Just Another Day?

Away From The Cities.

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We live in the middle of here. I had to leave home earliest this morning to shod the old Rover Tourer. Minus two degrees, dry and crisp. I left the A49 at Craven Arms towards the west and the hills. The old garage  tasked with fitting my Internet purchase was magical. An old forge and for many years an evolved garage. There were petrol pumps there so old as to be unrecognisable. 125p a litre was a drawback to the quaintness, though. I left the jalopy, requiring no paper ID just a rum aside "Ye be the only Rover I'll be shoeing today" and set off into the hills for a long walk. Blue sky frequently but briefly curtained by mist and hill fog, which crept in and out of the still plentiful coloured foliage of the high forest and surrounding woodland. It was relatively quiet and very magical. The odd tractor bumbled past with a cheery wave as I stepped aside to guarantee a safe acquaintance. Birds flashed around, sheep gazed as I passed their fences. A look of contented warmth and gratitude in their faces for the excellent coats they were wearing against the impressive cold. I was still in my thoughts. Wikileaks far from my head but still an interesting anticipation as to how well they might be suppressed. A feeling of superiority over the Bilderbergers whose understanding of value added living extends only to power, tax, money and corruption. The wealth of pure joy this mornings stroll, new hellos and sheer life as it should be was exhilarating. I left my "shoe smith" with a pint of beer and a thank you. I hope I manage to share this warm glow with others far away.

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How To Lose Big Money.

Become A Politician And Get Things Badly Wrong.

It is reported that temperatures plummeted to the coldest on record for November in parts of the UK overnight. So if global warming is man made and we spend trillions of tax payers money on the "problem", how much are we going to have to spend to combat a new ice age caused by the stupidity of nature? Or is it the movers and shakers, not nature, that are stupid? Answers on reams of foolscap welcome!

Interesting Arctic ice/snow comparisons below from 1979 and present. (25th of November)

I Did Like This!

Two Jokes In One?

We could all learn so much from this elegant and gracious lady.

You might recall that John Hinckley was a seriously deranged young man who shot President Reagan in the early 1980's. Hinckley was absolutely obsessed with movie star Jodie Foster, and in his twisted mind, loved Jodie to the point that to make himself well known to her, he attempted to assassinate President Reagan. There is speculation Hinckley may soon be released as having been rehabilitated. Consequently, you will appreciate the following letter from Nancy Reagan to John Hinckley:

To: John Hinckley
From: Mrs. Nancy ReaganMy family and I wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how pleased we are with the great strides you are making in your recovery. In our country's spirit of understanding and forgiveness, we want you to know that we bear no grudge against you for shooting President Reagan.
We are fully aware that mental stress and pain could have driven you to such an act of desperation. We're confident that you will soon make a complete recovery and return to your family to join the world again as a healthy and productive man.
Best wishes, Nancy Reagan & Family

P.S. While you have been incarcerated, Barack Obama has been banging Jodie Foster like a screen door in a tornado. You might want to look into that.