Family stuff.

My Dad is 83 today. Below is the card from his younger brother!

Fortunately Dad still has all his faculties about him.

 

Garden news.

This year the Camelia has been spectacular.

Thanks to Pat for the help with putting the borders on the photos.

Joke Tuesday.

Recently I received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a mean attitude and an even worse vocabulary.

Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. I tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else I could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary.

Finally, I was fed up and I yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. I shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. So, in desperation, I threw up my hands, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer.

For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that I'd hurt the parrot, I quickly opened the freezer door.

The parrot calmly stepped out onto my outstretched arm and said, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior."

I was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As I was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, "Can I ask what the turkey did?"

Pub news.

The Beer Festival ended this lunchtime, as all the beer had been drunk!

The following pics will show why.

As you can see the Festival was very well supported. The pub was packed, too!

I've just upgraded my mobile to the new Samsung G galaxy Ace+. It will be here on Friday, and the deal I got, 300minutes, unlimited texts and 500mg download has saved me £7.00 a month!

Result!

Pub news.

Today, at 5pm the beer festival starts. A live band (as opposed to a dead one), will be playing from 8pm. The beers and ciders are all ready to go, and a full house is expected.

Paul already has the pub fully booked with diners before the music starts.

Photos and videos to follow!

Garden news.

Although the weather has been cold and extremely wet, the garden is, at last, springing to life.

A Snakes head fritillary.

Azalea, not fully out yet.

The Wisteria is really good this year. It must be all the rain!

Joke Tuesday.

My boss ‘phoned me today.

He said, "Is everything okay at the office?"

I said, "Yes, it's all under control. It's been a very busy day, I haven't stopped for a minute."

"Can you do me a favour?" he asked.

I said, "Of course, anything, what is it?"

He said, "Hurry up and take your shot, I'm right behind you on the 7th Tee."

Pub news.

It's that time again!

The annual beer festival.

Click to enlarge, and let me know what you fancy!

Garden birds.

Here goes, a post with pictures!

A female Reed Bunting. Sorry about the quality, but, it was taken through a rain soaked window!

The first Blackbird chick of the year!

Click to enlarge.