from two very tired boys who are struggling to stay awake
To a fabulous 2012 for everyone
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Friday, 30 December 2011
Friday, 23 December 2011
Washing Machine Breakdown - ahhhhhhhhh!
There are not many things that fill us with dread more than the washing machine breaking down. (Well of course there are plenty but I hope you know what we mean). Two days ago that is exactly what happened. Not only that it flipped the breaker on our fuse box (consumer unit) and kept doing so. Although that is another story because it took almost a day to discover it was just one part of the programme on the washing machine that was causing all the problems.
I order a new machine and two days later the replacement arrived. Not much of a story but made into one because one of the men delivering the washing machine spotted the title of the video on our computer and mentioned it. We then explained, hence;
The washing machine that broke down was a Bosch and to be fair it has lasted us about 8 years with at least two washes a day so I think it served us well. A couple of years ago I changed the motor and reckoned it was not worth messing with this time, especially over Christmas when the need is high and getting it working was not a guarantee. I could get a new one delivered next day if I sorted it out the same day. I bought it from www.appliancesonline.co.uk. I have used them a few times now and have always been happy with their service. I always feel I should pass on good experiences.
I order a new machine and two days later the replacement arrived. Not much of a story but made into one because one of the men delivering the washing machine spotted the title of the video on our computer and mentioned it. We then explained, hence;
The washing machine that broke down was a Bosch and to be fair it has lasted us about 8 years with at least two washes a day so I think it served us well. A couple of years ago I changed the motor and reckoned it was not worth messing with this time, especially over Christmas when the need is high and getting it working was not a guarantee. I could get a new one delivered next day if I sorted it out the same day. I bought it from www.appliancesonline.co.uk. I have used them a few times now and have always been happy with their service. I always feel I should pass on good experiences.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Doctor Who Experience
Harry, Charlie and I went to the Doctor Who Experience today at Olympia (http://www.doctorwhoexperience.com/).
It was great to get up close and personal to a number of Daleks, Cybermen, all the other Doctor Who badies and goodies, inside of the Tardis and loads of other things.
There was an interactive part which the boys enjoyed - best not to give the details away
After that was an area to have your pictures super imposed on the Tardis
Here are the photo team :)
Sorry it's a bit blurry - so much back light
If you are still not sure in the last area is a Dalek you can get in side and control
It was great to get up close and personal to a number of Daleks, Cybermen, all the other Doctor Who badies and goodies, inside of the Tardis and loads of other things.
There was an interactive part which the boys enjoyed - best not to give the details away
After that was an area to have your pictures super imposed on the Tardis
Here are the photo team :)
Sorry it's a bit blurry - so much back light
If you are still not sure in the last area is a Dalek you can get in side and control
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
God's father is a frog
I do love having conversations with the boys, especially when Harry, Charlie and Jasper are together with me in the car. I can't get away and the conversations take loads of twist and turns.
This week we were talking about Charlie's nativity - he is an Angel. He asked how Jesus was born and why he had two dads. Very confusing to explain to a 5 year old. Anyway are about 5 minutes we worked out God's father was a frog. Simple.
Jasper has been a bit naughty this week - He had a hot chocolate in the lounge. I hate the boys eating and drinking in our lounge, Shelley does not - a bone of contention. Anyway Jasper spills his drink everywhere. Charlie spills some of his so no more drinks in the lounge. The following night Jasper is not allowed a Hot Chocolate. Harry and Charlie are sitting in the kitchen drinking theirs.
Jasper: Can I have a drink
Daddy: Yes, but you cannot have a hot drink
Jasper: I don't want a hot drink
Daddy: Ok, what drink do you want
Jasper: Hot Chocolate
It's great to be a child, I am glad I have never forgotten.
This week we were talking about Charlie's nativity - he is an Angel. He asked how Jesus was born and why he had two dads. Very confusing to explain to a 5 year old. Anyway are about 5 minutes we worked out God's father was a frog. Simple.
Jasper has been a bit naughty this week - He had a hot chocolate in the lounge. I hate the boys eating and drinking in our lounge, Shelley does not - a bone of contention. Anyway Jasper spills his drink everywhere. Charlie spills some of his so no more drinks in the lounge. The following night Jasper is not allowed a Hot Chocolate. Harry and Charlie are sitting in the kitchen drinking theirs.
Jasper: Can I have a drink
Daddy: Yes, but you cannot have a hot drink
Jasper: I don't want a hot drink
Daddy: Ok, what drink do you want
Jasper: Hot Chocolate
It's great to be a child, I am glad I have never forgotten.
Sunday, 13 November 2011
Harry and Charlie in the Papers
There was an article in the Sunday Times today. I always find it a shame that in the UK we ONLY focus on the financial aspects. The title of the article is 'Lights, Camera, Moolah for Daddy' I often answer questions for papers in other countries and they typically focus on the social impact of the clip. For example from a recent Brazilian journalist.
"At the blog, it's easy to see that you care a lot about letting your
How important do you think is this, especially in these days when we can see
How important do you think is this, especially in these days when we can see
A couple of other questions;
How did your and your
Taking from now, four years after the video release, can you can see some negative aspect about
Taking from now, four years after the video release, can you can see some negative aspect about
Out of interest Brazil is the second biggest viewers of our Channel.
I don't know how many times I need to tell journalist that we view the money from YouTube as a bonus which we bank for the future. We do not need it to live or make a living from it.
We are in a financial crisis and it is wise to look to alternative models for income. However is this the horse leading the cart or the cart leading the horse. Perhaps the problem is not lack of finance in these days but the overriding trend of people to be so focused on it that it drives greed and envy.
If we did not borrow we would not be in debt. Is borrowing really a necessary model for financial planning?
UK journalist. How much do you make. How often. Yes you can make money but it is similar to playing the lottery or bingo or even being struck by lightning. Very slim chances of it happening.
I am currently working with Olympus on an article for their magazine. I am a big Olympus fan and always have been. Their article writer has asked some of the best questions I have seen. On par with most of the University thesis papers I am also asked questions for.
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They are shooting ppl in Yemen, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia ---and US n France are biased for Libya and Ivory coast only....
Let's support the peace not the particular countries that pursue the US and French interests........
I wish your naturalistic video could bring peace to every country..