Monday, 29 June 2009
PIRATES AT STROLLERS!!!
Two Somali pirates, one wearing a very convincing John Cook mask, came ashore at Strollers on Sunday 28 June, Babs and Rosie were invited on board and unwittingly accepted the invitation. No sooner had they arrived on board than we received a 'phone call demanding 10 crab baguettes for their safe return. Lyn was left with no choice and the exchange was made and Babs and Rosie were, thankfully, safely returned. Whilst on board they were forced to drink a few glasses of Pimm's.
Thursday, 25 June 2009
Cry Fowl!
I went into a restaurant and asked the waiter how he prepared the chickens, "I just tell them straight, you're going to die, and then we'll eat you"
Gardening tips.
Eleanor Roosevelt was flattered to find that a rose had been named after her ~ until she read the write up in a gardening magazine:
"NO GOOD IN A BED - BUT FINE AGAINST A WALL"
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Pan Estate girl!
Overheard in Morrison's Newport:
Hi Sasha-Marie , I heard you've had another baby!
Yeh, that's five now - all boys.
What are their names?
I called 'em all Wayne.
What if you want one particular one?
I just add their surname!!!
Friday, 19 June 2009
The truth hurts.
I put up a sign along the revetement
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"Amazing food from " ----- & ---", a thousand cockroaches can't be wrong!".
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.......and they complained!!
Thursday, 18 June 2009
Imponderables.
How long is the film "NEVER ENDING STORY"?
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Throttle a SMURF ~ what colour does he turn?
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What if the "HOKEY COKEY" IS what it's all about?
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Why did kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
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What was the best thing before sliced bread?
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One liners
I 'phoned the local gym and asked about the "Over 50s gymnastics" as I wanted to join. She asked me how flexible I was ~ I said I couldn't manage Tuesdays or Fridays.
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I went to the Brading video library and asked if I could borrow "BATMAN FOREVER", the assistant said I could hire it but had to bring it back tomorrow.
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I fancied a game of darts with my mate ~ "Nearest to bull starts" he said.
He said "Baah" I said "Moo" ~ "You're closest."
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The recruitment consultant asked if I was interested in voluntary work ~ "I wouldn't even if you paid me!"
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Saturday, 13 June 2009
Food mixer.
I went into Hurst's to buy a food mixer - I said to the assistant "Could you sell me a food mixer please?". "Kenwood?" she replied. "Where is he then?" I responded.
Swine flu
If you receive an email stating that you can catch swine flu from tinned pork products ~ delete it ~ it's SPAM!!!!
Thursday, 11 June 2009
Shanklin Evergreens Cricket team ~THEN and NOW.
Here we have a rare photograph of the Shanklin Evergreens team from 50 years ago.
Geoff Read has nodded off (seated left), Glenn Morley (standing 2nd from rt end) with his best bat, Ralph Abbott (4th from left standing) watching the girls' netball practice and Colin Nigh (2nd left standing) already tucking into a doughnut. Bob Freer (3rd from left standing) still fits into that striped shirt which was, I believe, very fashionable at the time.
Let me introduce you to the Shanklin Evergreens cricket team 2009.
Left to right:
Bob Freer. A regular bowler, often leaves the batsmen in two minds with his slow bowling, "Should I hit a six or a four?"
Scott Lee or Lee Scott. (Depends which end he's bowling from) A regular bowler and bats number 11 ("Eleven's too high for you", quote from the skipper), the team's overseas player, commutes from New Zealand every match.
Carl Prean. Find him in YELLOW PAGES "Rent-a-batsman", you need 60 runs ~ then Carl's the man for you. Apparently, not bad at table tennis. Starts his innings slowly and then gently peters out*.
Colin (Thendizz) Nigh. Often opens the batting and packets of biscuits, never runs two ("I've seen milk turn quicker" quote from the skipper.) *"Who is the Peter who is out?"
Colin must have some Irish blood running through his veins, when fielding, he occasionally does a "Michael Flatley" before the ball arrives.
