Friday, 17 May 2013

Marcia is the boss of course....

But the real winners were the kids.

And all it cost me was a close shave...

It's alright, it'll grow back.

As Megan has reminded me, it is a Mohawk.

Admit it Megan, I looked the part ever so briefly.




I just love it when the kids come to visit.
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33 comments:

  1. John Going Gently17 May 2013 at 22:23

    You big puddin

    Happy birthday my friend

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  2. Retired job.17 May 2013 at 22:33

    10cc had a song called "The things we do for love" I think you should turn your talents to writing a song called "The things we do for the love of a good woman" And I do think she looks and seems like a good woman.
    And a belated happy birthday. I've just had mine.

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  3. Hippo17 May 2013 at 22:36

    At our age, Birthdays aren't for us anymore as much as they are for the kids.

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    1. Retired job.18 May 2013 at 11:45

      Forgot to mention that I am always in awe of good people like yourself who have the time and energy to bring up and nurture so many children like you have. If you do ever come this way I will definitely get the drinks in. And you are right about the birthdays.

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  4. ADDY17 May 2013 at 22:55

    It'll soon grow! :) Belated Happy Birthday

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    1. Hippo17 May 2013 at 23:13

      You know that book you keep in which you note all the things you owe people? Mark me down for a birthday kiss.

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  5. Churn Dash18 May 2013 at 01:07

    Enjoyed the video. Happy Birthday.

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    1. Hippo18 May 2013 at 11:08

      Good! I am glad you enjoyed the videos, with the kids I had such fun making them. The sad part is they will all have to go home.

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  6. Churn Dash18 May 2013 at 01:07

    Enjoyed the video. Happy Birthday.

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    1. Hippo19 May 2013 at 16:25

      Thankyou. I shall be cancelling Birthdays from now on. I think I am old enough.

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  7. Janice Grinyer18 May 2013 at 01:44

    I think Marcia is a wise beautiful woman...

    who only wants the best for you and your happy birthdays ;)

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  8. Cro Magnon18 May 2013 at 05:13

    So, Marcia 'banned it' eh? (she's quite a corker, that Marcia).

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  9. Yorkshire Pudding18 May 2013 at 10:55

    Two lovely video clips that reveal much about your happy life in Angola. Great kids. Gorgeous wife. Crap haircut!

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    1. Hippo18 May 2013 at 11:29

      For my next trick, I was thinking of growing a Margaret Thatcher Memorial Hairstyle just so you can enjoy seeing her getting her head shaved...

      'This Lady is not for Perming...'

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    2. Yorkshire Pudding18 May 2013 at 13:53

      You are a dead ringer for Denis Thatcher by the way. In the marital bed he would often suggest "Is the lady for turning?" And Margaret would moan "Oh Willie Whitelaw! Impeach me!"

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  10. lettice leaf18 May 2013 at 12:54

    Come home and be our P.M. What a lovely, brilliant man you are. Happy birthday baldy!

    LLX

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    1. Hippo18 May 2013 at 14:22

      I am very flattered. Not sure my CV would stand up to public scrutiny...

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  11. Nota Bene19 May 2013 at 13:39

    With that you'd have looked great down the Kings Road! Brilliant stuff...and happy birthday!

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    1. Hippo19 May 2013 at 16:28

      Dyed in one of the flourescent paints they cover RNLI lifeboats perhaps!

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  12. Jan Blawat19 May 2013 at 19:15

    Sometimes when you talk about things you have to go through in your every day life, I wonder why you stay in Angola. Now that I've seen your wonderful family I know. You are truly a fortunate man.

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    1. Hippo27 May 2013 at 06:25

      Jan, you have nailed the reason I stayed here.

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  13. megan blogs21 May 2013 at 21:56

    The people i've seen sporting Mohawks never laughed, and you looked way too happy. I'm sure the kids are looking forward to when they can give you your next hair style.

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    1. Hippo27 May 2013 at 06:28

      Hair Megan, it is the gift that keeps on giving. Mind you, mine is starting to get a bit thin on top...

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  14. Helsie23 May 2013 at 22:01

    What an old softie you are with all the kids. I can see Marcia has her hands full with you !!

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    1. Hippo27 May 2013 at 06:31

      Soft, Marcia has her hands full, thank you for pointing out that I am a fat old bastard. I am going to do something about it. Honest.

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  15. Anonymous25 May 2013 at 18:37

    I don't have the wherewithal for a "mohawk" - mine would be more of a "mo".

    That said, it is indeed time that I shaved off my winter growth*.

    * Hair, not mushrooms or fungus.

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  16. Joanne Noragon25 May 2013 at 20:30

    You've made us all smile today. Keep taking care of your little ones.

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    1. Hippo27 May 2013 at 06:35

      Will do Joanne. Isn't that what Men are for?

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  17. Kev Alviti26 May 2013 at 23:26

    i enjoyed that but If you grow another one try to make sure it's centred. I guess I have a thing for symmetry as thats the frist thing I thought when I saw it! I like to think I'll grow old disgracefully!

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    1. Hippo27 May 2013 at 06:40

      Spoken like a true craftsman! Obviously Marcia operates to the same standards which is why she made me shave it off.

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