lawyer was trying to undermine the policeman's credibility. Q: 'Officer -- did you see my client fleeing the scene?' A: 'No sir. But I subsequently observed a person matching the description of the offender, running several blocks away.' Q: 'Officer -- who provided this description?' A: 'The officer who responded to the scene.' Q: 'A fellow officer provided the description of this so-called offender. Do you trust your fellow officers?' A: 'Yes, sir. With my life.' Q: 'With your life? Let me ask you this then officer. Do you have a room where you change your clothes in preparation for your daily duties?' A: 'Yes sir, we do!' Q: 'And do you have a locker in the room?' A: 'Yes sir, I do.' Q: 'And do you have a lock on your locker?' A: 'Yes sir.' Q: 'Now why is it, officer, if you trust your fellow officers with your life, you find it necessary to lock your locker in a room you share with these same officers?' A: 'You see, sir -- we share the building with the court complex, and sometimes lawyers have been known to walk through that room.' The courtroom EXPLODED with laughter, and a prompt recess was called. The officer on the stand has been nominated for this year's 'Best Comeback' line -- and we think he'll win.

Morning All, thanks for the welcome earlier in the week. Over 300k yesterday (round robin of some of my new projects with the UK based director). But glad to report no bodies in the road.Only one truck on fire on the Ibadan Express waybut lots of burnt out carcasses the roads a bit like a linear scrap yard! No snakes either, but you do have to be careful picking up lenghts of pipe.! Have a good one.

Good morning all, my first post on here.........(mainly because the internet is working this morning!) Hot -n- humid here(as normal.) Though a bit of a treat on the flight out of Europe, a railway based movie on the "in flight" entertainment (and I stayed awake!) Called "Unstoppable" and supposed to have been based on real life events.... driverless freight train running across the US being chased by a single loco......still bit of fun and you know it's going to end up OK......... Have a good un.

The following are all replies that Manchester women have written on Child Support Agency Forms in the section for listing "father's details;" or putting it another way.... Who's your Daddy? These are genuine excerpts from the forms. Be sure to checkout #10. It takes 1st prize and #3 is runner up. 1. Regarding the identity of the father of my twins, Makeeshia was fathered by Maclearndon McKinley I am unsure as to the identity of the father of Marlinda, but I believe that she was conceived on the same night. 2. I am unsure, as to the identity of the father of my child as I was being sick out of a window when taken unexpectedly from behind. I can provide you with a list of names of men that I think were at the party if this helps. 3. I do not know the name of the father of my little girl. She was conceived at a party at 360 East Bolton Avenue where I had sex with a man I met that night. I do remember that the sex was so good that I fainted. If you do manage to track down the father, can you please send me his phone number? Thanks. 4.. I don't know the identity of the father of my daughter. He drives a BMW that now has a hole made by my stiletto in one of the door panels. Perhaps you can contact BMW service stations in this area and see if he's had it replaced. 5. I have never had sex with a man. I am still a Virginian. I am awaiting a letter from the Pope confirming that my son's conception was ej*aculate and that he is the Saver risen again. 6. I cannot tell you the name of Alleshia dad as he informs me that to do so would blow his cover and that would have cataclysmic implications for the economy. I am torn between doing right by you and right by the country . Please advise. 7.Tyrone Hairston is the father of child A If you do catch up with him, can you ask him what he did with my AC/DC CDs? Child B who was also borned at the same time.... well, I don't have clue. 8. >From the dates it seems that my daughter was conceived at Euro-Disney World; maybe it really is the Magic Kingdom. 9. So much about that night is a blur. The only thing that I remember for sure is Gordon Ramsey did a programme about eggs earlier in the evening. If I had stayed in and watched more TV rather than going to the party at 56 Miller St, mine might have remained unfertilized. 10. I am unsure as to the identity of the father of my baby, after all, like when you eat a can of beans you can't be sure which one made you fart.