Redskins, Football, Football, Baseball, The Who

When you say Football and Redskins, is that real football? Cannot understand American Football at all, despite having nephew who lived in Phili and had got into it, sitting next to me explaining. Just looks like an excuse to eat shit and drink beer...or is that baseball. You know I can get into any kind of sport but its hard when things go on for 3 hours and no one knows the rules. It was bad enough watching us win the rugby world cup. I watch Golf, curling, Horse racing and enjoy an evening at the dogs. American Football...no thanks, but I do love Semi Tough and Mean Machine(Burt Reynalds films)

When you say the Who do you mean Roger Daltry and Pete Townsend?

Bootlicker, Tevez, Andy Murray, HD TV, 3D TV

Bloody 'ell. I'm sitting here stunned because I refused to watch any sports today, until Sky Sports News came on at 7 and we fucking won!! Although why that United bastard had to throw the bottle at Bellamy's 'ead I will never know.




Hell of a game, and the coverage all week was brilliant, what with
Tevez calling Gary Neville a bootlicker an'all. They reckoned Sir Alex
leaving Gary off the bench was his token peace keeping contribution.Africa cup of nations and Andy Murray in Australian Open on Sunday



Jesus, I haven't done a damn thing this morning. I've been up three hours and I've been online all morning, no work done, people sending me emails, and I'm ordering fabric online and looking for the best deals. About to make some coffee and a bagel with marmite, and get going for the day.

I didn't get the whole Tevez/Neville thing when I first read Tevez's comments. Then it came out later that because of the language barrier, Tevez didn't fully understand what Neville said, and it was actually translated to him incorrectly. Storm in a teacup, although I was pissed when he scored those 2 goals in the first game. City fans have to be loving all of this, even though they lost, because they have never received so much publicity. I had to laugh at the end of the game though, and the Sky reporter was interviewing Mancini, and Mancini goes "yeah we played very well, I'm very happy" and Sky reporter goes, "if you played so well then why did you lose?" I almost pissed myself laughing because you would never hear a reporter ask that here. Yeah, Sir. Alex wrote in the program notes for the Hull game that he wanted the fans on their best behavior, because the fans are already pissed about the Glazers. Those bastards have plundered the wealth of the 2nd most profitable sports franchise in the world. Back in the 90's I remember reading in Sports Illustrated that the Yankees were #1 and United were #2, unbelievable. They don't know shit about football, they just saw the $$$$ signs, and by the way their NFL team the Tampa Bay Bucaneers are in shit too, and they own an ice hockey team that's in the shit. Why in the hell did Rio Ferdinand appeal his 3 match ban? What a bloody idiot, now it's 4 matches????? Was it just so that he could play on Wednesday night? I don't get it.

Yeah, big sporting weekend, Andy Murray, United/Arsenal. Plus we are all in Superbowl mode here for the next week. I LOVE Superbowl Sunday, and The Who are playing the half-time show. Can't wait. My neighbors husband and 2 sons are football crazy, huge Redskins fans, especially the dad, car all tricked out and shit. His seat is covered with a Redskins seat cover, air freshener and stuff. They have all the neighbors over for beers, and everyone cooks and takes food over, it's great.

We don't even have the footie in HD here yet, but that's about to change for the World Cup. I've had my TV for 8 years, since I moved into this house, but it's gonna have to go come May, and I'll buy an HDTV. They're dirt cheap anyway, and mine is old and heavy. I'm going to put it on Craigslist as free to a good home, but you have to pick it up.

Can't believe that Tootie Fruities are still available, bloody 'ell. There used to be a website that I could order Brit sweets from and I would place a big order once every 3-4 months (they had all the old stuff), but they stopped shipping to the US. I almost cried.

USA Holidays, Sick Leave

Sick leave/vacation time can be virtually non-existent here. Depends on who you work for. When I worked at Rite Aid (drug store like Boots), I was not entitled to sick leave or vacation time in the first year!!!! Other jobs, more professional environment, and I have only had 2 in 2 separate law offices, I had 2 weeks vacation per year for the whole time I was there, I believe after 5 years I got an additional year. I never used any sick time, and am not sure what it was. In my other firm there you had to earn it, and we got 8 hours, plus a little extra, for each month that we worked. Again, I don't know what the sick was, because I never used any. I almost died when I first moved here, and realized I was not going to get the 6 weeks that I had gotten in England. They're very stingy with it here, and they still haven't got the fact that it doesn't improve productivity. Now that I work for myself I make sure that I take the full 6 weeks I believe that I am entitled to.

