Hi
Beautiful spring weather during the weekend just gone. Today, Monday it is cold and pouring with rain. In fact they have promised snow tomorrow but I think we are too far south for that. Famous last words. I have been writing more articles to add to my website www.whoisjohnbeaumont.com Hopefully they will be of interest to people. (if not animals??) Stupid statement.
I had a wry laugh yesterday when I read that Gordon Brown was starting his election campaign in Nottingham. Why? Well because Mr (actually I believe it is Dr as he has a PhD in history) has chosen to start his campaign in the same city where another famous person started his campaign. Yep King Charles 1st raised his standard at the start of the English Civil War in Nottingham and we all know how that ended!! Ironic especially when you know that Gordon has a degree in history!! Still perhaps he subconsciously knows he will lose or perhaps he wants to!!
Actually I am fed up with the election all ready and it is only just starting. Surely every sane person must know what style of leadership they want after 4/5 years of any government? Yet the floating voters have the final say when most of us know which party we will vote for after looking at the results of the current government. Either you think they have done a good job or not.
Anyrate:- Thought for today:- Be thankful for what you have and equally thankful for what you don't have. (Think about it)
Joke for today:- Two flies are playingfootball in a saucer. We had better play better than this next week says one. Why? replies the other. Because we are playing in the cup. Boom boom
On this day: 29th March
In 1886 a new fizzy drink went on sale in Atlanta. The name? Coca-Cola
In 1929 The House of Commons voted to give the vote to all women over 21 years old.
In 1827 10,000 mourners attended Beethoven's funeral
John Beaumont
Monday, 29 March 2010
Friday, 19 March 2010
Alls well that ends well
Hi
I thought the story about the kidnapping of the 5 year old boy Sahil Saeed showed both the worst of humanity but also the best.
The worst of course is that people can snatch a young boy putting him through goodness knows what trauma. They deserve to get the book thrown at them.
On the other hand the way his local community rallied round and the cooperation of the various police forces showed just how much people cared.
The extended family and local community sold gold jewellery, family heirlooms etc to raise the ransom. That shows true kindness and concern for others.
Then we saw the police forces of Pakistan, U.K. France and Spain all cooperating to ensure that the kidnappers were brought to book.
I continued writing articles about internet marketing this week. Helps me focus and hopefully helps others.
Hana my lovely Czech daughter in law sent me some prezzies. Very thoughtful of her. I must go and visit them in Prague again shortly.
Thought for today: Most people are basically kind and care for others. We just seem to hear all about the bad things whereas most of the daily good happenings seem to be ignored by the media.
Joke for today:- A waiter brings a man the steak he ordered but is pressing the steak to the plate with his thumb. That is very unhygienic complains the man. It will be more unhygienic if I drop it on the floor again replies the waiter.
On this day:- 19th March
In 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened.
In 1848 Wyatt Earp was born
John Beaumont
I thought the story about the kidnapping of the 5 year old boy Sahil Saeed showed both the worst of humanity but also the best.
The worst of course is that people can snatch a young boy putting him through goodness knows what trauma. They deserve to get the book thrown at them.
On the other hand the way his local community rallied round and the cooperation of the various police forces showed just how much people cared.
The extended family and local community sold gold jewellery, family heirlooms etc to raise the ransom. That shows true kindness and concern for others.
Then we saw the police forces of Pakistan, U.K. France and Spain all cooperating to ensure that the kidnappers were brought to book.
I continued writing articles about internet marketing this week. Helps me focus and hopefully helps others.
Hana my lovely Czech daughter in law sent me some prezzies. Very thoughtful of her. I must go and visit them in Prague again shortly.
Thought for today: Most people are basically kind and care for others. We just seem to hear all about the bad things whereas most of the daily good happenings seem to be ignored by the media.
Joke for today:- A waiter brings a man the steak he ordered but is pressing the steak to the plate with his thumb. That is very unhygienic complains the man. It will be more unhygienic if I drop it on the floor again replies the waiter.
On this day:- 19th March
In 1932 the Sydney Harbour Bridge was opened.
In 1848 Wyatt Earp was born
John Beaumont
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Happy birthday to me
Hi all
Hey it's my birthday today. Another year younger. Yep YOUNGER. I decided a few years back that I wasn't going to get any older so each birthday I get a year younger. I will soon be passing 40 again but this time going downwards.According to my records I may be a YAP (young age pensioner) but I actually feel only about 25 years old. When I look into a mirror I have a bit of a shock. Who is that old man looking back at me!!
They (who is "they"?) say that you are as young as you feel and I still feel young. Strange isn't it?
Anyone want to challenge me to a sprint?
Thought for today:- How old to you feel?
Joke for today:- How do you leave Las Vegas with a small fortune? Go in with a big one.
On this day:- 9th March
In 1942 I was born. What a great day!
In 1934 Yuri Gagarin the first man in space was born
In 1943 Bobby Fischer the world chess champion in 1972 was born
In 1945 Micky Dolenz a founder member of the Monkees was born
In 1945 Bill Beaumont (no relation) the English Rugby captain was born
Hey look at all those famous people born on March 9th!!
