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Fireworks - A thing of the past? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (4 days old)

Are fireworks as popular as they once were? Do as many people have their own private fireworks display in the back garden? Is it because we see so many massive fireworks displays all year round,… more

Debt Help for them as 'elps 'emselves! From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (223 days old)

My nephew Boris was in the pub last night with his mates Alfie and Spider. "Your round" says Alfie. "I'm skint" says Boris, "That new credit card really messed me up. I didn't realise you had to pa… more

Last of the Summer Wine From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (224 days old)

Hi folks, I'm still around but have been concentrating on other stuff. Not seen many pics on here lately so I dug out another of mine from the early 90's. This is me playing Compo Simonite in one… more

Is it cheaper to get your water from the Telephone Company?? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (235 days old)

I buy my electricity from the Gas company! I buy my gas from the Electricity company! How stupid is that?? The Gas company just phoned to persuade me to switch to buying my gas from them. Makes som… more

Gordon Brown CAUSED the Credit Crunch From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (235 days old)

Recession could turn into Depression. People are losing their jobs, getting into arrears on their mortgages, having their homes repossessed. Many more families are seeking advice and help with credit … more

Skiving From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (243 days old)

Today I am missing my Spanish lesson. I woke up today in a strange mood. Not one ounce of happiness. I am like a bear with a sore head most of the time and no one really seems to care. I am goin… more

Keep you friends close... From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (249 days old)

A friend of mine had been tagged in a photo on facebook. It was an old school photo so I couldn't resit a look. It was a photo of 'the gang' I was part of all through secondary school. I had forgot… more

Back to the madness! From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (252 days old)

It's back to work tomorrow. I am now worrying about what I have forgotten. I am almost sure there is an important job I need to get done first thing but not sure what it is. I am also dreading … more

Doing something about it.. From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (259 days old)

Shortly after my last post, I decided I would go to the shops. Why wait around after all? (As it turns out, this was the right decision as I am still waiting to hear from him!) I actually had a lo… more

Tired of waiting!! From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (260 days old)

I am a very punctual person and as a result have spent a few hours of my life waiting for others. Lateness is just rude especially when you know well in advance you won't be able to meet at the agr… more

A change of perspective.. From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (272 days old)

Something happened today that I wasn't expecting - well two things actually. The first was that when I woke up this morining I felt a peace with life in general. No stress, no worries, no self dou… more

Tick, tick.......boom! From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (277 days old)

I am feeling really low this week. I am fed up and frustrated. I feel like I could snap at any moment :**: Work is my main frustration. I have managed to end up with 4 projects that are … more

TTBM ... Unsolicited Phone(y) Calls! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (285 days old)

TTBM ... Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Tele-sales people who greet you enthusiastically with phrases like, "Hi! I'm Jackie from (insert name of pestering company). How are you today?",… more

TTBM - Dancing on (thin) Ice! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (285 days old)

TTBM ... Things that bug me, ie, almost everything! Reality TV shows like "Strictly Come Brotherly X-Pop Talent Factor Celebrity Ice-Dancing in the Jungle" which loosely pack 5 minutes of purile en… more

If I were a Palestinian right now ... From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (301 days old)

If I were a Palestinian right now I would be asking many questions. Why are the Israelis bombing us just because Hamas has fired a few thousand rockets at them? Why does the world talk about a h… more

Bank of England - Owning up at last! From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (321 days old)

The Bank of England did not understand the severity of economic problems before the current financial crisis, its deputy governor says. Sir John Gieve told the BBC that the Bank knew "crazy borrow… more

Confession! From LibertyBlue in A journey of self-discovery (328 days old)

I almost did a bad thing today. Something I would hate to happen to me. I was leaving the work car park and I clipped a car parked on the end of a row. It was dark and my windows were still … more

Grin and Bear it? From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (331 days old)

Frank, a young American, was excited about his new rifle and decided to try bear hunting in Montana. He spotted a small brown bear and shot it. Right after, there was a tap on his shoulder and he turn… more

Quiet Time of Year? From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (332 days old)

Things seem to have gone a bit quiet on here. In fact it's quiet all over my part of the Internet. Perhaps people are too busy doing all the Xmassy things. Anywho, last Sunday I attended the Cheam … more

Anger ... the new Apathy? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (337 days old)

Is it just me or are people getting angrier just lately? I notice talking with friends and neighbours that the "so what"/"not my problem" attitude is being replaced by "whose fault is it?" and "why… more

My New Avatar. From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (338 days old)

In case you are wondering, my new avatar is taken from this picture: My squash doubles partner and I did the occasional song and dance act for our Sports Club Revue. In this one we were miming … more

Where did the White Man go wrong ? From grumpus ^Pro in Life is a joke that's just begun ... (338 days old)

WHERE DID THE WHITE MAN GO WRONG? TOUGH TO ARGUE WITH THIS ONE. American Indian Chief 'Two Eagles' was asked by a white TV reporter, "You have observed the white man for 90 years. You've seen h… more

Recession Depression? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (338 days old)

What is life all about now? Life for many people used to be about progress; getting on, working hard to get a raise, get promoted, provide for the family, saving for a rainy day, paying off the mor… more

Is this Card Trick telepathetic, or what?? From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (342 days old)

 Below you will see six cards. Pick one and remember it.  Picked your card? Concentrate on it for 20 seconds. Then scroll down slowly ... | v|v|v|v Keep remembering your card!!  Ke… more

The Time I Blew Myself Up on Stage! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (344 days old)

One year, in an effort to do something different I decided to "blow myself up" on stage. I wrote a comedy monologue for which I played a character called Winston Smallpiece, a militant immigrant tr… more

Snoring - Whose Problem is it? From grumpus ^Pro in Ask or Answer. (346 days old)

I never have a problem sleeping. I could "sleep on a clothes line" as my father used to say. I sleep deeply and dream fascinating dreams. If I get up in the night, I go straight off again as soon as m… more

On a Lighter Note!! From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (348 days old)

My time in amateur dramatics was perhaps one of the most fun-filled periods of my life. For several years I, my closest friends and many aquaintances spent much of our time planning, preparing, and… more

Call yourself a man? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (350 days old)

Come on all you male theatre buffs, amdram enthusiasts, would be buskers, public cross-dressers, show-offs, jokers, karaoke nuts, and thespian wannabes, hasbeens and neverwases! The ladies are out-… more

The Face Behind The Mask From grumpus ^Pro in the stage (350 days old)

Ok! There seems to be some peer pressure in this neck of the blog woods to reveal ones true identity. So I'm finally coming out. But I don't want you all stopping me in the street saying, "Didn't y… more

Jonathan Ross - Last laugh? From grumpus ^Pro in What's all the (G)rumpus about? (352 days old)

Apparently today the BBC announced they will allow Jonathan Woss back after his three month suspension for stupid, idiotic, childish behaviour with Russell Brand and the unacceptable phone messages ai… more