Hi friends,
Well autumn is definitely here now (or fall as our American friends would say)
Interestingly most people assume that fall is an American term when in fact I believe it is olde English. So the English changed their term and not the other way round.
Actually I was listening once to an expert on language who said that if Shakespeare can back from the dead he would be more at home with the American accent then the English since it is the latter that has changed over time and not the American.
Mind you there are so many different dialects anyrate and presumably Shakespeare would have spoken with a Brummie (from Birmingham) accent
I listened to a Webinar the other day given by yournetbiz and they have a very exciting new product coming on to the market shortly so watch this space.
Internet marketing is developing at a fantastic rate now. Difficult to keep up with it!!
Thought for today:- Are you keeping up with things and developing yourself or are you stagnating?
Joke for today:- Some cause happiness wherever they go: somewhenever they go. Oscar Wilde
On this day:- 8th November
In 1980 John Lennon was murdered in New York
In 1941 Britain, Australia and the USA declared war on Japan.
Regards John Beaumont Internet Marketer
Monday, 8 November 2010
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Whats in a name?
Hi there
Got thinking about names again today.
When I was at school (back in the dark ages!) we always had nicknames for the teachers and most of our fellow prisoners oops sorry pupils.
In fact I was always called Percy or Perce. I don't know why but even today if I ran into anyone I knew from school they would call me Perce as I don't think they ever knew me as John. Strange isn't it?
Actually if you had a certain surname then you would be likely to be called by the first name associated with that name. For example all Wilsons were called Tug, Clarks were always Nobby, Frosts were Dusty etc.
You don't find that now do you. I wonder why not? Answers on a postcard please!!
Listened to a great Webinar this evening from the six figure mentors group of which I am a member. Very interesting. Will help me with my internet business no end.
Thought for today: What have you learned new today?
Joke for today:- Here's to alcohol-the cause of and the sokution to all of life's problems. Homer Simpson
John Beaumont
Got thinking about names again today.
When I was at school (back in the dark ages!) we always had nicknames for the teachers and most of our fellow prisoners oops sorry pupils.
In fact I was always called Percy or Perce. I don't know why but even today if I ran into anyone I knew from school they would call me Perce as I don't think they ever knew me as John. Strange isn't it?
Actually if you had a certain surname then you would be likely to be called by the first name associated with that name. For example all Wilsons were called Tug, Clarks were always Nobby, Frosts were Dusty etc.
You don't find that now do you. I wonder why not? Answers on a postcard please!!
Listened to a great Webinar this evening from the six figure mentors group of which I am a member. Very interesting. Will help me with my internet business no end.
Thought for today: What have you learned new today?
Joke for today:- Here's to alcohol-the cause of and the sokution to all of life's problems. Homer Simpson
John Beaumont
Monday, 18 October 2010
Being a true Brit
When it was Chris's birthday I bought him a card about being a true Brit.
We both thought it was very funny. Hope you do too.
Only in Britain can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.
Only in Britain do supermarkets make sick people walk to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Only in Britain do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke.
Only in Britain are there disabled parking places in front of an ice skating rink.
and finally:-
Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish Pub for a Belgian beer then on the way home grabbing an Indian curry or a Chinese takeaway, then sitting on your Swedish furniture watching American t.v show on a Japanese television.
What is so funny about it is that it is sooo true!
I think that this is a hang over from the Empire days when we got used to everything foreign.
Still at least we can laugh at ourselves!
Thought for today. Can you laugh at yourself?
Joke for today: Why was the Egyptian girl worried? Because her daddy was a mummy!
On this day 18th October
In 1989 San Francisco suffered an earthquake.
In 1922 The BBC was formed.
In 1931 Thomas Edison died
Best wishes
John Beaumont
We both thought it was very funny. Hope you do too.
Only in Britain can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.
Only in Britain do supermarkets make sick people walk to the back of the shop to get their prescriptions while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.
Only in Britain do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke.
Only in Britain are there disabled parking places in front of an ice skating rink.
and finally:-
Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish Pub for a Belgian beer then on the way home grabbing an Indian curry or a Chinese takeaway, then sitting on your Swedish furniture watching American t.v show on a Japanese television.
What is so funny about it is that it is sooo true!
I think that this is a hang over from the Empire days when we got used to everything foreign.
Still at least we can laugh at ourselves!
Thought for today. Can you laugh at yourself?
Joke for today: Why was the Egyptian girl worried? Because her daddy was a mummy!
On this day 18th October
In 1989 San Francisco suffered an earthquake.
In 1922 The BBC was formed.
In 1931 Thomas Edison died
Best wishes
John Beaumont
Thursday, 14 October 2010
Splashed by my 96 year old "girlfriend"
Hi there
When I went swimming the other day just as I was about to enter the pool I was splashed by a 96 year old lady.
This "youngster" goes swimming 2/3 times a week the same as I do so I see her regularly.
Isn't great that at 96 years old she still keeps herself fit. Sure she only "potters about" now but even so it must be good for her.
