Saturday, 2 August 2008
The best gag on the internet...
The creator/writer of Lab Rats was on the culture show last week. He said that all comedy at the moment is "wry and clever" and that sometimes he likes to just be silly. I agree with him. (Although I can't condone his writing of a very poor sitcom, that ironically is worryingly similar to the show within the show in 'Extras') However, I do agree with the sentiment. With that in mind I present to you the best gag on the internet, its silly, but great. It is something for which I can claim no credit, it belongs to Dave Gorman. Go to http://www.davegorman.com/ then click on "webcam" on the top nav bar... enjoy.
Jumping pillows
I'd never heard of these until a recent trip to Ash End Farm resulted in a happy half hour with Owen. Here's a picture of one (not the one at Ash End but similar as I didn't take a picture) ...
Essentially a large bouncy castle type material thingy that you can jump on with surprising results. Not being a trampolinist of any caliber, imagine my shock when I successfully completed a seat drop. I'd highly recommend popping along and giving it a go.
Essentially a large bouncy castle type material thingy that you can jump on with surprising results. Not being a trampolinist of any caliber, imagine my shock when I successfully completed a seat drop. I'd highly recommend popping along and giving it a go.
Wednesday, 30 July 2008
The best advert they can get?
Gillet's current advert campaign features two top sportsmen and Thiery Henry. Nicely posed, mean and moody. Here it is:
Now lets compare with the advert for Cranmer Hall (the Theological college attached to Durham University). They are very proud of the fact that three of their former students have made it as Bishops recently. Amazingly I know one of them well (Keith Sinclair on the far left) He married us, and baptized Owen. He was our parish priest for 5 years. I also have worked for Chris Edmonson, (in the middle) at Lee Abbey where he was warden. Just to make sure that its covered by someone I have e-mailed them both to poke fun at them for arguably the most ridiculous advert I have ever seen. Here it is:
There is so much to say:
1) One holding a bible, one a crucifix, and Keith hits the jackpot by holding a raazor - presumably a comment on his beard, but what has it got to do with God, Cranmer Hall etc etc. There should be more beards in the anglican church, not less.
2) None of them play sport (I've played touch rugby with Keith and Cricket with Chris - neither set the world alight)
3) Gillet's advert essentially suggest that if you are closely shaved women will drape themselves all over you. - Does this mean Bishops trainined at Cranmer get the same treatment?
4) The razor Keith is holding is a womens one
5) I assume the implication is that if you train at Cranmer you are likely to become a bishop... not sure about the message that sends.
But over all, and by far the most important thing (imagine Nelson from the simpsons...) Ha Ha... to all three.
Now lets compare with the advert for Cranmer Hall (the Theological college attached to Durham University). They are very proud of the fact that three of their former students have made it as Bishops recently. Amazingly I know one of them well (Keith Sinclair on the far left) He married us, and baptized Owen. He was our parish priest for 5 years. I also have worked for Chris Edmonson, (in the middle) at Lee Abbey where he was warden. Just to make sure that its covered by someone I have e-mailed them both to poke fun at them for arguably the most ridiculous advert I have ever seen. Here it is:
There is so much to say:
1) One holding a bible, one a crucifix, and Keith hits the jackpot by holding a raazor - presumably a comment on his beard, but what has it got to do with God, Cranmer Hall etc etc. There should be more beards in the anglican church, not less.
2) None of them play sport (I've played touch rugby with Keith and Cricket with Chris - neither set the world alight)
3) Gillet's advert essentially suggest that if you are closely shaved women will drape themselves all over you. - Does this mean Bishops trainined at Cranmer get the same treatment?
4) The razor Keith is holding is a womens one
5) I assume the implication is that if you train at Cranmer you are likely to become a bishop... not sure about the message that sends.
But over all, and by far the most important thing (imagine Nelson from the simpsons...) Ha Ha... to all three.
Monday, 28 July 2008
Wedding Games
Went to Kate's (from work) wedding this saturday. The big dilemma was what to do, after a bit of a dance and some drinking, and being sociable types keen to intermingle with the other wedding guests, we set ourselves the challenge of being photographed with as many of the brides family (who we had never met before) as possible. Below are the greatest hits. Big points for both the mother and father of the bride, small points for a two cousins, and a brother. Other shots of great aunt and uncle and another cousin didn't make it as they are horribly blurred/dark. Good fun.
Welwyn
A visit to Welwyn to see George (Sarah and Tom's new baby) resulted in no photos of George - Doh.
Still, here's some shots of other stuff.
Still, here's some shots of other stuff.
Sunday, 20 July 2008
The best game in the world
Seriously - I'm not joking. I'd pay for this, but thanks to the wonders of the internet its free: http://www.miniclip.com/games/magic-pen/en/
Its easy to do, but try and make some seriously ambitious structures then it becomes really fun.
Annoyingly (and pretty much as normal) my little sister is miles better at this than me, if you want to get some tips you can mail her at goodateverything@withouttrying.org.uk
Its easy to do, but try and make some seriously ambitious structures then it becomes really fun.
Annoyingly (and pretty much as normal) my little sister is miles better at this than me, if you want to get some tips you can mail her at goodateverything@withouttrying.org.uk
Saturday, 5 July 2008
Wednesday, 2 July 2008
McQueen Stickers
A present of 100 McQueen stickers from Sarah, Tom and Harry proved a big hit. He used all 100 in one sitting...
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Part 119 of the relentless Aidan Photo marathon
Here's a few more... (including a glimpse at his first bath - see Flickr for more)
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