Football, The Falklands, and Fair Play.

 

Thank goodness it's all over.

I think Football should be a much shorter game; I would suggest that two 30 minute halves is more than enough.

Yet, now, the Americans have done the opposite. They stopped each half, half way though, so that the over-paid lovies could have a little glass of water, and they also created a very lengthy and very poor-taste show at half-time that went on for far too long.

Another aspect of the recent Football competition was 'POLITICS'. Those dear Argies were allowed to parade with silly banners claiming that The Falkland Islands somehow belong to THEM. No dears; they are British territory, and will remain so. Do you really need it to be explained to you a second time?

Let's get things straight. Britain first landed on the unoccupied islands in 1690. We later officially claimed them for The Crown in 1765. There has been a permanent British occupation since 1833; 47 years before Argentina even became an independent country in 1880.

The last referendum concerning the islands' sovereignty was held in 2013 when 99.8% of the residents voted to remain BRITISH. I'm not sure who the .2% was; probably some bloody rodent.

Frankly, who would YOU wish to rule over you? Those Charming Argies, or The United Kingdom? 

I heard that the three main banner wavers (above) all play for English Clubs. Well they wouldn't any more if I had my say. 

FIFA, of course, bans all political outbursts before, during, and after matches; they are very strict about such things. However, they seemed to have bypassed the rules just for the Argies. We shall see!

I almost forgot to mention. In the competition final, the Argies lost to Spain (1-0), so after the final whistle the Argies threw a few punches and kicks at the Spaniards, just to demonstrate what 'bad losers' they are!

Now go back to Argentina, get yourself another really silly haircut, and a few more tattoos, and sob over your cup of Yerba Mate. (Mate is pronounced MAH-tay) 

In Cricket the maxim is 'It matters not to win or lose, but how one plays the game'. Could someone please explain that to the Footballing Argies! 

I've missed so much.

 

I've been locked out of my page for almost a month, and so much has happened during that time that I would have loved to have written about! I have really missed my morning bit of nonsense; and your lovely daily comments. So, thank you to Kimbo who has now returned me to 'normal'.

However, as most would probably agree, there has been one major event that has eclipsed all others in recent times. The violent murder of ex-MP, and amateur dancer, Ann Widdecombe.

National Treasure, Ann Widdecombe became a real 'star' when she entered 'Strictly Come Dancing'. She became a TV sensation, admired by people from all quarters. Her violent murder has shocked even the unshockable. A few vile comments from the left simply added to the horror.

One of the aspects about her murder (allegedly by 28 year old Socialist fanatic, Joshua Kerry), was that it was treated very differently to other recently well publicised violent deaths. One that comes to mind was that of a foreign black career criminal, who died whilst being arrested. For some bizarre reason, his death prompted outrage the world over. Even our own PM, and the fragrant Angela Rayner, were photographed on one knee to his memory inside No 10, and many football players, and even a few British Cops, also fell to their knees at the whim of the paparazzi's cameras. It became an obsession. He was treated as a HERO, and even prompted the 'Black Lives Matter' movement.

The horrible death of Ms Widdecombe may not have prompted such photo-opportunities for Starmer & Co, but it shocked decent people throughout the whole country. However, there was no going down on one knee at No 10 in her memory. That was reserved for a foreign criminal. Personally I see her death as far more worthy of such respect from No 10, than the death of some foreign ne'er-do-well. But that is the crazy way of our 21st C world.

RIP Ann Widdecombe. You really didn't deserve such an awful end.

Oh, it's so good to be back online!!!

Hello again.... I'm back in Cyber-land!

 

As expected, Kimbo arrived here on Thursday afternoon, and by teatime, he had me back into my blog page. It's been about a month since I was last able to post anything.

HOWEVER; on that same evening we had one of the worst storms I've ever experienced here. Not only was it extremely destructive, but our power has been OFF for three days, and we have lost all the contents of the freezer. Meat, Fish, and some Vegs; all in the bin. I shall have to totally re-stock.

Above shows half a huge Oak Tree torn from it's more solid other half. It wasn't far from the house, but luckily fell the other way; others in the village weren't so lucky. 

Anyway, we now have a full house, with others still to arrive. We WILL cope, but I'm not sure how. This little house is designed for two people, plus an occasional visitor. At the last count I'm expecting us to be ELEVEN. I'm trying to stay calm. 

