Author Archives: odeboyz

Spike Milligan’s Crossword for Idiots*

Posted on September 3, 2014 by odeboyz

Clues 1 Across: First letter of the alphabet 1 Down:   The indefinite article *An Equal Opportunities Crossword .

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Slippers

Posted on September 2, 2014 by odeboyz

Dad’s slippers lay crumpled by his dresser Together matched, waiting in vain Idle these five days – past forgotten Soft chequered uppers, of faded silk-cotton. Just a week ago they shuffled slowly A few inches at a time Dad bent … Continue reading →

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A Very Unusual Charity: Eton College

Posted on August 29, 2014 by odeboyz

Eton College is the principal fee paying school in Britain. Surprisingly, it’s also a charity. As a result, those who attend Eton are subsidised by the taxpayer.  Charities in Britain have a number of finanacial advantages reflecting their charitable work: … Continue reading →

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Raising Academic Standards: a statistical joke

Posted on August 25, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim moved from Cambridge to Oxford and raised the academic standards of both universities. (Chris)

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Happiness

Posted on August 25, 2014 by odeboyz

I’ll try anything to be happy- Cartoons, romcoms, disco nights, Gambling, drinking, driving maniacally, Flirting at work, flirting with strangers. Church- going, volunteering Being pleasantly aloof and unthreatening, Buying clothes, shoes, presents, Looking sad, looking jolly, looking ill. What more … Continue reading →

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The Hackney Saga

Posted on August 22, 2014 by odeboyz

Bob Beavis, my senior carpenter, was a great asset to me in that within his apprenticeship he had been taught how to become more than just a carpenter but a skilled joiner he used to overcome any technical problems. For … Continue reading →

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Town Hall Mouse

Posted on August 19, 2014 by odeboyz

“Well I declare”, said the Mayor with a stare – “There’s a mouse, just a sitting right there on my chair”. The Deputy Mayor looked over and said, “My goodness you’re right and its made it his bed”. The Mace … Continue reading →

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Marriage Guidance: Australian Style

Posted on August 19, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim: “My wife won’t speak to me. I want a divorce.” Marriage Counsellor: “Sounds pretty good to me. I’d think again if I were you.”

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Overseas Aid: Britain 1948

Posted on August 15, 2014 by odeboyz

David Cameron’s coalition government set a target for overseas aid in 2010, which is the central motif of his government’s humanitarian policy. His plan is to budget 0.7% of GDP annually and maintain that in a growing economy. Consequently the … Continue reading →

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Lenin* on Promiscuity

Posted on August 12, 2014 by odeboyz

Thirsty people don’t drink out of gutters. *The first leader of the Soviet Union, 1917- 24

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