Author Archives: odeboyz

The £50 Adventure: Chapter 3

Posted on December 19, 2014 by odeboyz

Training was going on apace and the committee were beginning to understand their roles and how to work together as a team. We knew it wouldn’t be long before we were ready to start appointing staff. We looked at where … Continue reading →

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Sound Advice from the Old Testatment

Posted on December 16, 2014 by odeboyz

Eat, drink and be merry Ecclesiastes 8:15 and Isaiah 23:13 (Chris)  

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Country Scene

Posted on December 16, 2014 by odeboyz

An intermittent gentle breeze Softly tumbles old autumn leaves Down the quiet dark lane Only to twirl and swirl In a timeless stricken dance. The young fox – nose up sniffs the changeling air Intent ears ever alert Searching the … Continue reading →

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My Christmas present failures (and a solution to this misery)

Posted on December 13, 2014 by odeboyz

Originally posted on By the factory wall:
Billy Bob Thornton enjoying Christmas If Christmas is about anything it is about unrealistic expectations. It is a time when we try to turn something immaterial – love – into something material: presents.…

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Biblical Ambiguity and Action

Posted on December 12, 2014 by odeboyz

The Bible is an account of religious experiences. It is used as a template for day-to-day life by many people and even in official situations, such as ‘swearing on the Bible’. Jesus mocked overt, ostentatious signs of purity, which he … Continue reading →

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Odeboyz: behind the scenes

Posted on December 9, 2014 by odeboyz

  (Chris, Mike D. and Mike W)

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Astrophysics

Posted on December 9, 2014 by odeboyz

Nothing travels faster than the speed of light with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws. Douglas Adams The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy  (Chris)

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£50 Adventure: part 2

Posted on December 5, 2014 by odeboyz

The following year, despite receiving £25,171 in grants from the Government as well as £9,698 from the council, our section 16 agent fleeced us of £20,433 in administration fees. Our newly formed committee of 15 residents thought this was daylight robbery. The … Continue reading →

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The Old Kettle

Posted on December 2, 2014 by odeboyz

Our old Kettle Was almost part of Our black iron coal range In the kitchen. Its trusty companion A china teapot Decorated with festooned roses Waited in expectation. So many times The old brass tap Over the corner sink Filled … Continue reading →

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An Uncompromising Librarian

Posted on December 2, 2014 by odeboyz

Jim: “Where do I find Tony Blair’s* autobiography? Librarian (without looking up): “Fiction.” *UK Prime Minister 1997- 2007 (Chris)

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