Just rev this handle. The Mini came out to lunch with us too Go Mini Stuntlauncher Another day, another favourite toy. Only this time, it’s one I like too. We were given a Go Mini Stuntlauncher to try out and, for once, my heart didn’t sink. What does the blurb say? The Mini Stuntlauncher lets […]
Wake up and eat the cup cakes – PR goes mad
Beach Volleyball – a few matters arising
A beach volleyball arse (BrazilWomen’sBeach via flickr) Before the giant Voldemorts and Beckham going all 007, London 2012 had a fairly inauspicious start. Women’s football kicked things off in front of, well, hardly anyone.The Panther of News cast his discerning eye over them and said: “Just look at them. I’m 45 and I could beat that […]
Maeve Binchy’s philosophy of life
Farewell to the nappy years
Carrying his own nappy bag now Splashing along through nappy days Finally, eventually and at last, it seems my association with nappies is coming to an end. Boy Three is reluctantly getting the idea that joining the ranks of big boys means he will have to pee in the toilet after all. Soon, please, […]
Silent Sunday
Time For An Olympian Effort
London 2012. Oh yes.Will it be a catastrophic catalogue of chaos or the first germination of a Great British renaissance? And what exactly will the sheep be doing on Friday?Of course I could give witty, incisive answers or say something all clever clogs and new about it. However, I can’t be bothered. I have gone through […]
Questions about modern life?
If they can make planes that break the sound barrier, why can’t they make roads that don’t have potholes in them? If they can create fake tan that doesn’t smell of biscuits, why can’t they invent a painless way of putting sunblock on children? If they can eliminate smallpox, why do we still have athlete’s […]