Ever told yourself a joke in your sleep? One made me chortle the other night but I can’t remember the build-up. The punch line was: “I bet Nepal never realised it would take 11 goals to win the World Cup.” If anyone can elighten me I’d be delighted.
For the first time in years I was impressed with the England football team. OK so Germany were playing like England in disguise and it was the B-outfit but at least they looked like they wanted to be on the pitch and for the most part were passing to each other. If you’ve still got your gloves Al there’s still one place up for grabs though. (Perhaps I shouldn’t mention rugby, cricket or the Bulls).
Enjoyed a great walk with Mort even though we (once again) trespassed on to MoD land and were accosted by a man on a quad bike. So far we’ve managed to escape actual arrest despite our frequent incursions. Another one for the list of ‘previous’.
I’m gagging to update the pitcures but time off is a bit of a rare commodity at the moment. Looking forward to seeing you all for an outdoor trip in a few weeks.
A little treat: Here’s a bawdy wee Irish tune popularised by Planxty and one that always makes me smile. I know it’s one of Matt’s favourites too. Here played on an octave mandolin (in the dark).
Talking of telly – did anyone see our very own Dr Ruth on the boxy wox?
Our good pal and ‘doc of difficult stuff’ was on Channel 4 News tonight talking about her Star Trek shield project. Apparently, Ruth has made a small hole in the solar wind – but don’t tell anyone in case it runs and creates a ladder in the space-time continuum.
I thought she gave an excellent precis of what must be a dashed complicated business. I had hoped for a Bloggledebook world exclusive comment here but I think Ruth is too preoccupied with heavenly headaches to hang out in this lounge of malcontents – but hubby Ian is occasionally here (usually to brand me an old curmudgeon).
Anyway, seriously, it’s fascinating stuff. Have a look at the Channel 4 clip when it’s loaded or read and watch about it here:
PS. The BBC story gives Ruth’s name first and then adds the honorific only on second mention and not at all in the pull-quote. Tut tut. You can’t get the staff.
