Author Archives: odeboyz

Theresa May: an unlucky political general

Posted on July 7, 2017 by odeboyz

“I know he’s a good general, but is he lucky?” Napoleon Early evidence suggested that Theresa May was a lucky political general. Political accidents fell in place in exactly the right order for her to emerge as Prime Minister in … Continue reading →

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Nationwide Building Society: July 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by odeboyz

Along with virtually every other bank and building society Nationwide work hard at attracting savers. This is their latest offering and in truth it isn’t bad i.e. it is quite attractive. However it is locking savers into negative interest rates … Continue reading →

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Stage Winner: Tour de France

Posted on July 4, 2017 by odeboyz

Expectation embraced him, Ethereal forward movement knowing His moment. The peloton glowed on the Empty road, a heavenly glow. A road; surfaceless; frictionless. Exquisite athleticism. Supernatural being in and on a bike Human fragilities disappeared Transcended into a new dimension … Continue reading →

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A disappointed Tory writes in the Evening Standard, June 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by odeboyz

For Theresa May 10 Downing Street has become a death cell. Although no date has been set for her execution, there can be no appeal. What other verdict could there be? She has already entered the record books. The worst … Continue reading →

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A very curious funeral procession

Posted on June 30, 2017 by odeboyz

A Jewish man was leaving a convenience store with his espresso when he noticed a most unusual Italian funeral procession approaching the nearby cemetery. A black hearse was followed by another one about 50 feet behind this was followed by … Continue reading →

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A Scottish stoat: a cute killer

Posted on June 30, 2017 by odeboyz

Graham/Del

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My disabled son and SCOPE

Posted on June 29, 2017 by odeboyz

This is a true story about my then young family. My eldest daughter Rita was about eleven years old whilst my three sons Terry, Steven and Robert were seven, five and three. So from about 1982 I was wearing several community … Continue reading →

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The Pearl Levitt theory of pain management

Posted on June 28, 2017 by odeboyz

What can’t be cured must be endured. Chris

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All Political Careers -End in Tears

Posted on June 27, 2017 by odeboyz

Arrogance, surrounds her, ambivalence blinds her Ignorance dogs her, whilst her Ministers plot Some say weeks, others a month or two – all the while, With no mandate, no authority, little if any support. How to regain the high ground, … Continue reading →

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An Australian golfers priorities

Posted on June 19, 2017 by odeboyz

A Catholic priest, an Indian doctor, a rich Chinese businessman and an Australian professional golfer were waiting for a particularly slow group of golfers in front of them. The Aussie fumed, ‘What’s with those blokes? We must have been waiting … Continue reading →

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