tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43760415867839835512024-03-15T04:04:55.602-07:00Charlie Bit My Finger - Again !Charlie Bit Me - Again! Charlie Bit My FingerHarry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-70105313136515222032012-09-16T06:33:00.001-07:002012-09-16T06:33:43.580-07:00Slide and Glide<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLFD41CF3458E4C9F1&hl=en_GB" width="425"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-43383574194933830682012-08-23T07:42:00.001-07:002012-08-23T07:42:53.587-07:00Splash Down - The Hottest Day of the Year 2012<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-Jx8kfGPLpc?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-28717769557813664222012-08-14T01:01:00.001-07:002012-08-14T01:01:22.743-07:00Our Greek Holiday 2012<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UDjw3IvfnBc?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-80708489879065028932012-07-29T04:46:00.003-07:002012-07-30T05:01:39.848-07:00King Arthur and the Sword in the StoneThe family went to an outdoor performance of a play - 'King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone' by the <a href="http://www.cambridgetouringtheatre.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cambridge Touring Theatre - Fun for all the family</a>. It was great to be outside in the fresh air in a small amphitheatre at <a href="http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/" target="_blank">Waddesdon Manor</a>. The performance and music were great. Harry and Jasper sat at the front. Charlie sat with me near the front at the side. The rain stayed away.<br />
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All the characters were great - the Magnificent Madam Mim standing out for me - while she was drinking cherry ade and being dizzy rather than doing Zumba :-)<br />
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They also handled the rather self confident child with parents that didn't seem to care he was annoying everyone including the cast albeit we could also all laugh at them too. <br />
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Highly recommend the whole experience for the family. HDCHarry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-84602128458467504112012-07-20T08:38:00.001-07:002012-07-20T08:38:36.778-07:00Log Wrestling - Charlie Bit Me<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/caiu0Nv__v4?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-12633673826034240342012-07-15T22:37:00.000-07:002012-07-15T22:37:22.477-07:00Day Trip to London July 2012We try to get to London at least once every couple of months. Today we met up with some old work colleagues and took in Hyde Park. Lots of walking, watching squirrels, running and laughing. Jasper fell of his scooter the usual number of times and got hurt the usual number of times.<br />
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It is easier to destroy than construct, it is easier to criticise than do, it is easier to harm than heal.<br />
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It takes years to bring life into the world, to nurture, to grow to educate and ultimately for those people to give back in a positive way to society. However some have such a low value to life they can kill in an instance.<br />
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The point of this post? If you truly believe what you are doing is right, you are adhering to laws and you live within a positive environment there will be loads of people who would destroy what you have because they are unable to achieve anything good for themselves. Sure there are those who find themselves in situations where they fall outside of many things we take for granted but not as many as would claim.<br />
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If you know all this then you will never be influenced by these destructive people.<br />
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I have seen so much rubbish in the papers and on the radio in recent months about society being unfair, people not being responsible for their own actions etc. As I parent I am responsible for how my children turn out and behave, just as I am responsible for my own actions. I do not expect society to keep me restrained with countless rules that ultimately take away my right to think for myself.<br />
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Those who write hateful comments or try and proliferate lies have every right to do so for all the above reasons. Equally they are the lowest form of life as they have taken all the easy and negative choices in life. I would be ashamed to be their parents or them.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-25776814620405655602012-05-03T13:45:00.001-07:002012-05-03T13:45:31.363-07:00May 4th For Skip<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/K3eBoutOVtE?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-12836891069166633122012-04-16T14:25:00.000-07:002012-04-16T14:25:06.085-07:00Charlie Bit Me App is now OUTReally glad to announce the release of the iPhone / iPad version of the app.<br />
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An Andriod version should come along soon.<br />
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We developed this so people could interact with the video in ways they leave us comments about. We hope you enjoy it.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-41668197492285749082012-04-03T06:15:00.001-07:002012-04-03T06:15:23.527-07:00Popcorn - Charlie Bit Me<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0Bte1JOmBVY?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-35521043669977408422012-04-01T12:02:00.000-07:002012-04-01T12:02:41.453-07:00A Glorious Spring Day<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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The shorter clip can be found in the column on the left towards the bottom<br />
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EnjoyHarry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-60209460056472305802012-03-29T14:36:00.000-07:002012-03-29T14:36:49.966-07:00Boys in the GardenWhat a funny day. At last the sun is shining, the evenings are longer and the boys can all play in the garden. Rupert did his first slide down a small slide on his own, head first, very silly but he laughed once he lifted his face out of the grass. Swings are in use. Castle is very popular. Pushing Jasper around in the car. Much yelling and screaming. Trampoline back up this weekend. <br />
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For those of you in America we did allow ABC News to the party and into our home for an interview. Should be aired on Thursday.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-39921219781058551382012-02-19T05:49:00.000-08:002012-02-19T05:49:01.546-08:00Water Slides 2012 - Charlie Bit Me<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5nX-0eHMSG4?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-43510016373436854962012-02-10T14:56:00.000-08:002012-02-10T14:58:59.800-08:00New Your Times and general health updateIf you haven't seen it there is an article in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/world/europe/charlie-bit-my-finger-video-lifts-family-to-fame.html?_r=1" target="_blank">New York Times</a> today<br />
