Red Road

This is the road I drive along to get to work each day, the red bit is for buses, you might have guessed that. Just a bit back there is a bit of road that has a dull green area on it, this was a designated crossing area for frogs, but it didn't work very well.

Joke

A woman was in town on a shopping trip. She began her day finding the most perfect shoes in the first shop and a beautiful dress on sale in the second. In the third everything had just been reduced to a fiver. Then her mobile phone rang. It was a female doctor notifying her that her husband had just been in a terrible accident and was in critical condition and in the ICU. The woman told the doctor to inform her husband where she was and that she'd be there as soon as possible.

As she hung up she realized she was leaving what was shaping up to be her best day ever in the shops. She decided to get in a couple of more shops before heading to the hospital.

She ended up shopping the rest of the morning, finishing her trip with a cup of coffee and a beautiful coffee slice complimentary from the last shop. She was jubilant. Then she remembered her husband. Feeling guilty, she dashed to the hospital. She saw the doctor in the corridor and asked about her husband's condition. The lady doctor glared at her and shouted, "You went ahead and finished your shopping trip, didn't you? I hope you're proud of yourself! While you were out for the past four hours enjoying yourself in town, your husband has been languishing in the Intensive Care Unit! It's just as well you went ahead and finished, because it will be more than likely the last shopping trip you ever take! For the rest of his life he will require round the clock care. And you'll now be his carer!" The woman was feeling so guilty she broke down and sobbed. The doctor then chuckled and said, "I'm just pulling your leg. He's dead. What'd you buy?"

Quartered Queen

Apologies if this is predictable, but wifey suggested it, and Cindra kind of dropped hints with her previous Elton reference.

Pointed Pendant

Back to nessa's game today, Allthough this is obviously a pointed pendant, it is also inscribed on the back with "Bugger Off". If that upsets anybody, read it again. Now what the hell am I going to do for Quartered Queen?

Conkers

We went out conkering today, it kind of brings out the kid in you, but when you look at them closely, aren't they gorgeous?

4

A busy day yesterday, Harry's birthday, and to save you asking, yes that is me on the cake.

More things wot I know

You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes, after that, you'd better have a big willy or huge boobs.

Orange Opponent

I know I'm only small, but I'll take you on.

Little lion

In all senses

Nine Noses

The other band members weren't sure about the drummers suggestion for their band name.

Things wot I know

You can't make someone love you. All you can do is stalk them and hope they panic and give in.

Mean Melon

I grew 7 melons this year, when I added the weight of all of them together, this one was the mean melon.

Kind Kitten

I know I killed mummy mouse, but I let the babies go.

The Adelphi Rocked

I went to the Adelphi last night, not been there for about 15 years, good to see it hasn't changed. The first act defied description, but was entertaining none the less. The second band, I think hailed from Lincoln and might of been called The Rise, but don't quote me on that. They were good, producing several anthemic punk tunes, with a particularly good bass line. The main support were a French punk band called "Guerilla Poubelle", now Hull is not well known for it's acceptance of Johnny Foreigner, but the audience embraced them with a very genuine warmth. The band, clearly appreciated this and ripped through a set of excellent Gallic punk rock. Geurilla Poubelle are also the first band I have seen with a resident artist onstage, a bit like Bez with crayons. On to the main act, "Sonic Boom Six", who provided a fantastic, full of energy set. The audience loved them, they loved us, and hopefully they will be back soon. So after all those rubbish bands of the 80's, Manchester finally comes up with a good 'un!

Jumping Jaguar

Innocent Igloo

It wasn't me guv.

Humble House

Our house of course is much bigger than this one!

More Nessa Stuff

One funny fender and one golden gesture.

Passion

This is from our back garden, apparently they grow quite well in Oregon USA too.

Excited Elephant

So I'm walking along and this bloke offers me a job, you get to take people away he says, ha ha. Then the next day I won the lottery, and then I hear I'm appearing in some weird game invented by Nessa, and then to cap it all, mum says I can have a party tomorrow.

Garibaldi or Bourbons

The local rag, The Hull Daily Mail has an offer of free biscuits on Tuesday, I'm struggling to cope with the excitement. I wonder what their target group is with this offer? At least now that the council has stopped free school meals for all children, there appears to be an alternative!

Dangerous Dog

Made in China by Mattell allegedly.

Creepy Caterpillar

One creepy caterpillar and a slimy slug for good measure.

Waves on the Humber

Getting away from Nessa's game for a while, this was taken a few days ago on Hessle Foreshore. You will hear that it was quite windy.

