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The Wonderful Hectic Egg From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (2 days old)

Hectic Egg are a duo keeping punk alive and well. This is a live performance filmed at the Royal Albert Hall last month. More of them on utube. Enjoy. … more

Zen and the Art of Sudoko From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (3 days old)

I imagine a few of you might have read the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycling,' which was popular in the 80's, or even earlier. Anyway, it was a good, thoughtful read and I thought of it when I dec… more

Farewell Deleted Tags From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (4 days old)

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Avrilo gets into a funky Latin Groove From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (4 days old)

Just back from a Scarabella rehearsal, the last one with all 5 of us before Brenda goes on her grand European tour for 3 months. We went through the set and surprised ourselves at how well we remembe… more

Look At The Moon! From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (5 days old)

Wow! I've just been outside, looking at the moon through binoculars and can see the detail of the seas and even craters! Amazing! Lots of exclamation marks...... Do it. Do it. Do it. It'll make … more

Worra Lotta Rain From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (5 days old)

Nodding off to Dreamland to the incessant beat of torrential rain hammering on the roof. Blooming Minnie cat again wakes me up at some ungodly hour to go out. Damn cat! When she gets put out for the n… more

Well, there's always Egg n Chips From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (6 days old)

I didn't fancy shopping today - so I didn't. Mr A is away for the week, so there's no one but me (and the animals) to feed. There are oven chips in the freezer, I do have a couple of dozen fresh eggs… more

Some Pix of the Daily Walk From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (9 days old)

First pic shows the waterfall and Guardian Beech tree I've been going on about. This is at the start of the walk, just over the road from our house. Then you can see Gwen, leading the way back do… more

Avrilo Listens to the Trees From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (10 days old)

Some thought goes into the title of my posts, and I was tempted to call this one 'Untitled.' But I didn't. So, here's why the title. I went for my usual walk with Gwen, up the lane, opposite our ho… more

Staying Positive... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (11 days old)

Received a copy of the letter Trading Standards have sent to Banff the builder. I bet he's fizzing! But, as he suggested the adjudication service provided by the FMB, I've contacted them; awaiting for… more

Avrilo is Back on Cheery Status From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (12 days old)

I blogged on yesterday after a break, trying to get back into the swing of things and was delighted by the comments, (more than usual.) So thanks for that. Meanwhile. DINNER Another Freshly made W… more

avrilo the Recluse From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (13 days old)

Sometimes I feel quite anti-social and don't do the internet thing for days on end, which is why you 'aint heard from me lately. Nothing wrong, just a mood thing. So, I'm back, with a revelation. … more

Now What..... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (15 days old)

My washing machine is leaking! I've given up trying to mop up the water and decided to leave it! Never mind, it'll clean the floor. My only worry is that there's still loads of plaster on the floor an… more

Cheek! From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (16 days old)

Got a registered letter from f*ckface! Bloody cheek! He's left my home like a building site and he's accepting no responsibilty! Arrogant batandtwastard! He's stated that FMB will adjudicate. You bet… more

Is It Fate?.... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (17 days old)

Had a very strange day today. Went in to work to see some colleagues for a catch up; some very strange goings on! Went and looked at a wash basin on a stand; had already decided I wouldn't like it … more

BNP on QT last night From semafu in Armchair Revolutionaries (17 days old)

I watched it, it was a very different Question Time to normal. It was immediatley obvious that they had packed the audience with ethnic minorities, many more than usual. Lots of students and libera… more

Another Day... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (18 days old)

Got up this morning and decided I was sick of living in a building site so set about cleaning, where I could. Not easy, believe me! All I've managed is: the small front bedroom - paint & plaster … more

Avrilo Gets it Wrong From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (18 days old)

DINNER Fry up, eggs, bacon, oven chips n peas. Yeh, slacker Avrilo takes it easy on the dinner station tonight. I'd typed up a post, and accidentally deleted it, this keyboard's so sensitive! S… more

Strange.... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (18 days old)

Who put that toilet there!?… more

Please Return To Rightful Owner... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (18 days old)

Whoever has my missing ceiling panel, can you return it immediately, please! … more

Would Anyone Like Some Rubbish? From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (18 days old)

It's free but you'll have to collect it yourself.....… more

Worserer & Worserer... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (18 days old)

Plumber came today. The bathroom was tiled before the bath was put in which is why it doesn't fit so the lot has to come out! I could stangulate batandtwastard! I'll have to buy another suite because … more

Waste Of Time... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (19 days old)

Well, rang the Federation of Master Builders again. Not very helpful; their complaints procedure is inadaquate for cases that need urgent attention. I have to complete a compaints form and send to the… more

Revenge Will Be Sweet... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (19 days old)

So...I named batandtwastard on Rogue Traders and the DTI site. Not that'll get my money back but it may lose him some work. Decided I'm going to sue so off to the solicitors tomorrow. Wish me luck..… more

It's Laughable!! From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (20 days old)

Ho-hum....just had a joiner in to give me a quote to fix batandtwastards work. He laughed! Apparently, it's "shoddy" and hasn't been done by a joiner. Now I have to wait to see how much it will cost t… more

Part 2 of Orange Livebox Crapola From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (20 days old)

Today I went out and bought a cable to wire my laptop onto the ethernet, after a very frustrating day of trying to get a wi-fi signal from the new Orange livebox. £40 it cost, mind you, it is 45ft lon… more

Trying To Be Positive... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (20 days old)

I'm determined today to be positive. I've rang four builders to come out and give me a quote to finish off the botched job that batandtwastard Anff has left (he thinks he's living style, my arse!). Le… more

I'm Back... From cassiefrappz in Little Miss Acid Drop (20 days old)

...like a bad smell! Where have you been, I hear you ask. It's a long story and one I need you to help with the ending. I've had the b*stard builder in! First thing he done...cut my cable/'phone/b… more

Nightmare on Orange Livebox Street From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (21 days old)

Right. I've just put the phone down, 1 hour and 12 minutes after phoning technical support from Orange as I can't get online with my wireless connection. They are going to ring me back. At 5p a minut… more

Weekend of Anniversary Celebrations From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (21 days old)

Yesterday was Mr A's 50th wedding anniversary, and today was our 23rd. We went over to his parents, where about 30 guests came in the day yesterday, then 18 of us were treated to a meal out. Here's wh… more