Author Archives: odeboyz

Book Review: Dov Alfon ~ A long night in Paris (translated Daniella Zamir)

Posted on February 18, 2019 by odeboyz

Dov Alfon is an Israeli who’s novel is autobiographical. He was an intelligence officer in an elite unit- 8200. A lot of the action is centred on this unit. The majority of the action is based in Paris. Away from … Continue reading →

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An African Lumberjack

Posted on February 18, 2019 by odeboyz

An African lumberjack is interviewing for a job at a major logging company. The foreman decides to take a practical route and hands the lumberjack an axe. “Take a couple swings at that tree over there,” the foreman said. The … Continue reading →

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I enjoy proper music

Posted on February 17, 2019 by odeboyz

Not the brash, brain numbing trash As depicted by, young, strutting peacocks Their brand of noise, I find irritating To the point where I try not to listen. Recently, whilst in a crowded pub People were all talking at once … Continue reading →

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A Chinese epigram about religion

Posted on February 14, 2019 by odeboyz

‘Man is born, ages and dies, the gods in heaven don’t care.’ Küng, Dinah Lee. A Visit From Voltaire (Kindle Locations 5601-5602). Eyes and Ears. Kindle Edition. Chris

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Queen to f4

Posted on February 14, 2019 by odeboyz

Ray H.

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Three Fishermen meet a mermaid

Posted on February 11, 2019 by odeboyz

Three fishermen came upon a mermaid She offered them one wish each. The first fisherman asked her to: “Double my IQ,” which the mermaid did immediately. To his surprise, he started reciting Shakespeare fluently. The second fisherman was very impressed. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Chris Gayle with Tom Fordyce ~ Six Machine: I don’t like cricket…I love it

Posted on February 11, 2019 by odeboyz

Gayle’s book is the antidote to the constipated, self-aware, PR fuelled, seriously ghosted British autobiographic sports books I’m used to. It’s vibrant, insightful and magnificent. Chris is a superstar and loves it. As the best batsman in the world he … Continue reading →

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Being a Chinese billionaire isn’t all glamour

Posted on February 7, 2019 by odeboyz

Mortality rate notwithstanding, what’s more disturbing is how these mega wealthy souls met their demise. According to China Daily, 15 were murdered, 17 committed suicide, seven died from accidents and 19 died from illness. Oh, yes, and 14 were executed. … Continue reading →

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A snowman in Manchester

Posted on February 7, 2019 by odeboyz

https://www.andrewbrooksartist.com/about/ This is a really good site for photographs Chris  

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Country Dancing: Thornhill Road School

Posted on February 6, 2019 by odeboyz

In 1949 I started my school life at Thornhill Road Infant School. The Second World War had ended four years earlier and rationing was still firmly in place. Although my family, (two older brothers,  Mum and Dad), were poor, we … Continue reading →

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