Just an observation

I seem to have lost my knack of getting under the razor wire since we returned from hols! Nothing broadcast in weeks
Hey ho. I shan’t give up!

Hugh Grant and the tin of beans – 27 April

I see from today’s Daily Telegraph (other newspapers are available) that Hugh Grant has been throwing tins of baked beans at a photographer whilst out jogging.
As a non-jogger I am not familiar with the kit required for this activity but I have to admit a tin of baked beans is not something that I would [...]

Migrant Workers – 27 April 07

So Migrant workers are not being paid the minimum wage.
Given you daily effort seems to be run entirely by Migrant Workers from either Scotland or Wales (we will ignore your origins for now), are you as the Gang Master paying them their just desserts?  Or is payment purely in snorkers and other vittles?
I can see [...]

Branson airbrushed out by BA – 26 April 07

I see from last Saturday’s Daily Telegraph (other papers were available) that BA have airbrushed Branson and the Virgin logo from their in-flight films
The reason given by the BA Spokesman was “We want to ensure films contain no material that might upset our customers”.
Now I know the sight of Sir Richard may be a little [...]

Thames Water – not broadcast. 26 April 07

My dispute with Thames Water (other water companies are NOT available here) over my father’s bill roles on. It’s now hit 6 months – cause for celebration.
Why I need Power of Attorney to discuss THEIR incorrect data is beyond me, but I have negotiated that hurdle and I trundle on!
Last week’s gem: “Your [...]

The sun shone down on England – 25 April 07

The sun shone down on England
The paving stones did crack
But Monday morning beckoned
To work we all went back
But not so our young Terry
With one eye on the weather
He called in on a ‘sicky’
A chesty cold; – whatever.
But dear Wogan should have thought ahead
It’s Franny’s week again
The sun went into hiding
The weather turned to rain!
The [...]

Sir T is off ill – or so he claims – Monday 23 April

I do think he should warn us if he is going to throw a sicky. I spent ages on Sunday evening composing some of – what I consider – to be my best work. I emailed them promptly as I always do, only to find he hadn’t turned in this morning.
It just won’t do.

Wasps and Bees – Weds 18 April 2007

Broadcast
Never mind the bees! Have you seen the wasps.
One, the size of a Vulcan bomber, has just carried out a dawn raid on the kitchen. It’s all well and good whilst it’s in view but it’s just disappeared so I’ve escaped and shut the door – thus putting myself out of reach [...]

Under Dog – Weds 18 April 2007

So UnderDog still wags on.  It’s strangely compulsive viewing for some unfathomable reason!
I hope you have been watching – the guidance on training of underlings is invaluable.
This week’s “Don’t touch the food” tests were particularly unsuccessful.  How’s Deadly on that task.  You could instigate some tests.  Arrange for some snorkers to be on view and [...]

Setaside

I have just come across the account of your other listener being ‘setaside’.  It reminded me of  a young school leaver I interviewed a few years ago who had completed the Marital Status section on his application form as Unemployed!
I have to say I cannot remember the rest of the interview as I spent it [...]