Hi there,
I got thinking this morning as I wearily raised myself from my bed in my nice warm bedroom about when I was a boy.
In my parents house, well bungalow actually, we only had a coal fire in the living
room so the other rooms got very cold. In fact in the morning we had to scrape the frost and ice off the INSIDE of the windows of the bedrooms.
We did in fact have fireplaces in the bedrooms but just after the war we could not afford to keep a fire in all of them. In fact when I was ill one time my father got a shovel and put the living room fire into a bucket and moved it to my bedroom in the evening.
So we are really blessed to have the benefits of central heating in most properties today.
Thought for today:- Do you appreciate the modern appliances we now have?
Joke for today:- Little boy to grandfather: Are you still growing grandpa? No I don't think so. Why? Boy: It's just that the top of your head is coming through your hair
On this day:- December 8th
In 1980 John Lennon was shot dead.
In 1941 Britain Australia and USA declare war on Japan
In 1542 Mary queen of Scots was born and in 1925 Sammy Davis jnr made his first appearance
John F. Beaumont
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Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
What a journey
Hi,
Had to drive back home from Yorkshire last night along the M1. This journey normally takes about an hour but because of the weather conditions took us over 3 hours.
For a long while we were only doing 10 miles per hour following in the tracks of the vehicle in front. Snow had covered all the road markings.
Still we did better than the north bound carriageway which had come to a standstill because of jack-knifed lorries.
Snow is lovely to look at and play in but a b----- nuisance when travelling.
Still apart from that had a good trip.
Thought for today:- Do you enjoy life whatever the weather or do you let circumstances dictate your attitude?
Joke for today:- Advice to single girls. Don't look for a husband, look for a batchelor.
On this day:- 1st December
In 1834 the slaves of the British Cape Colony were emancipated causing much resentment by the Boers.
In 1990 the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France was completed.
In 1935 Woody Allen was born
In 1939 Lee Trevino was born
John F. Beaumont
Had to drive back home from Yorkshire last night along the M1. This journey normally takes about an hour but because of the weather conditions took us over 3 hours.
For a long while we were only doing 10 miles per hour following in the tracks of the vehicle in front. Snow had covered all the road markings.
Still we did better than the north bound carriageway which had come to a standstill because of jack-knifed lorries.
Snow is lovely to look at and play in but a b----- nuisance when travelling.
Still apart from that had a good trip.
Thought for today:- Do you enjoy life whatever the weather or do you let circumstances dictate your attitude?
Joke for today:- Advice to single girls. Don't look for a husband, look for a batchelor.
On this day:- 1st December
In 1834 the slaves of the British Cape Colony were emancipated causing much resentment by the Boers.
In 1990 the Channel Tunnel linking Britain and France was completed.
In 1935 Woody Allen was born
In 1939 Lee Trevino was born
John F. Beaumont
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
The Young Wimps
Hey the snow is falling, well if it was rising we would all be in trouble!!
As usual there is talk of schools closing etc etc.
When I went to school in the 1940's and 50's my schools (junior and grammar) never closed once. At senior school I had to cycle 5 miles every day and we were still expected to be on time!
Can you here the violins in the background?
Plus the winters were more severe on average than now
Just showing how tough we were!
Expect it's all to do with 'elf and safety today.
Thought for today:- Are you a toughie or a wimp in life?
Joke for today:- A good way to save water is to dilute it.
On this day:- 30th November
In 1900 Oscar Wilde died aged 46 in poverty.
In 1874 Winston Churchill was born
In 1835 Mark Twain was born.
In 1986 Admiral John Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North were sacked
In 1936 The Crystal Palace burned down
John F. Beaumont
As usual there is talk of schools closing etc etc.
When I went to school in the 1940's and 50's my schools (junior and grammar) never closed once. At senior school I had to cycle 5 miles every day and we were still expected to be on time!
Can you here the violins in the background?
Plus the winters were more severe on average than now
Just showing how tough we were!
Expect it's all to do with 'elf and safety today.
Thought for today:- Are you a toughie or a wimp in life?
Joke for today:- A good way to save water is to dilute it.
On this day:- 30th November
In 1900 Oscar Wilde died aged 46 in poverty.
In 1874 Winston Churchill was born
In 1835 Mark Twain was born.
In 1986 Admiral John Poindexter and Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North were sacked
In 1936 The Crystal Palace burned down
John F. Beaumont
Monday, 29 November 2010
Mentorship
There is a great quote in my diary today.
It was by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) the famous English physicist and mathematician.
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants"
What a great quote! Here is a man who is accepted by most as being one of the greatest scientists of his age pointing out that he couldn't have done it without great mentorship.
I love this quote because it gives an insight into a great character. Sir Isaac didn't take all the kudos for himself but gave praise to others.
Also it points out that we all need help from others however clever we might be in our chosen field.
Thought for today:- Do you have mentors? Do you acknowledge their help?
Joke for today:-Learn from your parents mistakes. Use birth control.
On this day:- 29th November
In 1864 150 Native American Indians, including women and children,were massacred at Sand Creek, Colarado by US Cavalry. They had already surrendered and were unarmed.
In 1832 Louisa M. Alcott best remembered for Little Women was born
In 1898 C.S.Lewis author of the Narnia boooks was born.
John F. Beaumont
It was by Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) the famous English physicist and mathematician.
"If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants"
What a great quote! Here is a man who is accepted by most as being one of the greatest scientists of his age pointing out that he couldn't have done it without great mentorship.
I love this quote because it gives an insight into a great character. Sir Isaac didn't take all the kudos for himself but gave praise to others.
Also it points out that we all need help from others however clever we might be in our chosen field.
Thought for today:- Do you have mentors? Do you acknowledge their help?
Joke for today:-Learn from your parents mistakes. Use birth control.
On this day:- 29th November
In 1864 150 Native American Indians, including women and children,were massacred at Sand Creek, Colarado by US Cavalry. They had already surrendered and were unarmed.
In 1832 Louisa M. Alcott best remembered for Little Women was born
In 1898 C.S.Lewis author of the Narnia boooks was born.
John F. Beaumont
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