Category Archives: Humour

A Benny Hill* joke

Posted on May 17, 2015 by odeboyz

Just because no one complains doesn’t mean that all parachutes are perfect. *Benny Hill was a British comedian who enjoyed great success on TV between 1960 and 1983. (Chris)

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Zimmer Frame

Posted on May 12, 2015 by odeboyz

Displaying his balletic agility, and with Perspiration violating his upper lip Jim and his Zimmer are in harmony. Man and machine bonded together. A naturally graceful athlete Jim is Finely tuned in mind and body Ageing, an unnoticed triviality, Eye-catchingly … Continue reading →

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Managers are born not made

Posted on May 12, 2015 by odeboyz

“I can’t sit still and see another man slaving and working. I want to get up and superintend, and walk round with my hands in my pockets, and tell him what to do. It is my energetic nature. I can’t … Continue reading →

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An uncompromising Social Worker

Posted on April 21, 2015 by odeboyz

“Death to all those who would whimper and cry.” Bob Dylan Tombstone Blues 1965

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How Long is a Piece of String?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by odeboyz

A question that started In Dar Es Salaam Has puzzled us all Since the whole World began. The question is asked And left dangling there… No answer is offered, It just isn’t fair. If an answers not wanted. Well that’s … Continue reading →

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The Odeboyz* Behemoth Fund

Posted on April 10, 2015 by odeboyz

INTRODUCTION 10th JULY 2017 I made five recommendations in 2015 and I felt it only fair to return to what was written then. As I noted the objective was income plus the possibility capital growth. That objective has been achieved. … Continue reading →

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Two Very English Jokes

Posted on March 31, 2015 by odeboyz

One Argument Jim and his wife have only had one argument in their married life. It began on their wedding day. Grey Socks God invented grey socks so that Englishmen won’t be embarrassed wearing sandals. (Mike W.)

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CAR FOR SALE

Posted on March 17, 2015 by odeboyz

Ultra Low Mileage by ONE Careful Driver  BUYER COLLECTS (Chris)  

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Ken Dodd: Comedian and Tax Avoider*, 1989

Posted on March 3, 2015 by odeboyz

Ken Dodd’s lawyer at the trial: “Some accountants are comedians, but comedians are never accountants.” George Carman QC (Dodd was acquitted) How Ken Dodd began his act after the trial “Good evening, my name is Kenneth Arthur Dodd; singer, photographic … Continue reading →

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Fancy a City Break?

Posted on February 24, 2015 by odeboyz

Riyadh on Friday; Jerusalem on Saturday; Belfast on Sunday (Chris)

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