Various things that need to be put right!

In light of recent events, I feel that there are various issues that need to be addressed.
In a follow up to yesterday's post, it should be noted that it was not a chore to have Richard around for dinner yesterday, it was in fact a privilege to have not only an International Staff Songster, but also an illustrious territorial leader among us. For Richard is responsible for the Scouting (and Cubbing and Beavering) for the Salvation Army in the United Kingdom AND Ireland!
On top of all that he is a thoroughly nice bloke!
(See, now you have no excuse for beating me up on Wednesday!)

And, in a follow up to my post from Wednesday, I again propose a change of name for Tim Henman. I admit he is doing quite well, and is probably not quite as sissy as a hamster or guinea pig. Thus I can only suggest that he be called Terrier Tim. Yes, a little bit nasty, and maybe slightly dangerous, but still not up there with a tiger.

So that's it for the moment , but I might return after Terrier Tim triumphs against Mark Philipoopoo!

Fun Events of this Weekend

This weekend has been fairly eventful, with the amusing and/or notable bits starting on Thursday afternoon.
When I got out of Chelmsford rail station, who did I see but the YP Bandleader. Though there was something a little different about him. He was looking slightly more gifted in the nose department than I remember, for he had been at a Jewish wedding and, in wearing a skull cap (or yarmulke), had accepted the Semitic ways.
I supposed I should have expected it, with him being called David.
Therefore DTW should be renamed to David Dov Ben-Paul Wrightenstein.
(ed. David is, of course, the name of a Jewish king and Dov is Hebrew for bear (in honour of Dave's work hat)
Anyway!
Friday was a normal dull day at THQ, though I had a driving lesson, and shocked my instructor because I could do complex driving maneuvers in my "first" lesson.
By complex I mean moving off, changing gear, and the age-old left-hand reverse. Complex for a learner I guess.
Saturday was unproductive, especially as a result of my trip to Burtons Chelmsford. Evidently the only pair of the trousers I wanted left in the world are the ones that I took back for being too big!
I managed to sneak a quick peek at the private bit of the wedding, before tearing it up Longmead Avenue and nearly collapsing at the end.
After "freshening up" I went off to the wedding reception.
When I saw the blushing bride, who I am sure will agree can be described as being slightly unsubtle, I was greeted in a way you wouldn't expected to be greeted on a girl's wedding day! (I think it was "Hello Sexpot", but there may have been another term of endearment in there!)
Jo the bridesmaid (who felt like the best man and was looking beautiful) dragged me to the dance floor, where I would have looked stupid had Richard not been dragged up too!
Jo claimed that she only had 2 slow dances with me because I was rubbish the first time, but we both knew it was because I was the only handsome guy there!
Once Mr and Mrs Lewis were on their way, Lou (on her second trip to the reception) and I went for a drink in the village pub and talked about various people we knew.
Sunday was not quite as exciting, but we had Richard Mc I over for dinner. (We sure know how to have fun!)
Now I am off to bed, as I have to be up for work again tomorrow.

Wimbledon 2004

I know this is supposed to be a place for funnies, but I need a rant!
Why is it that while England are playing in Euro 2004, their best chance of winning a tournament in the past 20 years or so, "Neighbours" continues as normal, at 5.35 pm on either BBC1 or BBC2?
Yet when Wimbledon arrives, and it inevitably rains, they cancel "Neighbours" on both channels, in order to show a replay of Cliff Richard singing, or a 1974 match between two people we don't really care about! (By the way, 1974 was the last time there was any live play at Wimbledon!)
To top it all off, there will be a huge hype before "Tiger" Tim Henman's next match, when he will no doubt lose to some Eastern European blind dwarf with a limp. And why is he called "Tiger"?
Tigers are fierce, quick-witted, and deadly.
Henman isn't.
Thus, we should rename Tiger Tim to Guinea Pig Tim, or Hamster Tim, or some other fluffy and purposeless animal.
Rant over!

surreal meetings

I was just minding my own business at work today, when I sensed that someone was behind me. When I turned round, I was greeted by a familiar but somewhat unexpected face.
Yes, it was half of Gowans and Larsson
General John Gowans

That makes both of them I have seen!
(I met General John Larsson in the toilets of the Royal Albert Hall at Gospel Arts last year!)


Two generals in a year!
How I wish they did a Panini sticker set! I would be storming through it!

Hastings - Rink Band pt 2

So we did the festival, and packed up and left.
Andy and I made our way to the car park, in preparation for the drive back to Essex.
What ensued can only be described as a living comedy

Andy "This is the door I came out of"
This door is locked
Andy "Oh! We'll try the next one!"
Also locked
Tim "Let's walk round and have a look!
All doors and shutters are decidedly shut and locked
Andy "Oh!"
Tim "Let's go and see in the control room"
Brief pause as the security man notices us
Security Man "I can let you out, if I can find a key for this door, oh, and there is a £10 charge too"
Another wait as he finds the key, and we scrape together ten quid to give to the "nice" man

So, after a long day, a big concert and a prolonged wait in Hastings town centre, we got on our way!

Happy days!

By the way, England have just trounced the Croatians! 4-2!

Hastings - Rink Band

This week I have mainly been at Hastings with Regent Hall Band, but also at home with my mum (yes, it was Father's Day, no, I didn't get him a card!)
The weekend got off to an eventful start when I arrived at the hall to load the van with no keys, no van and no help. To add to this, I had a huge list of stuff to take for other people. You know who you are!
When the van and Norman arrived, we loaded up almost everything from the band library, including all the stuff we didn't need. We then set off out of London, in a very roundabout way, before getting to the A12 at Hackney and heading back into London. At this point I was despairing, so went to sleep.
The tale continued as I awoke to find we were about 6 inches from the back of the next car, and travelling at a fair pace.
We then trundled along in towards Hastings, with Norman bemoaning every bit of roadworks and every corner (but still not slowing down any.)
The concert itself was well received, and the food was good.
What followed the festival was what will no doubt amuse the band greatly

Details to follow after England beat Croatia (hopefully!)

Amusing places close to you

Rude-ish Place names!
Thanks to Richard M for showing me this site! (If you read the Metro newspaper, this will interest you)

Welcome to the Magic Musings

Well, here we have it! Timmy Magic's first blog ever!
Hopefully this will be a place to recount amusing tales of the things that go on in my life and surroundings! Please share in the fun!