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So much time over the last three weeks has been taken up with illness, or at least we have got on with our daily lives as best as possible but spare time has not been a luxury. The photo below which they used in the above article shows Charlie with a blood shot eye. Poor thing has not been well for a couple of weeks with a cough and flu like symptoms, then he caught conjunctivitis hence the blood shot eye. Life has not been much fun.<br />
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The whole family has been in bed recovering at some point in the last couple of weeks. Generally it has not been a great place to be. We have managed to fit in some people coming round for photos and questions but it took a lot out of everyone.<br />
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Hopefully everyone is much better now expect Rupert who is still struggling with Teething.<br />
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Blogs, Videos, Facebook updates etc are only done in the spare time we can find so they are the first thing to go when someone is not well or some other emergency is going on which is also quite often :( <br />
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Cheers.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-19346123856662384292012-01-28T09:41:00.000-08:002012-01-30T03:31:33.510-08:00German Film CrewA long but great day with a German film crew. The crew was great with the boys and everything went very smoothly.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">To a fabulous 2012 for everyone</div>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-16437638488204366522011-12-30T05:44:00.000-08:002011-12-30T05:44:09.884-08:00Charlie Bit Me - Knight Day - I don't want to die - our real life Skyrim<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8wO-VdW5nik?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-65764398318498389442011-12-23T02:49:00.000-08:002011-12-23T02:50:36.641-08:00Washing 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.<br />
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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;<br />
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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 <a href="http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/">www.appliancesonline.co.uk</a>. 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.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-42322270961215281402011-12-03T11:39:00.000-08:002011-12-03T11:51:22.598-08:00Doctor Who ExperienceHarry, Charlie and I went to the <a href="http://www.doctorwhoexperience.com/" target="_blank">Doctor Who Experience</a> today at Olympia (http://www.doctorwhoexperience.com/). <br />
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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.<br />
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There was an interactive part which the boys enjoyed - best not to give the details away<br />
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After that was an area to have your pictures super imposed on the Tardis<br />
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Here are the photo team :)<br />
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Sorry it's a bit blurry - so much back light<br />
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If you are still not sure in the last area is a Dalek you can get in side and controlHarry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-33419256269522027912011-11-30T02:55:00.000-08:002011-12-07T22:49:22.083-08:00God's father is a frogI 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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Jasper: Can I have a drink<br />
Daddy: Yes, but you cannot have a hot drink<br />
Jasper: I don't want a hot drink<br />
Daddy: Ok, what drink do you want<br />
Jasper: Hot Chocolate<br />
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It's great to be a child, I am glad I have never forgotten.Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-91106988581360290912011-11-13T08:22:00.000-08:002011-11-15T14:16:51.462-08:00Harry and Charlie in the Papers<div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">"At</span> the blog, it's easy to see that you care a lot about letting your <wbr></wbr>children remain just as this, children.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How</span> important do you think is this, especially in these days when we can see <wbr></wbr>so many parents that see their sons and daughters as little adults" </span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A couple of other questions;</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">How did your and your </span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-size: large;">family lives have changed </span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-size: large;">after the video?<br />
Taking from now, four years after the video release, can you can see some negative aspect about </span><wbr></wbr><span style="font-size: large;">this whole thing?</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Out of interest Brazil is the second biggest viewers of our Channel. </span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">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.</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If we did not borrow we would not be in debt. Is borrowing really a necessary model for financial planning?</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">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. </span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I am currently working with Olympus on an article for their magazine. I am a big Olympus fan and always have been. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">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.</span></span></div>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-5791759636470986042011-10-30T14:22:00.000-07:002011-10-30T14:22:37.202-07:00Charlie Bit My Finger - Halloween 2011<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OdAk32a_Nx4?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4376041586783983551.post-47074222230097517362011-10-14T08:45:00.000-07:002011-10-14T08:45:46.143-07:00Long Grass Lions<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hQU0phSNiOI?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" width="480" frameborder="0" height="270"></iframe>Harry and Charliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10396340914868009758noreply@blogger.com2