slidesofaustralia

Annual Visit To London.

2009-04-09T09:05:00.002+01:00

Typical, rain and more rain. I have not had a day off in ages and when I do it persists down. Still waters run deep. Let the train take the strain and Charity can reap the rewards. kkma.

Confused?

2009-04-07T19:44:00.002+01:00

I dont believeit, if this works i'm a Dutch man. Well maybe not but how come it works one day and not another?? One minute I can blog from home and then I cant, but could from work, beggars belief. Lets see what happens. kkma.

Raising your eau-level.

2009-03-10T12:13:00.002Z

Yesterday I expressed my frustrations at sitting exams and at 60 yrs of age I can always learn, so no surprise to read in the Daily rag that the key to exam success could be as simple - and as cheap - as drinking water. They recon up to a third better according to researchers, if that's the case I am going to strap a water butt on my back when I sit my Nitrox exam, and if that dont work I will sue the research Co. kkma.

Enriched Air(NITROX)

2009-03-09T16:15:00.004Z

The benefits of using enriched air (NITROX) for SCUBA diving are many but for me it has been a mind blowing chore which I will overcome. After 8 hrs of class work I was supposed to sit an exam of 25 questions consisting of a multi choice of 4. But my brain was totaly addled and I could not concentrate long enough to make a decission, so I opted out for a later date when I will have swated up on my tables and convertions and a better understanding of Gas's. Phew I was cream crackered. Well done MrD who passed with 84% at least one of us is on the right road. kkma.

"The Darkness Fadeth"

2009-02-13T16:15:00.003Z

I was just about to shut up shop for the weekend when I noticed out of my office window the sun was setting over the Solent. What a view, taking it all in I then realised how light it was for the time of day. We are getting there slowly, must be at leat 2 minutes a day now. Role on summer and some bubble time. Must dash I have to purchase a slushy Valentines card for a mystery lady?????? Have a good weekend. kkma.

Welcome back Blogg world.

2009-01-22T14:44:00.002Z

I am so excited and pleased to announce that "I am Back".

I have a new PC and gone are the problems that were stoping me from blogging, so here we are, dont know what to say, it's such a long time I have got out of the routine, any how I hope all are well in your houses. kkma.

I missed myself.

2008-10-10T10:44:00.002+01:00

Well I was getting a bit desperate I have not been able to blogg for ages. I went off to God's Country to fish for some Leprachauns (no luck) but plenty of fish and when I got back I could not open up my blogg? desperate or what, sad o'l me.

I thought I would try one more time and here we are I somehow found a route through and much joy. So how are you all. No promise that I will find my way back in next time but you never know. kkma.

Would you Adam and Eve it!

2008-09-01T09:33:00.004+01:00

I still feel as if I am in shock. Yesterday was our 34th Wedding Anniversary and my other half suggested that I go fishing. Well the net result was 12lbs, 8oz of silver fish. Well what's wrong with that, I was told to go, and I always do as I am told, hunter gatherer and all that. It must be Love or at least the Pink Rose's that were delivered with the New's paper and Coffee at breakfast time. kkma.

Antipidian Visitors.

2008-08-29T14:59:00.003+01:00

During one of my tours of Australia in 1971 I met a guy who's name was Darby, a plumber. He introduced me to his chums and we all got on well building Bridges for the Iron Ore Industry. We worked together for about 9 months until we left the job and flew home. We all said what a great experience it was all working together and having a great time. We all said we will try and meet again somewhere. Darby had planned to take his wife to tour Europe. I suggested that we should all meet somewhere? London was recommended for the spring of 72. But it never happened. I was in Germany for the 1972 Munich Olympics and had taken my seat when who should come and sit in front, of course it was Darby and wife. We made plans to meet near our digs but History intervened. Terrorists then struck and we split before we could properly sort out another re-union.

In one of my other Blogg stories I mentioned about people getting together after many years well Darby was the only one of that Gang who I had not seen in yonk's. Wednesday night last, a knock at the door and it was Darby and Co, 36 years on as if it was yesterday. We had a good old chin wag and updated on all the history with Kid's etc. The were over visiting Newquay in preperation for the World surf championships in 2010, as one of the kids is taking part.

We went out for a meal last night and for all that time which has passed us by It only seemed like yesterday as we chatted. Well they live on the Gold Coast and the SCUBA diving is second to none, so we may get to Go "Oz" sooner than I thought. Well at least that's another piece of the jigsaw slotted into place. kkma.

Arnie speak.

2008-08-20T12:10:00.000+01:00

Were back. kkma.

T.T.F.N.

2008-08-01T16:06:00.002+01:00

Last late Blogg.

Sir Jimmy Young always use to say that at the end of his radio show, but old habits are hard to break. So, kkma.

Annual Bloggless Holiday.

2008-08-01T09:06:00.002+01:00

What the title means is I will be away on my annual holiday and I will not be Blogging for the next few weeks. So with only 3 Sleeps to go Mr D and our respective spouses are off to Greece for some well earned R & R. Enjoy what ever you do and be good, if you cant be good be careful and if you cant be careful buy a pram. kkma.

Fair Exchange ?

2008-07-31T13:49:00.003+01:00

They say, "That fair exchange is no robbery" but it is robbery, the price of buying Euros it is. Having just returned from the Bureaux-De-Change I had to shop around to get a fair rate. We were offered prices from 116 to 123 to the pound if I spent over £500. I ended up at the Co-Operative travel for the best price and no hidden charges either. 4 Sleeps to go. kkma.

Short Back and Lugholes Please.

