Feckless Student

fresh flowers From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (4 hours old)

There is something to be said for fresh flowers. Every second week, Mr and I pickup a bouquet of fresh flowers that are plonked into several vases around the house. I pass them a gazillion t… more

Friends lists From QueeneMab in Respectful Blogging (7 hours old)

I don't mean to be rude, but if I do not accept an invitation it is probably because I have no idea who you are. In blog terms this means that I have never had an exchange of opinions on here, we hav… more

Lights, camera, action. From LandersUK in Best viewed at www.iamlanders.com (7 hours old)

There was a time, back in the day, when... read more!… more

Blasphemy From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (8 hours old)

I see that a group of 56 Islamic countries want the international community to implement laws making blasphemy a crime. This won't do. While I can respect people having belief they must not be allo… more

RIght From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (8 hours old)

Off to pick up my Indian takeaway. Chicken vindaloo for me of course. Have a great evening. X … more

Pudsey Police From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (9 hours old)

They were round this morning going from desk to desk with their little bucket. Look I have nothing against charity but it pisses me off when people are coerced into it by exerting peer pressure at… more

Inserting extra syllables - the key to talking "Essex" From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (11 hours old)

Yup. A linguistic phenomena from the dark lands of Essex/Dagenham is the insertion of an extra syllable in one syllable words. It drives me nuts! For example: Hair is pronounced "hayer" … more

A roof over your head From miramaze in miramiramazing (15 hours old)

Switched on the TV this morning and learned that ; There are about 17,000 homeless people in Sweden, the exact number is not known as people refuse to take advantage of shelters as there are too m… more

the sweary Mala From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (17 hours old)

I am trying verrrrrrrrrrrrry hard not to swear on my blog but in real life my mouth is a naughty one. Surely there are other words in the English language that would make my point and yet I default… more

easy cable knit hat From malakeas ^Pro in Knitting & Crochet (1 day old)

I saw this on the Canadian Living site... ....and thought I would love to knit it for the upcoming winter. Here are the directions: You need: • 2 balls (50 g) Patons Rumor 84 per c… more

the typer From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (1 day old)

I am a fast typer. No doubt. But.....I do not type 'properly' as I taught myself how to type and my fingers go wonky every now and again so my spelling is crap but I get the job done. I look … more

So where is the season of goodwill? From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (1 day old)

I read today that there is likely to be a tube strike between Christmas and New Year. http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23767130-tube-strikes-for-christmas-as-peace-talks-break-down.do … more

I'm a Celebrity Get me in Here From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (1 day old)

where the expenses will be brill. Call me Dave's latest idea is to put Carol Vorderman in the Lords so that she could be Minister of education in a Tory cabinet. Is he having a laugh, at this ra… more

the group saga From malakeas ^Pro in Respectful Blogging (1 day old)

I respect a group owner's decision to delete a post or a comment as that is their prerogative. After all it is their group. I have the choice to join the group or leave if I do not like their … more

Hello, flying through From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (1 day old)

I actually managed to get 2 numbers on last nights lottery instead of the usual 0 or 1, still four numbers off getting anywhere but hey ho the story of my life ;) Almost the weekend and I know that… more

the silly Santa request From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (1 day old)

The stoooopidest, silliest giftee I asked Santa for was a pony! The look on Santa's face when my request reached his ears was priceless. Even as a young child, I knew that I had asked for something… more

Rodentic getaway From rowtheboat in Sink or Swim (1 day old)

The French are mad. Not angry (I think that's reserved for the Irish today). But really quite insane. And if you think I'm being unfair, you've obviously never heard of the Villa Hamster. So… more

The radon man cometh From miramaze in miramiramazing (1 day old)

*yawn* in case you are wondering why am the early hour of this post - it is because the Radon man cometh ;) : In July 2004 the Swedish government set new detection limits of 200Bq/m3 for private re… more

Thoughts? From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (2 days old)

What.... ....is going through this fellow's wee brain? Or is it just a big, old vacuous place? Thoughts? Does he have them? Surely he must...… more

Language lesson cancelled. From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (2 days old)

I was going to give you a quick and pointless lesson on how to speak "Essex" but I have decided to not bother as I am vair tired. So am going to bed. In my bed, from where I am typing this. M… more

18 November and my Latvian wound From miramaze in miramiramazing (2 days old)

There was chaos today ue to the Russian presidential visit. The whole of the centre the centre of Stockholm was cordoned off and police escorts out to Arlanda airport. I waited ages for a bus and f… more

I thought it was all over From QueeneMab in QueeneMab (2 days old)

But it isn't. There are 7 nice dark red roses on the bush near the steps into the garden from the street. Amazing how resiliant nature is really considering how very wintry the weather has turned al… more

Swordfish From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (2 days old)

Will I ever stay awake beyond the bit where Halle Berry is wearing those little orange pants?… more

Lunatic Drivers From Shipscook in Ceridwenscauldron (2 days old)

What is the problem with waiting at Traffic Lights? On my way to Sainsburys tonight this mad bitch decided not to wait at the lights but drove her fucking enormous pig ugly Rangerover around the th… more

living life in the fast lane From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (2 days old)

Obviously, I am a high flyer *coughs* but most week nights I hit the Mala sack between 10-10:30pm, play a little DS gaming and then lights out waaaay before 12am. Last weekend saw me going to bed e… more

Waiting and shopping. From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (2 days old)

As I await the arrival of Mr Flatpack and his truck, I have been doing even more shopping on line. A tv bench and dvd player have been purchased but I was annoyed that the TV I added to my basket -… more

The Last Song From sweetymon in Backyard Tunes (2 days old)

Give me a Santa! Give me a (I guess now permanently blonde) Monica! What do you get?! To be continued... x … more

housework From malakeas ^Pro in Hello! And welcome! Mostly... (3 days old)

I used to work with a lady that would spend all week working her butt off and then go home on Friday night and do all of her housework so she could have both Saturday and Sunday free. Try as I migh… more

Blowing Free From Old-Nick ^Pro in Channel 136 (3 days old)

What the fuck are they wearing! Great song though. :>… more

A true first for me.....and I suppose for you. From Old-Nick ^Pro in Area 136 (3 days old)

Yes you! Because I hate to leave anyone out. I am just a blessing and a joy to your life pickle, trust me on this one. Anyway, what was I going on about again?..... Oh yes. This here po… more