Great
I actually have some tax to come back as the tax man overcharged me fo the tax year 2009/2010.
Even better Gorgeous is getting even more money back.
I had to go back to the doctors today to get the results of my recent blood test.
Thankfully everything appears to be fine.
Joke for today:- The only thing that stops him from being a barefaced liar is his moustache.
On this day:- 31st January
In 1917 USA entered the 1st World War after Germany torpedoes American ships
In 1951 Phil Collins was born
In 1974 Sam Goldwyn dies.
John F.Beaumont
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Monday, 31 January 2011
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Unintentional laughs.
Techno and I had a great laugh last night over something which was unintentionally funny.
At the church that Techno attends they showed a motivational film which was produced in the USA.
Obviously different cultures come into play here because an action by one person in the film had a completely different reaction here.
He raises two fingers to his eyes to make a point but here in the UK it is taken as a two figure salute!
It is a rude sign given to someone when you are really annoyed with them.
I assume in the USA it doesn't have the same meaning.
Anyrate it gave us a great laugh which of course wasn't the point.
It just goes to show how careful you have to be when promoting something in another land.
Joke for today:- The marriage got off to a bad start. At the wedding ceremony when the vicar said "You may now kiss the bride" she replied "Not now I have a headache."
On this day:- 27th January
In 1967 three American astronauts died when a fire broke out in their command module during a flight simulation.
In 1943 the US Air Force bombed Germany for the first time.
John F.Beaumont
At the church that Techno attends they showed a motivational film which was produced in the USA.
Obviously different cultures come into play here because an action by one person in the film had a completely different reaction here.
He raises two fingers to his eyes to make a point but here in the UK it is taken as a two figure salute!
It is a rude sign given to someone when you are really annoyed with them.
I assume in the USA it doesn't have the same meaning.
Anyrate it gave us a great laugh which of course wasn't the point.
It just goes to show how careful you have to be when promoting something in another land.
Joke for today:- The marriage got off to a bad start. At the wedding ceremony when the vicar said "You may now kiss the bride" she replied "Not now I have a headache."
On this day:- 27th January
In 1967 three American astronauts died when a fire broke out in their command module during a flight simulation.
In 1943 the US Air Force bombed Germany for the first time.
John F.Beaumont
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Wasn't that lovely
I saw the video of the young 8 year old girl singing the American National Anthem at the start of an ice hockey match when the mike cut out.
It really was great when the crowd joined in to complete the anthem.
Not only did the crowd show loving support for the girl but also proved why the USA is such a great nation.
Very few nations wear their heart on their sleeve like the Yanks.
Joke for today:- Shakespeare walks into a bar. I can't serve you says the barman because you're bard.
On this day:- 15th January
In 1559 Queen Elizabeth the First became queen
In 1929 Martin Luther King was born.
In 1971 Britain changed to the decimal system
John F.Beaumont
It really was great when the crowd joined in to complete the anthem.
Not only did the crowd show loving support for the girl but also proved why the USA is such a great nation.
Very few nations wear their heart on their sleeve like the Yanks.
Joke for today:- Shakespeare walks into a bar. I can't serve you says the barman because you're bard.
On this day:- 15th January
In 1559 Queen Elizabeth the First became queen
In 1929 Martin Luther King was born.
In 1971 Britain changed to the decimal system
John F.Beaumont
Monday, 3 January 2011
Why I won't be going to Specsavers.
In this mornings Daily Mail there is a full page advertisement from Specsavers in which they are promoting free glasses to NHS customers.
Leaving aside the fact that all citizens of the UK are NHS "customers" I will not be going to Specsavers.
What they mean is all NHS customers who are entitiled to NHS glasses support wil be entitled to free glasses which is another matter all together.
So why will I not be going to Specsavers? Simply because Specsavers are not paying for these glasses all their other customers are!
I know it sounds mean but I am already paying over the odds to the NHS so why should I be expected to pay further to promote Specsavers?
Let's have a joke. What's the difference between a businessman and a dog? The businessman wears a suit, the dog just pants.
On this day:- January 3rd
In 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the USA
In 1961 USA severed diplomatic links with Cuba
John F.Beaumont
Leaving aside the fact that all citizens of the UK are NHS "customers" I will not be going to Specsavers.
What they mean is all NHS customers who are entitiled to NHS glasses support wil be entitled to free glasses which is another matter all together.
So why will I not be going to Specsavers? Simply because Specsavers are not paying for these glasses all their other customers are!
I know it sounds mean but I am already paying over the odds to the NHS so why should I be expected to pay further to promote Specsavers?
Let's have a joke. What's the difference between a businessman and a dog? The businessman wears a suit, the dog just pants.
On this day:- January 3rd
In 1959 Alaska became the 49th state of the USA
In 1961 USA severed diplomatic links with Cuba
John F.Beaumont
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