The Lucky kids….

I am incredibly lucky.... no question, no debate, I was born under a lucky star and for that I am forever and truly thankful. My childhood was the best time ever to have been a kid, past, present or future.  Those of us who grew up in the original new age 70's and matured in... Continue Reading →

Reference for Freddie!

Should I give it to him now or wait until he asks? Freddie is a stand out member of the team, never letting anything or anybody get in the way of his achieving his professional goals. He especially enjoys interacting with "the big boss", ideally hourly or more frequently if permitted, with a view to... Continue Reading →

Santa’s elves go on strike!

An emergency fax to my Niece, December 2013 S  Can you please check your newspapers? I don't know what to make of the news bulletin below, what do you think? If true, it isn't looking good for Ian's jet bike again this year! I have been unable to contact Father C, but there is an... Continue Reading →

Santa a Terrorist… Breaking News….

News Update, Christmas 2004, fortunately Santa was released, albeit a little late and all children's parcels delivered safely and on time!! It has been reported that a large gentleman with a white beard and a red suit has been apprehended in the United States. The gentleman in question, seen driving a sleigh recklessly at high... Continue Reading →

But I don’t Live Here!!!!

A friend in London asked me to tell their story, here it is.....So around midnight one day in December, after a supplier Xmas party, I jumped in a cab, a little worse for wear, rang hubby, "be home in 5"!!!  ….. 5 minutes later, in the lift, level 6… out the lift, take a right….... Continue Reading →

Another Dianne memory

I remember her Mum telling me about the time "somebody" was stealing her cigarettes.  The suspects?  Her two boys, ages 8 and 7 respectively or her 4 year old daughter Dianne!She lined them up on the couch...the kids, not the cigs.... into each mouth went a lit cigarette and what do you know... the boys,... Continue Reading →

My friend Dianne

Let me introduce you to my friend Di.... those of you who are under 16, please move on to the next post!Sadly, I have lost touch with Dianne but whenever I need to find a smile, thoughts of Dianne help.  She is great; loud, young, blonde and not even the teeniest bit of guile.  She... Continue Reading →

My PCI Lamp post

Have you ever walked into a lamp post?As I left my last job, I cheered!   I waved farewell to 5 years of PCI DSS and all that came with it... audits & bureaucracy.  I just know many of you will sympathise or feel truly envious!  Don't get me wrong, you won't find anybody to... Continue Reading →

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