2008-07-30T14:07:00.002+01:00

It's holiday haircut time. Short and sleek easier for diving and swimming and minimum drying time. AAAAMMMMSSSSTTTEEELLLLSSSS calling. 5 Sleeps to go. kkma.

Six Sleeps.

2008-07-29T15:03:00.001+01:00

Oh! yes, only 6 to go. Excited? I kid you not. kkma.

Horatio's Ghost.

2008-07-28T10:58:00.002+01:00

On Saturday I was on duty at this years "Meet The Navy" in Portsmouth Dockyard. I was walking down Anchor Lane towards No1 boat house when I had to turn around quickly on hearing some light foot steps behind me. Thinking that some one was in a hurry to get pass me I stepped aside only to find Admiral Lord Nelson in front of me. Morning shipmate he said with a smile on my face I responded and stepped aside. He then said can I direct him to the "Heads" (Toilets) I turned in the opposite direction to indicate where they were and I heard him say "Cheers shipmate " and on turning around to face him only to see he had disappeared. I looked about for about 3 seconds but no Horatio to be seen.

Thinking how strange was that when around the other corner appeared 3 Sailors in dress of the same period asking had I seen Nelson. I said that he was here 20 seconds ago and disappeared to where I do not know? They said that he was an actor hired to play the part but had got cold feet and took off. Well we all looked a bit further but no one to be seen.

The incident was reported to the Security and a full scale search was carried out by the Police and Navy divers just in case he fell over the jetty. So if you are ever looking to hire a look-a-like Nelson for your Fete make sure he is sound. 7 Sleeps to go. kkma.

Amstel Calling.

2008-07-24T15:49:00.003+01:00

I called Amsssttteeelllllll last night and he came running up the garden and smudged his smiley Burmese face against mine and then run back indoors at a rate of knots I love it when they do that.

Then I sorted out my suitcase and dive kit and surprise surprise I am ready to go on my Annuals and there is still a week or more to go. Only 11 more sleeps to go before I can call for AAAAMMMMSSSSTTTEEELLLLLS for 2 please. kkma.

"Vely solly wong numbah".

2008-07-21T10:24:00.003+01:00

No it's not what you are thinking? I did not phone or was I contacted by any Telephone service around the world asking do I want to go into the International phone register. But I did receive a Text message from Mr D asking me was there a specific reason why I was ringing him at 7 o'clock on Sunday morning when he would have preferred to have been a-kip. All he could hear was 2 voices and what sounded like 2 people erecting a scaffold? No MR D it was yours truly setting up the site for our Annual Band Concert day staring the Royal Marines. I had my mobile on and each time I stooped or knelt down I was pressing the digits and it was some how phoning Mr D. Personally, just like the phone advert Say's it is good to talk so there you have it I was just trying to be sociable and let him know what I was up to.

P.S. 14 Sleeps to, calling AAAAMMMMMSSSSTTTTTTTEEELLLLLSSSS. kkma.

21 Sleeps.

2008-07-14T10:14:00.002+01:00

3 Weeks today, and the Red suit cases are part full with clobber all ready and that's only for the first week. The Handel on my case has a PONCY flowered ribbon attached to it so as to visually locate it as it tours the baggage roundabout. Dive bag took 2 minutes to check that all was there and ready to go.
AAAAAMMMMMMSSSSTTTTEEEELLLLLLLLLL calling. kkma.

25 Sleeps.

2008-07-10T14:57:00.002+01:00

As I type this my Buddy MrD is sulking behind a pile of desk shite(work) so I have cheered him up, I hope with a very powerful thought, it is; AAAAAMMMMMMSSSSTTTTEEEEEELLS calling, standing in the pool or under the shade, decisions, decisions, just think hard and the glass is in your hand. kkma.

26 Sleeps.

2008-07-09T10:38:00.002+01:00

Getting all the nearer. Not too much dust on the Black suitcases. AAAAMMMMMSSSTTTTEEELLLLL calling. Rain,rain, and more rain, yuk.
Large AAAAAMMMMSSSSTTTTELLLLS please. kkma.

27 Sleeps.

2008-07-08T15:02:00.002+01:00

To go. It's down. Is my one the Red one or is it the Black one? Cant remember now, after 2 years you'd have thought it would have found it's own way down. Better check it out I don't want to be accused of cross dressing. Bally suitcase of course.
Calling AAAAMMMMSSSTTTEEELLLLLLL. kkma.

"32 Sleep's"

2008-07-03T11:05:00.003+01:00

All I can think about at the moment is going on holiday.

Mr & Mr's D's, nod and nos always used to say how many sleeps before we go on holiday well as the title Say's 32 and I cant wait. Itchy suit case syndrome has got me now. With only a few spare evenings left in the calender time is steaming by. Up to the attic this evening to dust off the cases, we haven't been away for 2 years and are we going to have a GOOD one, yeeeeeeeeessssssssss. Amstel calling. kkma.

"The Boss"

2008-06-17T10:34:00.002+01:00

What a fantastic show. We were part of the audience of 80,000 people in the Millennium stadium Cardiff last Saturday to see something very special. After 3 hrs and 30+ songs I was Cream crackered. The weather was perfect for Bruce and the East Street band to give one of his and their best shows of the current tour. Old songs and new one's from the new Album, "Magic" were played with his normal flair and enthusiasm. With the exception of his story about Danny Federiche and him beeing arrested for playing to long on stage all songs were played non-stop and back to back. Thanks Boss for lifting up my week. kkma.

Etheldreda Camilla Walker.

2008-06-04T07:50:00.002+01:00

Affectionatly known as "Cammie". Born 1917 died 2008 aged 91.

Good night, May your God bless you and thank you for the Opportunity. Love and peace. kkma.