Windy!!!!
It's WINDY in the Uk-London It's like being in Cape Town.
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johnw455
I am. Searching for the Spark that has been dimmed in my deep self, and this is a journey of that discovery.
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Big Toe
For months, I've been captivated by the sudden appearance of a red line at the base of my Right-foot's Big Toe after every bath.
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This Time Of Year
A blessed time for you all, regardless of your faith or circumstances. My love and thoughts with you all. My your God 's bless you with love and compassion. Love John.
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Hope every night I hope every night..
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Rain
I can hear the rain. It's on my window above my bed. Although it's heavy it's not as bad as it can be in Africa when you hear storms come passing through.
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Elbows
Those who are here, worrying about the future and tomorrow and all that.... Take a few seconds, and check out your elbows...the skin...yes THAT. Stretch out your arm, and see that 'circle' of skin.
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Ruffling Feathers
As we seem to have 'missed' the Myan Armageddon, a few pointers for those left in the 'twilight zone' Regardless of 'Your God', murdering/killing/sacrificing/punishing etc is 'so last millennium.
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Two Days Till Armageddon, And 6 Till Stuffed Turkey
I wonder how the turkeys feel?.
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Sickness
Ya ya, all negative today. But here is part of a reason. I am mind-blowingly stupid.
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Working In The uk
What has always amazed me, is the blatant disregard every company I have worked for, in the UK has treated its staff.
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The 21st December 2012
Oh how foolish we will all feel. Frankly, if I dont wake up on the 22nd, I won't give a monkeys. And anyway, we'll all be there. And perhaps that is worse,.
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48
Today, I became 48. In this number, is a warning, and a future. I have wasted 30years. If you'r younger than me, keep this in mind, as you move forward in your life.
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Dream Shout
Hi.
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There Goes The Neighbourhood
Well, seems to be going T---s up in Syria, and although you don't know it, in Africa too. I am really pleased my parents are in UK for a holiday.
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Update On The 'Chemical Kosh'
A few months back, I wrote on me once again attempting anti-depressants. And there HAS been an improvement.
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Oh Dear, Summers' Gone!
My company shifted us to Nights, for the Olympics, so for the last few months, I've missed out on most of the few sunny days, as I was asleep.
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Goldfish Update
Well, it's either the food or the vibe... But they seem happier !!.
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Goldfish
A work colleague has managed to pass on his three goldfish to me. It's not that I said no, but, having had everything from a tortoise to a dog, I am at a total loss what to do with fish.
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One Reason I Am Here On Opuss
One reason I am here, waffling on here, is simply because I am worried about forgetting everything.
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Married
I really want to get married. Thought I'd just mention it. Not that I HAVE anyone I can marry, but, I do live in hope...
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Boys' Toys
I had to go to BMW Motorrad in Guildford to get something on Saturday, and was astonished to find banners and BMW flags all over the show, and a beautiful woman directing me to a parking spot.
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The long And Winding Road, As It Is
Ah, the 'summer sun', clear blue skies, sweat pooling in the back my layered suit,and my back-protector, The smell of a bit of spilt oil burning off the exhaust.
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Birdies Singing
Its 5:10AM My word!. I have just heard a bird 'sing' outside!. Ya-ya it's just a bird, but my word, did this bird sing!. I have never heard this call before. Hopefully, it's still around tomorrow!.
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It's Hot, But Not As You Know It
Hey, it's 'warm' But, from a English point of view, its 'too hot' It's not. The USA is baking.
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Little Things In Life that Are exciting #69
Open road, no traffic, hot, and sweeping corners. (this is from YOG's point of view, and she KNOWS the corners, the smoothness, and the line).
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Little Things In Life that Are Exciting #68
Pushing glass bottles through the hole in the recycling bin, and hearing the glass shatter...
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The Asia Business Report On BBC
Ah, nights, how some never see, what I see, except those who are travelling. A few years ago, I always remember watching CNN when in hotel rooms while in business or holiday.
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Life Lessons #435
Air Fresheners... What about just keeping things clean. Or perhaps..JUST OPENING A WINDOW.
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Sometimes The News Is Good!
