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Hello, flying through From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (2 days old)

I actually managed to get 2 numbers on last nights lottery instead of the usual 0 or 1, still four numbers off getting anywhere but hey ho the story of my life ;) Almost the weekend and I know that… more

Lucky Avrilo From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (2 days old)

Our next door neighbour, Dave, came back to ours after the pub for a farewell jam session. He'd brought his bass, I played keyboards and Mr A got manic on the drums. Great session! My keyboards have g… more

In Praise of Braised Beef From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (3 days old)

LAST NIGHTS DINNER Braised beef stew with Sweet Potatoe, Swede, Carrots, Garden Shallots, Dwarf Beans, Garden Garlic. Slices of Buttered Home Made Bread Mmmm it was really tasty, and the beef becom… more

Growing old Disgracefully From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (5 days old)

They tell me that age is a reletive thing, well try telling that to your body when every part of it is trying its best to go south no matter how hard you try to keep it up north! Now I dont actuall… more

MEME - Stolen shamlessly from Jembajr... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (5 days old)

Sociable Quiz - 20 Questions 1. Three names you go by, other than your given name: Little what is that?MagiK 2. Three screen names you've had: MMTLucid IllusionsTypical Scouse 3. Three physical thi… more

Using my blog for exactly what I opened it for... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (5 days old)

Memories!!!! This is a scan of the little piece of card that Tanya read from at our wedding. It was so cute, everyone laughed, even the registrar. I just thought "awwwww perfect!!!!" Click… more

Out for Lunch From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (5 days old)

We've been invited to a friend's house for a sunday roast, leaving soon....I'd better take a large bib along. LAST NIGHTS DINNER Fresh Sardines Grilled with a squeeze (good word for Scrabble) of L… more

I see I can fix my tags! From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (8 days old)

It's hassle but because I'm not a moaner (ish) I would just like to thank blog.co.uk for the opportunity to do this. You're succeeding in winning me back!… more

Avrilo Scrabbling Online From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (8 days old)

This Scrabble online business is taking up time, and I can't keep away! I lost a game by the skin of my teeth. I lost an A and went over my time limit. If I'd have put it in place I'd have won. Still… more

Thrusday Tuttings From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (9 days old)

I was not sure what I should write about today, my mind is a blank, well actually it isn't a blank it is full to overflowing, the problem is that the stuff whizzing round in there wont stay still long… more

Avrilo discovers online Scrabble From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (9 days old)

DINNER Bangers n Mash Brocolli Played my second game of online Scrabble and managed to use all my letters in my first go! I scored 72 with 'pinkers' the opposition then gave up the game. I lost t… more

That naughty meme thingy! From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (10 days old)

1. Is there anyone of your friends that you would ever consider having sex with? yes 2. Sex in the morning, afternoon or night? Would depend on who I was with, but usually all three ;) 3. What… more

Wednesday bump day From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (10 days old)

Do you ever wonder how the days can go so fast one minute and so slow the next? I guess it depends on what you are doing as to how fast the time seems to pass, enjoyment makes time pass so quickly and… more

Avrilo Carrys on Crotcheting From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (10 days old)

The black mohair beanie hat I'm crotcheting (that word looks just wrong when I stare at it,) is developing expontentially. Which means that I've made it too small and am adjusting it by crotcheting ar… more

Tis Tuesday From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (11 days old)

It is a sad thing when someone achieves their dream only to have to give it up because of the things that life has thrown at them in the past twelve months, my friend is having to do this and I am hel… more

Menu of the Day Goes Italian From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (11 days old)

DINNER Pizza's X 2. Margharita and Pepperoni with added Capers, Olives and Artichoke Hearts Salad a la Moi Beligian Chocolate Ice Cream Yesterday I made a delicious stew with Braised Beef n fr… more

Good Monday morning From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (12 days old)

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The Wonderful Hectic Egg From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (13 days old)

Hectic Egg are a duo keeping punk alive and well. This is a live performance filmed at the Royal Albert Hall last month. More of them on utube. Enjoy. … more

Snippets, overheard? From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (14 days old)

There is something quite comical about the snippets one overhears while out and about, the half sentences, utterings of people passing by as they converse with their friends, partners, family. I alway… more

The Friday Five From Teri_R in Rotherham Family (14 days old)

As seen here 1. Do you have a favourite part of autumn? Halloween - Bonfire Night. I love the excitement of Halloween and also the closeness of our world and the spirit world. The smell off bonf… more

What would you do? From Teri_R in Rotherham Family (14 days old)

Makes me feel sick to think about it, but if my child has been one of the abused at the Day Nursery in Plymouth, I would want to know. Would you??? Read the article here… more

Zen and the Art of Sudoko From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (14 days old)

I imagine a few of you might have read the book 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycling,' which was popular in the 80's, or even earlier. Anyway, it was a good, thoughtful read and I thought of it when I dec… more

The monkey on my shoulder From lyndlj in Just Me!! The Butterfly effect (15 days old)

You may (or may not) have noticed a distinct lack of morning posts over the last four days or so. I made a decision last week and on Monday I lay down the gauntlet so to speak and have been attempting… more

Farewell Deleted Tags From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (16 days old)

i-spy-something-the-colour-of......... | poems-left-on-roof-of-car..... | menu-of-the-day-in-song | dreams-of-a-nation-riding-on-barak-obama | johnathon-richmond-and-the-modern-lovers-song-ti… more

In fact, that's just so shit... From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (16 days old)

How the fuck else am I supposed to tag "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"??????? Its the name of the fucking film. God I am pissed off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not chance am I paying for this a… more

Destroy my blog history please! From MagicalMysteryTour ^Pro in MAgical mySTERy tour... (16 days old)

Some of the tags that have been deleted were very important to me. Especially the Tess ones, but hey thanks for doing this bcuk! And to be informed in a message WITHOUT links to the blogs so I can… more

Avrilo gets into a funky Latin Groove From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (16 days old)

Just back from a Scarabella rehearsal, the last one with all 5 of us before Brenda goes on her grand European tour for 3 months. We went through the set and surprised ourselves at how well we remembe… more

Look At The Moon! From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (17 days old)

Wow! I've just been outside, looking at the moon through binoculars and can see the detail of the seas and even craters! Amazing! Lots of exclamation marks...... Do it. Do it. Do it. It'll make … more

Great British Film - Harry Brown From Teri_R in Rotherham Family (17 days old)

Last night, Lee & I had a, long overdue, night out. Thanks to our friends at See Film First I managed to get tickets for the preview of Michael Caine's new film - Harry Brown. I shy away fro… more

Worra Lotta Rain From avrilo in Menu of the Day and Chat (17 days old)

Nodding off to Dreamland to the incessant beat of torrential rain hammering on the roof. Blooming Minnie cat again wakes me up at some ungodly hour to go out. Damn cat! When she gets put out for the n… more