Author Archives: odeboyz

More Paris.

Posted on May 2, 2014 by odeboyz

The dirty brick with the equally dirty windows looked down on the dingy street with cars parked both sides, so close together none could escape without the French “bumper shuffle”. Our close knit bunch of five couples were on the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Revolutionaries: a joke

Posted on April 29, 2014 by odeboyz

What did Chinese revolutionaries throw at the US embassy in Beijing? Visa applications.

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Goodbye Francis

Posted on April 29, 2014 by odeboyz

The last words exchanged“Have a nice holiday Frances”.“I will Mike” her voice strongBelying her eighty something years. Accompanied by her sisterThe mini-cab tooting impatiently They were off to the airportThe adventure to be savoured. Memories of the old countryStill thinking … Continue reading →

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The 9/11 Massacre: a statistical comment

Posted on April 25, 2014 by odeboyz

In 2001 2,416,425 Americans died. However, only 2985 of them really, really mattered. Those 2985 people were the victims of the 9/11 massacre orchestrated by Osama bin Laden. Immediately military action was called for, coalitions created and America was at … Continue reading →

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Opinion Poll: a surprise result

Posted on April 22, 2014 by odeboyz

In a public opinion survey, 1214 people in Liverpool were asked, “Which city is Britain’s second city?” 100% replied, “London” (Chris)

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My Designer Head

Posted on April 22, 2014 by odeboyz

My Rasta multi- coloured wig Makes a big statement. Setting off the new me. My engineers sculpted my face: A chin modelled on Michael Douglas and wide- spaced eyes like Ghenghis Khan’s, complete with an Imperial Roman nose. Genius chemists, … Continue reading →

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The beautiful City

Posted on April 18, 2014 by odeboyz

Some years ago (OK more than I should have let pass) a couple of our group of close friends suggested we visit Paris. Jan, was immediately up for it, but as always, all I could envisage was foreign food and … Continue reading →

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A Bob Monkhouse joke (1980s)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by odeboyz

People always say: “You’re a comedian, tell us a joke!” They don’t say: “You’re a politician, tell us a lie!”

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Gran’s great big iron mangle

Posted on April 15, 2014 by odeboyz

Gran’s great big iron Mangle   Granny had a mangle It really was a beast Squishy boiled bloated clothes It’s very favourite feast   Monday’s saw the wash board down And scrubbed the clothes were sent From the huge great … Continue reading →

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From Mark Twain to Barack Obama

Posted on April 11, 2014 by odeboyz
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