Hey it's my birthday today. Another year younger. Yep YOUNGER. I decided a few years back that I wasn't going to get any older so each birthday I get a year younger. I will soon be passing 40 again but this time going downwards.According to my records I may be a YAP (young age pensioner) but I actually feel only about 25 years old. When I look into a mirror I have a bit of a shock. Who is that old man looking back at me!!
They (who is "they"?) say that you are as young as you feel and I still feel young. Strange isn't it?
Anyone want to challenge me to a sprint?
Thought for today:- How old to you feel?
Joke for today:- How do you leave Las Vegas with a small fortune? Go in with a big one.
On this day:- 9th March
In 1942 I was born. What a great day!
In 1934 Yuri Gagarin the first man in space was born
In 1943 Bobby Fischer the world chess champion in 1972 was born
In 1945 Micky Dolenz a founder member of the Monkees was born
In 1945 Bill Beaumont (no relation) the English Rugby captain was born
Hey look at all those famous people born on March 9th!!
Monday, 8 March 2010
Well done EDF
Wow. I have to report great service from a utility supply company. Bet that doesn't happen that often! Oh what a cynic I am becoming. Seriously though it is really nice when you get good service isn't it?
What happened is that when Tim got up to my property in Sunderland he found that somehow the departed tenant had left with an outstanding amount of nearly £100 on her electricity bill. This is supposedly a pre-paid meter so how that happened I don't know.
Since Tim needed to start work immediately Sue rang the supplier EDF Energy Customers plc and told them the problem. No electricity no work! Andrew Miller of EDF Pre Payment Dept in Sunderland was very helpful. He told Sue that if Tim arranged to put the £100 on the prepaid electricity "key" plus some extra to cover his electric needs then EDF would repay the amount that the tenant owed (can't find the tenant. Totally disappeared). As good as their word as soon as we submitted the receipts to them they sent a cheque for the full amount by return.
So I'm very pleased with both their helpful service and their integrity.
Thought for today:- Why do so many companies go chasing after new business giving special offers etc whilst neglecting their exisiting customers? It is easier to keep an existing customer if you give good service than trying to get a new one.
Joke for today:- Joe goes into a butcher's shop where there is some beef hanging on a rack quite high up. Bet you can't touch that beef says the butcher. No thanks says Joe. The steaks are too high! Boom boom
On this day:- 8th March.
In 1906 the British Government published a book that claimed that it was now possible to travel round the world without ever leaving the Dominions of Great Britain.
In 1931 James Dean was born
In 1702 Queen Anne accedes to the English throne after William 111 dies in a riding accident
What happened is that when Tim got up to my property in Sunderland he found that somehow the departed tenant had left with an outstanding amount of nearly £100 on her electricity bill. This is supposedly a pre-paid meter so how that happened I don't know.
Since Tim needed to start work immediately Sue rang the supplier EDF Energy Customers plc and told them the problem. No electricity no work! Andrew Miller of EDF Pre Payment Dept in Sunderland was very helpful. He told Sue that if Tim arranged to put the £100 on the prepaid electricity "key" plus some extra to cover his electric needs then EDF would repay the amount that the tenant owed (can't find the tenant. Totally disappeared). As good as their word as soon as we submitted the receipts to them they sent a cheque for the full amount by return.
So I'm very pleased with both their helpful service and their integrity.
Thought for today:- Why do so many companies go chasing after new business giving special offers etc whilst neglecting their exisiting customers? It is easier to keep an existing customer if you give good service than trying to get a new one.
Joke for today:- Joe goes into a butcher's shop where there is some beef hanging on a rack quite high up. Bet you can't touch that beef says the butcher. No thanks says Joe. The steaks are too high! Boom boom
On this day:- 8th March.
In 1906 the British Government published a book that claimed that it was now possible to travel round the world without ever leaving the Dominions of Great Britain.
In 1931 James Dean was born
In 1702 Queen Anne accedes to the English throne after William 111 dies in a riding accident
Thursday, 18 February 2010
The saga continues
Hi
The problems with my Sunderland property continue. Found out the floorboards in the kitchen area were rotten so Tim had to renew joists and flooring.
Still by the time we are finished it will be virtually a new house or at least it will be inside.
We had some more snow today. In fact it is still snowing but not really settling.
I have just been looking at The Secret film again. It is brilliant but not so easy to put the theory into practice though. Still I'm trying. My family agree. They say I'm very trying. Boom boom
Thought for today:- Experts are not always right. On T.V. this evening there were two economists arguing over the correct route to take for the UK economy. Their views were so different.
Joke for today:-Farmer Giles used to take his pigs to market every Wednesday but could never sell even one animal. Then he discovered that market day was on Friday!
On this day 18th February.
In 1564 Michelangelo died at the age of 89
In 1546 Martin Luther died at the age of 63
In 1678 the first part of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan was published,
The problems with my Sunderland property continue. Found out the floorboards in the kitchen area were rotten so Tim had to renew joists and flooring.
Still by the time we are finished it will be virtually a new house or at least it will be inside.
We had some more snow today. In fact it is still snowing but not really settling.