It's been a very stressful few days, and there is more to come. I'm taking deep breaths, and thinking calming thoughts.

There's some Football competition taking place in the US at the moment, and our Sitting room has been converted into one giant 'Home Cinema'. I'm staying in the Studio until it's all over.

Knives are out at No 10.

Luckily, or maybe unluckily, I can still watch PMQ's live on my laptop, through 'Parliament TV'.

This last week Freebie Starmer was away on a Freebie, so I didn't bother. I had better things to do than watch Dave Lammy, and there were more important things to worry about.

                               

Liverpudlian bruiser Andy Burnham (above) who is known as 'The King of the North', has just won a Parliamentary seat, and is once again Andy Burnham MP. 

We are told that he will lead an aggressive coup against Starmer, and will probably replace him as Prime Minister within the next few weeks (I don't know how long such things take). He represents the far left of Labour politics, which might be OK for a rabble-rouser Union Shop Steward, but it takes a lot more subtilty and diplomacy to be a respected UK Prime Minister.

Burnham is a life-long politician, and like most Labour's MP's, has never run, or established, a business. So, what can we expect of him?

He'll probably introduce even more classic Socialist 'Tax-n-Spend' policies, meaning higher taxes for the wealth-creators, and more hand-outs for those on benefits. 'Re-Distribution of Wealth' is being mentioned in the more extreme left-wing corners; and we all know what that means; higher unemployment, more businesses going bust, more wealth-creators moving abroad, and little growth. He's also talking about serious 'Nationalisation'. Classic destructive Left-Wing policies. 

On the plus side he has promised to ensure that Public Procurement always prioritises British industry. Well, that's something we can all support.

Being a Northerner, we also hear that he wants to shift the emphasis away from the S E and London, to Up-North. But he would, wouldn't he.

Thin gruel anyone?

Aristocratic garden plants (weeds).

 

Cro, Cro, all aglow

How does your garden grow?

With Champagne corks 

and knives and forks

and 'Lords and Ladies' all in a row!

'Lords and Ladies' seem to crop-up almost anywhere; where one least expects them. In this case (above) in the old fish pond beneath the fountain.

But beware; they are toxic. Best left to certain birds that are immune, and who distribute their seeds at will.

They never fail to surprise me; especially when they appear in a row of SEVEN.

Les Bons Vivants in Corsica (Part 1)

It's a long time since I've posted one of these videos of the Bons Vivants doing what they do best; eating, drinking, and having fun.

Here they are in Corsica, waving guns around like a bunch of junior Mafioso (firearms etiquette is not their forté), and enjoying the best that the island can offer. 

Their accents are very strong; very similar to where I live, so not easy for everyone to understand. However, I'm sure you'll get the hang of it.

These boys don't hold back, they search out the very best of each region of France. The cheeses, the charcuterie, the wines, the alcohols. And at the same time they have a lot of fun with their palls.

It's why we love France (and Corsica) so much. 

They're basically a pair of Foodie-Hooligans.

 

Should we 'Ban the Burka' ?

No, not Brighton beach, but probably somewhere in 'Arabia'.

Many burka-wearing women say that they like to be totally covered, but one wonders what their husbands would say/do if they said otherwise. How can this poor woman in the photo not be desperate to join her family in the water?

Humans are humans wherever they live, and women want the same freedoms and opportunities as their sisters elsewhere. To be educated, to find a nice husband, to make her own decisions, to be her own person. These are basic desires, and rights.

I do have sympathy with these oppressed women, but if it's what they REALLY want, then OK. However, I don't believe a word of it. I mean; just look at this poor woman; obeying the wishes of her husband (I presume the photo is genuine). I can just see her thinking how nice it would be to wear a bikini, let her skin feel the sunshine, and throw herself into the cooling water.

Is there a woman in the world who really wants to be covered from head to toe in a black shroud for the whole of their lives..... and for what?

Several major EU countries are now banning the wearing of such clothes. With 'facial recognition' cameras being installed everywhere, they NEED to be outlawed. 

On a personal note, I must say that I do find them quite amusing. I suppose I shouldn't laugh at them, but they do look quite comical.

Could there possibly be a sillier form of dress ???