Hey but not only that she still has fun. I hope that when I'm 96 I will still be able to go swimming and that I will still have fun splashing other people.
I'm busy writing more articles about my internet business. If interested look me up under whoisjohnbeaumont.
Thought for today: Are you still enjoying life? Are you having fun or is stress ruining your life? Hey lighten up and go splash someone.
On this day:- 14th October
In 1066. The battle of Hastings took place when William the Conquerer defeated Harold thus changing the course of history.
In 1977 Bing Crosby died
In 1947 the sound barrier was broked for the first time.
When I went swimming the other day just as I was about to enter the pool I was splashed by a 96 year old lady.
This "youngster" goes swimming 2/3 times a week the same as I do so I see her regularly.
Isn't great that at 96 years old she still keeps herself fit. Sure she only "potters about" now but even so it must be good for her.
Hey but not only that she still has fun. I hope that when I'm 96 I will still be able to go swimming and that I will still have fun splashing other people.
I'm busy writing more articles about my internet business. If interested look me up under whoisjohnbeaumont.
Thought for today: Are you still enjoying life? Are you having fun or is stress ruining your life? Hey lighten up and go splash someone.
On this day:- 14th October
In 1066. The battle of Hastings took place when William the Conquerer defeated Harold thus changing the course of history.
In 1977 Bing Crosby died
In 1947 the sound barrier was broked for the first time.
Tuesday, 5 October 2010
Poor Owen
Hi friends
At present we are having a new bathroon installed and as there is a lot of mess etc I have put Owen (the mad English Spaniel) into kennels.
The trouble is there have been a few problems so I have kept putting Owen's release date back!!
Hope he will forgive me..
I haven't posted a blog for a few weeks as I have been on holiday. In fact the bathroom was going to be done whilst we were away but as usual "the best laid plans of mice and men" went astray.
The main reason was that my step-daughter Jill sudenly went into hospital with DVT (deep vein thrombosis) which was very serious although fortunately she is now on the mend. As her husband Tim was doing the bathroom for us this caused problems. That's putting it mildly!
Any rate it is looking good so it will be great when it's finished.
I'm still working hard on my internet business which is now going well. I've joined The Six Figure Mentors Group which is really excellent.
I'll be posting an update about it as soon as my nice new website is ready to go, so keep your eyes peeled.
Well I must get ready to go off for my swim. As I'm not taking Owen for walks at the moment I'm putting on weight.
Thought for today: Are you appreciating your friends and family? It is quite frightening how they could suddenly be taken from us
Joke for today:- Success is relative. The more success the more relatives!!
On this day:- 5th October
In 1954 Bob Geldof was born
In 1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus first episode was shown on TV
In 1930 the R101 airship crashed with the loss of 48 lives.
John Beaumont
Internet Marketer
At present we are having a new bathroon installed and as there is a lot of mess etc I have put Owen (the mad English Spaniel) into kennels.
The trouble is there have been a few problems so I have kept putting Owen's release date back!!
Hope he will forgive me..
I haven't posted a blog for a few weeks as I have been on holiday. In fact the bathroom was going to be done whilst we were away but as usual "the best laid plans of mice and men" went astray.
The main reason was that my step-daughter Jill sudenly went into hospital with DVT (deep vein thrombosis) which was very serious although fortunately she is now on the mend. As her husband Tim was doing the bathroom for us this caused problems. That's putting it mildly!
Any rate it is looking good so it will be great when it's finished.
I'm still working hard on my internet business which is now going well. I've joined The Six Figure Mentors Group which is really excellent.
I'll be posting an update about it as soon as my nice new website is ready to go, so keep your eyes peeled.
Well I must get ready to go off for my swim. As I'm not taking Owen for walks at the moment I'm putting on weight.
Thought for today: Are you appreciating your friends and family? It is quite frightening how they could suddenly be taken from us
Joke for today:- Success is relative. The more success the more relatives!!
On this day:- 5th October
In 1954 Bob Geldof was born
In 1969 Monty Python's Flying Circus first episode was shown on TV
In 1930 the R101 airship crashed with the loss of 48 lives.
John Beaumont
Internet Marketer
Thursday, 2 September 2010
Traditions
Hi ,
A friend of mine has unfortunately just died and whilst talking to a mutual friend the subject of traditions at funerals came up.
I think it is a shame that some traditions are falling by the wayside.
For example I was always taught that when a neighbour dies we should draw the curtains as the funeral cortege passes.
In fact I did this after we first moved into our home and a neighbour who I never had the chance to meet died. I was very surprised that ,whilst "the other old school neighbours did the same, none of the younger ones did.
I realise it may be just a small point but I believe such small courtesies are the "oil" of civilisation.
In fact I was quite touched when at my mother's funeral a few years ago a complete stranger stood at the side of the road with his hat in his hand as the funeral procession passed.
There are several other traditions which I would like to see kept. Policemen and members of the armed forces always used to salute as a coffin passed by even for a total stranger.