I have just been looking at The Secret film again. It is brilliant but not so easy to put the theory into practice though. Still I'm trying. My family agree. They say I'm very trying. Boom boom
Thought for today:- Experts are not always right. On T.V. this evening there were two economists arguing over the correct route to take for the UK economy. Their views were so different.
Joke for today:-Farmer Giles used to take his pigs to market every Wednesday but could never sell even one animal. Then he discovered that market day was on Friday!
On this day 18th February.
In 1564 Michelangelo died at the age of 89
In 1546 Martin Luther died at the age of 63
In 1678 the first part of Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan was published,
Monday, 15 February 2010
What a day!
I think I will go and hide. No that's just for wimps. Great start to the day. Tim who has gone up to start work on my property in Sunderland rang me first thing in the morning. The electric meter had a minus amount of £97 in arrears. How can a prepaid meter have arrears let alone that amount??. So had to contact the utility company. Eventually got it sorted or rather Sue did as when I got through I couldn't hear or understand a word that was being said.
Later got a call from Tim as there was a lot of damp on the kitchen wall. First of all he thought it was a leaking gutter but now thinks could be a leaking roof instead. Hey ho what a life.
He spent a lot of the day clearing away rubbish from the back yard. It turns out it was mainly household refuse which stank so much it made Tim gag. What has the council been doing. They should have been collecting at least fortnightly. Why was I paying good money for a company to be looking after the property. Must have seen me coming. I have to laugh otherwise I would cry.
The viral marketing seems to be very successful for my internet business so will keep following this up.
Still I had a good swim today although the kids are on half term so a bit more crowded than usual.
Thought for today:- Changing the way you perceive yourself may be the key to changing your life.
Joke for today:-A young boy is showing his friends the family photo album when he notices a picture of this parens wedding. "This is the day that mummy came to work for us" he says.
On this day:- In 1971 Britain went decimal and said goodbye to tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns.
In 1952 King George VI was buried
In 1898 US battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbour.
Later got a call from Tim as there was a lot of damp on the kitchen wall. First of all he thought it was a leaking gutter but now thinks could be a leaking roof instead. Hey ho what a life.
He spent a lot of the day clearing away rubbish from the back yard. It turns out it was mainly household refuse which stank so much it made Tim gag. What has the council been doing. They should have been collecting at least fortnightly. Why was I paying good money for a company to be looking after the property. Must have seen me coming. I have to laugh otherwise I would cry.
The viral marketing seems to be very successful for my internet business so will keep following this up.
Still I had a good swim today although the kids are on half term so a bit more crowded than usual.
Thought for today:- Changing the way you perceive yourself may be the key to changing your life.
Joke for today:-A young boy is showing his friends the family photo album when he notices a picture of this parens wedding. "This is the day that mummy came to work for us" he says.
On this day:- In 1971 Britain went decimal and said goodbye to tanners, bobs, florins and half-crowns.
In 1952 King George VI was buried
In 1898 US battleship Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbour.
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Who can you trust?
Last week I went up to see my property in Sunderland. Because of the distance I appointed local management agents to look after and maintain the property. Doh what a mistake! Talk about slapdash decorating if you can politely call it that. Several jobs which I paid for and which were supposedly carried out by professionals were either not done or very carelessly carried out.
I know, I know should have carried out due diligence but hey when you employ supposedly professional people you shouldn't have to keep checking on them. Whats happened to professional pride?
Enough of my rant. Lets get back to being positive and happy. Boo hoo!
We are having a new cooker. What a laugh. We measured up we thought correctly to get one which would fit into the current gap in the kitchen. However we forgot or to be more honest I forgot that the gas hob had hidden depth to it. So the cooker we got was too big. Doh! Panic to get it changed for one that will fit into the space provided in the kitchen units.
Since we have had the old cooker removed and the new one cannot be fitted until Friday we are currently cookerless. Intersting to find out what you can cook in the microwave.
Took part in some Webinars where I gained some further interesting information about internet marketing
Thought for today. Trust people but do due diligence
Joke for today: Don't forget Mothers Day or as they call it in Beverly Hills, Dad's third wife day. Jay Leno
On this day: Bad day for singers. In 1966 Sophie Tucker died and in 1981 Bill Haley died.
I know, I know should have carried out due diligence but hey when you employ supposedly professional people you shouldn't have to keep checking on them. Whats happened to professional pride?
Enough of my rant. Lets get back to being positive and happy. Boo hoo!
We are having a new cooker. What a laugh. We measured up we thought correctly to get one which would fit into the current gap in the kitchen. However we forgot or to be more honest I forgot that the gas hob had hidden depth to it. So the cooker we got was too big. Doh! Panic to get it changed for one that will fit into the space provided in the kitchen units.
Since we have had the old cooker removed and the new one cannot be fitted until Friday we are currently cookerless. Intersting to find out what you can cook in the microwave.
Took part in some Webinars where I gained some further interesting information about internet marketing
Thought for today. Trust people but do due diligence
Joke for today: Don't forget Mothers Day or as they call it in Beverly Hills, Dad's third wife day. Jay Leno
On this day: Bad day for singers. In 1966 Sophie Tucker died and in 1981 Bill Haley died.
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