Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Words of Wisdom 2008

As the end of another year approaches I thought I would take a look at some Quotes that have been aired in public.


Here are some that I found interesting...



"As long as you don't include children, animals or vegetables."
Ken Livingstone lists off-bounds sexual practices.


"Sorry, I'm not qualified to land the plane."

Not exactly what you want to hear at 30,000 feet. From your pilot.


"I texted him and he texted back step-by-step instructions on how to do it."
Surgeon David Nott amputated a boy's limb after following instructions on his mobile phone.



"I hope the force will soon be with him."
A judge issues a warrant for a man who attacked two Star Wars fans while he was dressed as Darth Vader.



"Santa got attacked, one of the elves got smacked in the face and pushed in a pram."
Ex-security Adrian Wood admits Lapland New Forest had problems.


"I was just feeding the birds."
David Batchelor's explanation to Perth Sheriff Court as to why he was wearing a back-to-front thong in public.


"In case you're wondering what we all do here during the commercial breaks, mostly we just sit around making catty remarks about the outfits you're all wearing at home."
Oscars presenter Jon Stewart on what goes on when the cameras switch to a commercial break.





"It was just a joke. I wanted to see if someone would make an offer."
Putting your baby up for sale on eBay was never going to be a good idea - as one German woman found out when the local authorities took the child away.





"Their pants no longer provide adequate support."
Jeremy Paxman complains about the quality of Marks and Spencer underwear.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Beryl Cook and Plymouth Argyle - What More Could I Ask!

I received my first Christmas present yesterday. A trip to Plymouth to see a Beryl Cook Exhibition and watch Plymouth Argyle play Birmingham.



The Exhibition was good, with a video playing which showed two interviews with Beryl Cook. There were lots of paintings there which I had never seen before and lots which made me smile. Of course I couldn't leave without buying something, Unfortunately all the signed prints were too expensive for me to buy, ranging from £700 upwards, so I ended up with lots of cards which I will be putting into a frame and hanging, pride of place, in my sitting room.



Plymouth Argyle played really well, getting most of the play throughout the match, but just couldn't manage a goal. Birmingham were on the back foot most of the match, although they did play a little better in the second half. The only goal of the match came in the 61st minute. Birmingham had only one attempt on goal before this, their second attempt found the back of the net.

On the way home, my daughter and I talked about the match and I concluded I was both happy and disappointed with the game. Happy that we had played so well but disappointed that we had lost.

Roll on Boxing day when we will be down at Home Park to watch Plymouth Argyle take on Southampton.