Month May 2002
Bananas
Reading time: < 1 min Monkey mascot elected mayor. OK I know I should follow this link with a serious commentary on the state of local politics, but I’m sorry I can’t. Not sure which is better, his slogan of “free bananas for schoolchildren”, or the fact that Peter Mandelson was seen skulking about in the background as the monkey…
21 years young
Reading time: < 1 min The weekend looms, ominous and foreboding. First up, early night (ha ha heard it!) tonight. Tomorrow morning, weather dependant, cut grass and wash car. Pack overnight bag, drive past Hillington to fill car with helium balloons, and onto Dumbarton. Top tip: if you ever have to transport a lot of helium balloons, take along a…
Hue are you?
Reading time: < 1 min Dewey Colour System (via Phoxxe via Catherine). BLUE PURPLE WHITE: You’re a Problem Solver You are constantly considering what else each person or situation requires. You want to know what is missing. During this period of mulling things over, others might view you as passive or quiet.
Voting
Reading time: < 1 min Compulsory Voting. Interesting idea and I support the main principle however, as with most things in this country, I fear it would just be something else that would be badly managed. The loop holes will be exploited, and the usual people will get around the system – you know, the ones claiming 3 lots of…