I actually have no problem working from home, and I get all the social interaction that I need at the market every weekend. I am SO anti-social anyway, it works perfectly for me. I rarely answer the phone, thank fuck for caller id, but I do enjoy my time at the market at the weekends. We're basically one big happy family, and most of us are misfits in one way or another anyway. Calling for snow again on Friday night through Saturday morning, Market Manager said that this has been the worst autumn/winter in 22 years, it's killing all of us financially.

Thorntons, Cadburys, Fruit Pastilles, Tootie fruities, Curley Wurleys, Spangles and Kraft

Please no more Thornton's. I finished all the other toffee, but it is a little to rich for me. I would like Fruit Pastilles and Tootie Fruities if they still make them, or anything chewy. Thanks!
Laughed so hard I cried about John Terry's mum.....unbelievable.


Jesus youll be after spangles and a curley wurley next.Big fuss about Kraft taking over Cadburys. As long as they dont change the chocolate recipe, does it matter? Are US firms such bad employers?

Got to do the VAT

John Terry, Rush Limbaugh, Craig Bellamy, Simon Scharma

Honestly, most people think that Pat Robertson is a bit of a kook, because he said the same kind of things about the people of New Orleans after Katrina, that it was because there were so many gays there, and so much drunkeness and partying that they invited the wrath of God!!! No one really takes him seriously. Rush on the other hand is extremely dangerous, he has the number 1 rated radio talk show in America, and in 2008 signed a 4 year 400 million dollar contract, and people rely on his every word. So yeah, he's currently making $100million annually!!!!!!! I've never heard of Jan Moirs, or Gately et al, but I get your gist.

Yes, I like that Simon Sharma bloke, he did this 4 part series here during inauguration week last year. It's hard to believe that's a year ago tomorrow. And what a year. The Dems are in HUGE fucking trouble. so much so that it looks like Ted Kennedy's seat might go to a Republican. It has been in Democratic hands for decades, Kennedy didn't even need to campaign for that seat, this stupid bitch Martha Cokely (spelling is incorrect I believe), had a 30 point lead a month ago, and she has blown it, it's now 50/50, and Obama had to go and campaign for her yesterday. People are blaming the health care issues, but that is BS, because Massachussetts is the only state in America that has universal health care coverage. They never go Republican. They have a black governor also, who is a good friend of Obama's. Election is tomorrow, if Repug wins then the whole balance of the senate will be upset. Dems will no longer have a filibuster proof majority, and health care bill will likely go down the toilet.

Bloody hell, never knew that shit about John Terry's dad!!!!!!! Love that kind of gossip, I know nothing about all that kind of stuff now. What else do you know about footballers, and their wives etc. Have no feelings concerning Frank Lampard, but I CANNOT STAND Craig Bellamy......oh how I hate him so. He's such a cocky bastard, and he has a Welsh accent, LOL. And what did I say about Man. City, the minute they play a decent team they lose.

Haiti, Jesus, Rush Limbaugh, Jan Moir,Barack Obama, rak Obama, Africa League of Nations

Jeez, I cannot believe that this earthquake happened in Haiti. As if the poor bastards weren't suffering enough. Katrina was bad, but this is worse on so many levels. My problem is that I watch so much of this stuff when it happens, then I just have disaster overload, and I can't take it anymore. I can't believe the fucking presidential palace collapsed, jesus, it's rare that the seat at the top is impacted. The Haitian ambassador said that the first call that the President got was from the White House, and now that bastard Rush Limbaugh is suggesting that it is only because Obama has a political agenda.
Read this http://rudepundit.blogspot.com/ I have donated $100, can't really afford to donate any more, but regardless of my situation, they had nothing to start with, just awful.

Ha, so Liverpool lose to Reading, last time I looked online they were winning, and I didn't bother to check back. Then I go on to Facebook and everyone's posting about how their asses got beat. Do you think that the problem really is Benitez though? I mean, sure he has some culpability, but surely his hands are tied as far as transfers go, because those corrupt American bastards are mismanaging the money. I still don't understand how or why he replaced Alonso with Aquilani since he has stayed injured since they bought him.