Bald Bench

Exhibit a & b m'lud, one bench with hair and one without any hair. Just as a side issue, anyone new arriving at this blog will probably think I'm completely bonkers.

Angry Art

It's called Angry Art, Nessa will understand why it is here, as will those of you who visit her. I'm hoping the fact that you have to look real close to see the writing will make you angry (yes I know it's tenuous!)

Amazing dancing leaf

I shot this video this morning, there is no camera trickery, I promise.

Smile

So I said "smile".

Music meme

I nicked this from Dave W and appreciate that it will mean very little to the few regulars I have, but allow me a little indulgence, and I will return to normal posting soon!

Before you do anything else, pick 10 favourite bands/artists:-

1. The Clash
2. Stone Roses
3. The Enemy
4. The View
5. Carter USM
6. Radiohead
7. Ash
8. Rancid
9. Manic Street Preachers
10. Motorhead

What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
Anyone Can Play Guitar (except me)

What is your favourite album of 8?
And Out Come The Wolves

What is your favourite lyric of 5?
Once in a blue, your dreams come true, and someone's looking out for you. (Let's get Tattoos)

What is your favourite song by 7?
A Life Less Ordinary

Is there a song of 3 that makes you sad?
Happy Birthday, Jane. Completely different to anything else they've done.

What is your favourite song by 2?
Bye Bye Badman

What is your favourite song by 9?
Design for Life

What is your favourite album by 1?
Obviously the box set with everything on!

How did you get into 3?
Saw the video for "It's not OK" on MTV.

What is your favourite song by 4?
The Don

Who is your favourite band member in 9?
Nicky Wire for the fact that he refuses to kiss any woman except his wife, and if that's not true, I've quite liked some of the dresses he's worn.

Is there a song by 8 that makes you sad?
Old Friend, not exactly sad, but helps you remember those no longer with us.

What is your favourite song by 10?
Bomber, because I used to fly one.

Which album of 2 has influenced you the most?
You really need to ask?

Well that was a bit of a mammoth post, how many of you made it to the end? (be honest now!)

Flamingoland

Blogger wouldn't let me post the video I did of today's day trip, so you get 3 photos from Flamingoland instead. They are entitled, "Bad hair day", "say aaaahhh" and "majestic", you work out which goes with which.

We went for a walk by the river this morning, something we used to do a lot, when we lived in the area. It was sunny and quite warm, so a pleasant time was had by all. However the highlight of the day was yet to come when I spotted the Mighty Dave Windass in ASDA.

Whoop, Whoop

On Saturday we went to Hornsea Mere, which is reputably the biggest pond in Europe, or something like that. We were lucky enough to see a Mute swan with it's cygnets and also the much rarer Whooper Swan.

So, we went to Filey Brigg, and whilst I took photos of birds, wifey caught critters in the rock pools with the kids. Who do you think had most fun?

The beautiful Peaseholm Park in Scarborough.

Why does he call you donkey?

eeaw, eeaw, eeaw he always calls me that.

A couple of Turnstones doing their thing.

Jack

This is Jack, we met him at Goathland. I've never read a Harry Potter book or seen a Harry Potter film, but I do know that some of the film was filmed at Goathland station, maybe Jack was in it, does anyone recognise him?

Sea level

and this is the view as you leave the harbour.

and when we looked down from the top of the 99 steps, this is what we saw. Later in the day, Katie and me walked the full length of the furthest pier. The last bit can be quite scary, especially if there is any wind, but I was ok because Katie held my hand.

Abbey

When we got to the top of the 99 steps we saw this, we had a quick scout around but couldn't find any sign of Dracula, perhaps it was the wrong time of day. If you click on the photo and blow it up, notice how weather beaten the gravestones are.

Cake

This shop doesn't sell cakes, everything you see is actually soap. Tina wanted to have a look inside, but we didn't feel we could trust Harry, so Tina went in with Katie and me and Harry decided to climb the 99 steps up to Whitby Abbey.

A view of Whitby from Sandsend. I like the almost monochrome effect, which probably results from the photo being taken in the evening.

I like the atmosphere created by the sky on this picture. It was taken at Scaling Dam Reservoir in North Yorkshire.

More of the same

1 bird and 2 views, I'm spoiling you now. The bird is of course a Herring Gull, which you may recall seeing a little while ago. The views are of Robin Hood's Bay and May Beck.

Another bird, another waterfall

A pair of young swallows, and Mallyan Spout, near Goathland.

Been a while

The bird is a young Dipper and the main reason why I got the new camera (to take pictures of birds). The sheep are for those of you who don't like birds. For those of you who don't like sheep or birds, come back tomorrow.