Tag Archives: humour

RAF Trainee Paratroopers

Posted on October 7, 2025 by odeboyz

As the new recruits were shown round the garrison they were taken to the parachute store room. They met the sergeant responsible for safety. After demonstrating how parachutes are packed he asked if there were any questions. Fred asked if … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Rory Stewart ~ Politics on the edge: A memoir from within (2023)

Posted on September 21, 2024 by odeboyz

Political memoirs are exercises in self-glorification. This makes them tedious unless well-written with colourful ‘assassinations’ that are stiletto sharp. Stewart’s book is successful. His critique of David Cameron and Boris Johnson is masterful. His pen portraits of fellow MPs doesn’t … Continue reading →

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You brought them with you

Posted on March 2, 2024 by odeboyz
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Roxy, the Labrador, at the movies

Posted on March 17, 2022 by odeboyz

Roxy wagged his tail when the hero appeared but growled at the villain. Ruth, who was sitting behind him was intrigued. She tapped Jim on the shoulder, “Your dog is extraordinary. I’ve never seen anything like it!” “He’s surprised me … Continue reading →

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Ever met one like this?

Posted on September 18, 2021 by odeboyz
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A step too far

Posted on December 31, 2018 by odeboyz

Two campers are hiking in the woods when one is bitten on the rear end by a rattlesnake. “I’ll go into town for a doctor,” the other says. He runs ten miles to a small town and finds the doctor … Continue reading →

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Authors are born not made

Posted on May 4, 2018 by odeboyz

A little girl was staying with her grandparents, who worshipped the ground she walked on. Her grand-dad was surprised to see her pounding away on the laptop with intense concentration. “What are you doing, my little treasure?” “Writing a novel.” … Continue reading →

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Adroit thinking rewarded

Posted on March 9, 2018 by odeboyz

A senior citizen bought a brand new BMW Z4 convertible and drove it out of the salesroom. Taking off down the motorway, he floored it to 120mph, enjoying the wind blowing through what little hair he had left. “Amazing!” he … Continue reading →

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A courageous Italian Spy

Posted on January 12, 2018 by odeboyz

Three French, English and Italian spies are captured. The Frenchman is tortured for two hours before he tells all of his secrets.  The Frenchman is thrown back into the cell and the English spy is next. He’s tortured him for … Continue reading →

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A convenient miracle

Posted on December 8, 2017 by odeboyz

An Irish priest was stopped for speeding in west London. The police officer smells alcohol on the priest’s breath and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car. He says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” “Just water,” … Continue reading →

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