It will be MEN who will get this piece of off-the-wall advice, and story..
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Little Things In Life That Are Exciting #67
Driving ACROSS an empty car park, in total disregard for the normal route. Fast..
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Writing....with A PEN
Remember them. Perhaps you don't, if you're under 20, that we used to write in longhand..yip, everything joined up and stuff.
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My Nieces
I have been unfortunate, or fortunate, depending on my/your view on it, not to have any children (that I am aware of......) BUT I am, in my opinion, profoundly fortunate to have FOUR Nieces.
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London And The Olympics
I urge all those who are able, to take a trip into Central-West London, Thames area, at NIGHT.
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Life Lessons #434
SubTitle: Things I always knew, and you did too about eating. Sweetener, Is NOT good for you, regardless of what they say.
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My Mothers' Mugging
Crime in South Africa, as you probably know, is a real and personal thing to EVERY family. And I could write pages in people's stories, and the lengths people go to, to protect themselves and family.
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Life Lessons #433
Toothpaste in your eye is not a good idea, no matter how it got in there.
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Life lessons #432
When running your large expensive motorcycle, be aware that the exhaust may be hot to the touch. (you really do need to trust me on this).
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Life Lessons #431 Add-on
Don't eat excessive Cloves of Garlic before entering a public Sauna. (you know why) ((you may not remember, but try to, ok?)).
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My Sister
Ahh, how times passes. My Younger Sister, (ok I only have one!) has just celebrated her 17th Wedding anniversary. And my GodDaughter (her Youngest),celebrated her 12th on Friday.
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Real Newspaper Headline From News24.com
Police probe man who cooked own genitals.
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Life Lessons #431
Don't Fart in a public Sauna, even if you're alone. You know why...
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If a word ending in -ing is a action, what action is a lemm-ing?.
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Chemical Cosh
I confess, Again, I have reverted to attempting a 'Chemical Cosh' to numb the inner demons of emptiness.
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Time And Again, Time
Time: When we are on our 'Death Bed' some if us will truly wish we had more of.
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Pride May Kill
Well..it will probably Kill me. Although, it will probably be said it was the cancer/virus/accident/disease etc etc etc. And I Don't digress. One thing I was brought up with, was the concept of Pride.
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Before-After-Life.
Much to come on this. Chatting to my Dad, while on a walk out in the (rare for this weather) sun, a woman drove by, that I mentioned look like his Mom, my Gran, He agreed.
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Memories Of Train And Travel
I grew up in South Africa. You probably know this by now. What you probably don't realise, is that unlike the UK and Europe, or the States, South Africa also HAD a very good rail system.
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Plenty Of Ghosts In The Cubard
A few years back, someone told me that our relationship, that had ended many years previously, was a result of her parents not being happy with me as a person, and that I was from the 'wrong...
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The UNbalance Of Media
After listening to BBC2, and a chat about NLP, I have to comment, and here is my Unbiased Comment.
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Missing Bits As You Age
I can't explain here, but what I do for 'a living/work' is really Odd, but at the same time, at the edge of technology, while being frankly 'kak' on occasion.
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Bright Stuff
Just back from work, ya, it's 3:24am.. Winds' howling. It was interesting out there!. On TV.. TOWIE, I've never seen this, but, I am amazed.
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Unmatched On Match
Taste is a fickle thing. I have, in the past met people in social circles, and although, as mentioned in another Blog, I am still single and Unmarried.
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Marriage Pots And Lids
Every Pot has its Lid, it is said, and some pots have the wrong lid, I agree, but I am a pot that has never had that lid.
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Crying For Africa
I am from Africa. I was born there. I grew up there. I am no longer there. But I cry for her..
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Knowing
I have seen the Rich, I know my place..
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My Made-Up Stats
I often spend (ok all the time) a large portion of my day outdoors, and have noticed...that in London, there is a definite bias towards Strawberry Blond and Redheads in the hair colour of woman the...
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The Indian Brave Dream
Oh how strange. To have a dream of being an Red Indian. I have no idea where THAT popped from, no TV, book or Internet memory of having seen anything that would have triggered it.
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Posting
Well, we all start somewhere, and I am somewhere, and this is the start..
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