As far as Man. City and Mancini are concerned, I have nothing against him, but everyone is treating him like he is the Messiah, and yet they haven't fucking played anyone of note yet. Are you all getting the African Cup of Nations over there? I couldn't believe that the Togo bus was set upon, I just can't imagine cowering under my seat for 30 minutes while the bus was being fired upon. Terrifying, but why the hell was Adebayor wearing an Arsenal shirt in his interview? Not a big deal in the grander scheme of things, but still. We do not get any of the games here, which is pissing me off, especially since so many of the League games are being postponed due to the weather. If you are getting it, what channel is it on? If it's on ITV then that's why we're not getting it.


Jesus, I dont know where to start. We are all amazed these people-
Rush Limbaugh and his mate Pat are given the time of day. How do they
get to make these insane views public and who is sitting in the
audience? How does Barak respond to them or does he just ignore them?
They use words like compassionate as a term of abuse? You must know
that anyone who came out with such views here would be laughed out of
the media and there would be a huge outcry against them? Did you hear
about Jan Moirs little article about Steven Gately and his gay
lifestyle being responsible for his death, linking it to Matt Lucas'
husband committing suicide ...because he was gay too. She was the
object of hate and ridicule, had to explain herself and apologise and
is now the butt of jokes, being seen as just a bit of a loony. She
would have lost her job if shed brought God in or race. The main
problem with that blog was that I coulnt read it out loud without
bleeping

We have been enjoying a round of programmes going through Baraks
election and first year; The fly on the wall filming of the election
which was thrilling, and Simon Schama. A.had received The West Wing
1st 3 series for Christmas and we had started watching that too. Is it
strange that we call him by his first name, or at least his full name,
while Americans call him Obama. We think hes brilliant, clever, cool,
balanced thoughtful and very probably a non believer. A. got a Barak
Obama doll for Christmas!

Liverpool have drawn again today, against Stoke. I cant be objective
about Liverpool because I hate them. I dont even like Steven Gerrard
who cant get it together enough for England for whatever midfield
overcrowding reason. DOnt like Lampard either. ALso I have to put up
with these 3 supporting Liverpool....and I did all I could to stop
them, so they must have supported them to annoy me!!! Obviously I
couldnt do anything about Nick, but he didnt encourage them .I have
heard all sorts about Gerrards Dad being the big 'I AM' in his area of
Liverpool, demanding respect like a Mafia Godfather. It only slightly
better than John Terrys Dad dealing drugs, while his Mum shop
lifts!!!!!!!

I headr Rafa didnt get on with Alonso, and he was the only liverpool
player I liked, because he use to have a go from the half way line a
couple of times a season. Aquilano has only just started his job
trying to replace Xabi, and not very well. Theres no-one supporting
Torres and the rest of the team are mediocre (Benyoun maybe)

We have limited coverage of Africa nations but have enjoyed what we
have seen. Adebayour had received an official Arsenal note of support
and condolence that day which has patched up the strained
relationship. It was a token of friendship when theres more important
things going on. Quite refreshing. We get it on Eurosport.

Christmas, Nigerian Bombers and Quality Street

Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year. My cousin and his wife had identical twin girls on Christmas Eve, which was nice. They have 2 older boys, 5 and 3, so their hands are full.

Jeezus! I can't believe that we got knocked out in the 3rd round by Leeds! I was distraught all day yesterday. Weather was shite, so I was at home, and watched the game, seems Man. U are relying a little too much on Rooney.

ALL the talk here, on TV and Radio, and amongst family for obvious reasons, is about that bastard that tried to blow up the plane on Christmas Day. He has totally fucked up everything for Nigerians now, they already said on the radio this morning that extra checks are going to be made on people coming from Nigeria, and people with Nigerian passports. Of course, Cheney had to come out of his hole during the Christmas period, and start ranting on about Obama not being good for National Security, it's what the Repubs do. These bastards are so partisan about everything. When the shoe-bomber tried to blow up the plane back in 2001, the Dems stood by the Republicans, but they are so mean and vicious, they they don't understand that now would be a good time to show some national unity. They are so bitter about the election, still.....bastards.

Of the past 6 weekend days, I have only worked one, which was the Sunday after Christmas. Weather is freezing, which wouldn't normally deter me, because I have an outdoor heater, but we've either had a freezing mix of precipitation, or this weekend 45-50mph winds!!! It's a little worrying, but I am just trying to take it in stride and see what happens. I have money now because of the Christmas season, but I am trying to spend as little as possible.

I ate so much shit from Christmas Eve through New Years Day, I just can't believe it. I have 4 Quality Street left, and once they have gone this evening, that's it, no more junk in the house, except on the weekends. It must be harder for you because you have the boys.