Geoff Read. The man behind the moustache, slow bowler and the batsman to call on in an emergency ~ the man to deliver ~ is ex-postman Geoff (he was given the sack). The only cricketer I've met to take an ashtray out with him when fielding. Sponsored by "BENSON & 'EDGES"
Glenn Morley. Acting skipper when John Dear, Andy Morris, Sam Read, Roger Merry and Ralph Abbott are unavailable. Good chap ~ lends me his spare bat. Well known in the field of landscape gardening and the one behind the gas works.
Steve Palmer. New to the EverGREENS this season, his wife (she of the scones/cream and strawberries) is thankful to the EverGREENS for keeping him out of the house every Thursday.
Steve has a new camera.
Skipper asked Steve if he fancied a bowl ~ "If they need 37 to win from the last over, I'll bowl that" he replied.
Brian Carter. World's best umpire (until he gives me out LBW). Claim to fame "I know Dickie Bird" The team is grateful to BC for umpiring every week. Fairly pleasant for a northerner.
Great fan of Last of the Summer Wine.
Matt Lambourne. No relation. Just 19867 more runs and he'll join Pete Lambourne (no relation either) on the club's honours' board. Always wears a smart jumper, and his mum keeps his trousers nice and clean. Promises to buy the team a round on his 18th birthday.
Dave Griffiths. It took team members some while to come up with a nick-name for Dave, so Griff it is. An all rounder - can mis-field in any position. Great fan of any wine. Quote from Dave (oops! sorry) Griff. "I'm pushing 65 - that's enough exercise for me"
John Grace .Young Mister Grace patrols the mid wicket area for the team, eyes like a hawk (two) and the speed of a gazelle (dying), he has earned the nickname SWOOPERMAN ~ no opposing batsman would dare risk a single to our amazing Grace. Rumoured to be the great great grandson of W G Grace.
Bertie McHugh Renta Wicket-Keeper (Yellow pages) can be relied on to fill the keeper's gloves (with his hands) in an emergency. Well known in concentric circles.
Mark Nightingale Accomplished umpire who is receiving coaching from Brian above. In one match Mark was umping, the bowler bowled, struck a pad and Mark appealed for LBW!!!! He then gave it "Not out"!!!!
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Ralph Abbott (Two Ts, no sugar), Roger Merry (featuring in Carry on Cruising), John Dear (having highlights done), John has appeared in a number of films (he took the lead in "Lassie") and Andy Morris (dancing) were unavailable so are not featured in the team photograph.
Tony Hobden, Bob Jenkins, Fearnley Roach and Dougie Davis aren't in the photo either, I went to school with them.
Tony Hobden, Bob Jenkins, Fearnley Roach and Dougie Davis aren't in the photo either, I went to school with them.
Sunday, 7 June 2009
Missing dogs.
A couple of pedigree chihuahuas have been stolen from a Sandown home, police say that they have been given a few leads.
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Load of bull.
My wife and I went to the Shorwell fancy dress party last week-end. Barbara was made up to look like a cow (no comment) and I was dressed as a bull. We had a bit too much to drink so we decided to walk home, we crossed a farmer's field and Barbara spotted the bull eyeing her up and down. "What shall we do?" she cried. My response, "I'm going to start grazing, but you had better brace yourself!".
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About Me
- Steve
- My first 21 years were in BRISTOL, Monks Park until I was 18, 3 years at Redland Teacher Training College then off to the bright lights of London for 10 years. Living in Horfield from the early 50s my dad took me to Eastville to watch the Rovers regularly, the first team mainly but often to see the reserves as well. I joined the supporters' club in the mid 60s and was membership secretary of the junior club, eventually taking over as chairman after the famous Gordon J Bennett left. In 1969 I moved to SE London to start my teaching career.I taught at Crown Woods, Eltham and Thomas Tallis in SE London and the next 27 years at Lake Middle School on the Isle of Wight. My main subject was mathematics and I taught a lot of PE concentrating mainly on football. Whilst in London I played football for Ramsgate, Faversham Town, Carshalton Athletic and Corinthian Casuals. My wife bought a half share in STROLLERS beach cafe in 2006 and I spend a lot of time with the customers. Viewing some of the pictures on this site will give you an idea of how I spend my leisure time.