Certainly we should all pause as a funeral goes passed us.
In fact I get annoyed if I see cars passing on a dual carriageway. For goodness sake can't we wait for a few minutes?
I'm all for progress but we shouldn't "throw the baby out with the bathwater"
Enough of my rant.
My internet business is going well now. I've a few more articles under my belt too.
Thought for today. Have you been courteous to the people you have met?
Joke for today:- Death is hereditary
On this day-
2nd September
In 1945 Japan formally surrendered. Interestingly the war started for the U.K. on the 3rd September (but 1939) Strange coincidence I hadn't noticed before. Ended on the 2nd and started on the 3rd
In 1973 Tolkein died.
In 1942 the Germans destroyed the Warsaw Ghetto killing 50,000 Jews
John Beaumont internet marketer
A friend of mine has unfortunately just died and whilst talking to a mutual friend the subject of traditions at funerals came up.
I think it is a shame that some traditions are falling by the wayside.
For example I was always taught that when a neighbour dies we should draw the curtains as the funeral cortege passes.
In fact I did this after we first moved into our home and a neighbour who I never had the chance to meet died. I was very surprised that ,whilst "the other old school neighbours did the same, none of the younger ones did.
I realise it may be just a small point but I believe such small courtesies are the "oil" of civilisation.
In fact I was quite touched when at my mother's funeral a few years ago a complete stranger stood at the side of the road with his hat in his hand as the funeral procession passed.
There are several other traditions which I would like to see kept. Policemen and members of the armed forces always used to salute as a coffin passed by even for a total stranger.
Certainly we should all pause as a funeral goes passed us.
In fact I get annoyed if I see cars passing on a dual carriageway. For goodness sake can't we wait for a few minutes?
I'm all for progress but we shouldn't "throw the baby out with the bathwater"
Enough of my rant.
My internet business is going well now. I've a few more articles under my belt too.
Thought for today. Have you been courteous to the people you have met?
Joke for today:- Death is hereditary
On this day-
2nd September
In 1945 Japan formally surrendered. Interestingly the war started for the U.K. on the 3rd September (but 1939) Strange coincidence I hadn't noticed before. Ended on the 2nd and started on the 3rd
In 1973 Tolkein died.
In 1942 the Germans destroyed the Warsaw Ghetto killing 50,000 Jews
John Beaumont internet marketer
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
What is the point of Facebook?
Hi
I have been musing about Facebook and trying to come to ascertain what purpose it serves.
Yes I know it is very popular and it has been very successful (particularly for the owners!!) but why do we use it?
Originally I assume the purpose was to enable friends/relations to keep in touch.
Obviously by posting information oncce then all your contacts can know what you are up to (assuming you want them to know!) and this is very useful. It saves time trying to tell everyone individually.
However look what is happening now.
I'm sure, like me, you are getting lots of requests to be "friends" with people you have never before even heard of.
It is being increasing used as a marketing tool and that is fine by me providing people are open about it.
However to see that Bill Blogs is going to McDonalds for a burger is hardly interesting let alone earth shattering!
If Facebook is to continue in the long term and not be a five minute wonder then people will have to start posting more interesting information.
The other main purpose appears to be to "help" people playing games. Get a life!!
Well I suppose that answers my question. What is the point of Facebook?
To give people pleasure.
I suppose that is probably the best reason ever.
Thought for today:- Are you enjoying life? If not why not? You had better wake up as you don't know how many days you may have left to enjoy your life.
Joke for today:- Life is an open door. It can be closed at any time so don't complain about the draft.
On this day:- 1st September.
In 1939 Germany invaded Po;and
In 1972 Bobby Fischer became the first American world chess champion
John Beaumont internet marketer
I have been musing about Facebook and trying to come to ascertain what purpose it serves.
Yes I know it is very popular and it has been very successful (particularly for the owners!!) but why do we use it?
Originally I assume the purpose was to enable friends/relations to keep in touch.
Obviously by posting information oncce then all your contacts can know what you are up to (assuming you want them to know!) and this is very useful. It saves time trying to tell everyone individually.
However look what is happening now.
I'm sure, like me, you are getting lots of requests to be "friends" with people you have never before even heard of.
It is being increasing used as a marketing tool and that is fine by me providing people are open about it.
However to see that Bill Blogs is going to McDonalds for a burger is hardly interesting let alone earth shattering!
If Facebook is to continue in the long term and not be a five minute wonder then people will have to start posting more interesting information.
The other main purpose appears to be to "help" people playing games. Get a life!!
Well I suppose that answers my question. What is the point of Facebook?
To give people pleasure.
I suppose that is probably the best reason ever.
Thought for today:- Are you enjoying life? If not why not? You had better wake up as you don't know how many days you may have left to enjoy your life.
Joke for today:- Life is an open door. It can be closed at any time so don't complain about the draft.
On this day:- 1st September.
In 1939 Germany invaded Po;and
In 1972 Bobby Fischer became the first American world chess champion
John Beaumont internet marketer
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