Author Archives: odeboyz

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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Horse Racing: a joke

Posted on April 8, 2014 by odeboyz

When the winner of the Grand National got back to the stables he remarked to the horse in the next box, “Well that boosted my self- esteem!”

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The Hermit of Hull.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by odeboyz

Lived in his days It seems awaiting The long coats From over the fields. Priests and Doctors To shatter the days He was happiest in     Pondering the question. Were each days we live? As moon follows day, The ‘Kraken’ of … Continue reading →

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