tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post2447191061302427740..comments2024-03-27T22:53:00.759+01:00Comments on A Hippo On the Lawn: Strawberry Season!Hippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-59903388148952270342013-08-04T22:04:41.344+01:002013-08-04T22:04:41.344+01:00She has a sister as well but blow me, I can't ...She has a sister as well but blow me, I can't remember her name!Retired job.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14349739454297792385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-43316757275034286832013-08-03T21:21:21.907+01:002013-08-03T21:21:21.907+01:00@retired job: I'm so curious about the antipod...@retired job: I'm so curious about the antipodean actress named R. Job!Elsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205062128898300234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-54062535609823272452013-08-03T18:49:02.230+01:002013-08-03T18:49:02.230+01:00I go away for a few days again and find three blog...I go away for a few days again and find three blogs to read. Not sure I could have stood still before or after being that close to a lion. <br />As for Alex and the strawberries, I hope he has learned a lesson about his "friends" using him. I am lucky in that my wife also plays the strict role with our kids and doesn't just leave it to me. As for the strawberries, I love Greek honey yogurt on mine. <br />Regarding searching for yourself on line, I share my name with a famous Antipodean actress, so anyone would have to look very hard to find me.<br />The cricket has just finished for the day and we still need 30 odd runs to avoid the follow on. Retired job.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14349739454297792385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-90788287005701382142013-08-03T16:09:11.581+01:002013-08-03T16:09:11.581+01:00Fathers will emulate their sons... ;-)
ElsFathers will emulate their sons... ;-)<br />ElsElsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205062128898300234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-51778881317380659262013-08-03T11:51:23.088+01:002013-08-03T11:51:23.088+01:00I hope he never gambles but if he ever did, he wou...I hope he never gambles but if he ever did, he would make and excellent poker player. He kept his cool knowing his father would crack first.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-33764060184829637022013-08-03T11:49:06.576+01:002013-08-03T11:49:06.576+01:00I have not enjoyed English strawberries in over tw...I have not enjoyed English strawberries in over twenty years but these Angolan ones were delicious.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-18072384944324524092013-08-03T11:47:49.986+01:002013-08-03T11:47:49.986+01:00No wonder Marcia rolled her eyes. You see, you wo...No wonder Marcia rolled her eyes. You see, you women are better at this sort of thing than us men. The idea of sharing never occurred to me. I like strawberries too (but I love Alex more).Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-50438785945724686502013-08-03T11:45:44.697+01:002013-08-03T11:45:44.697+01:00Varies according to his mood; if he wants a cuddle...Varies according to his mood; if he wants a cuddle, it's Mummy. If he's demanding something, it's Marcia.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-77044665900026072992013-08-03T11:44:04.043+01:002013-08-03T11:44:04.043+01:00The other very worrying thing is that this morning...The other very worrying thing is that this morning, I woke at four as usual humming the Russian National Anthem and I can't get it out of my head. Not only am I soft, I'm a closet bloody Communist!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-69935529534539321772013-08-03T11:41:06.626+01:002013-08-03T11:41:06.626+01:00Bleeding hell, as soon as I click on a comment fro...Bleeding hell, as soon as I click on a comment from an Austrailian, England lose a wicket in the Ashes so England are now 64-3 trailing by 463.<br /><br />I shall take this out on your boy when he gets here!<br /><br />Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-72748909808261079132013-08-03T06:16:53.683+01:002013-08-03T06:16:53.683+01:00I suppose one could say that Alex got his just des...I suppose one could say that Alex got his just desserts.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-3762605009593075262013-08-03T02:12:20.122+01:002013-08-03T02:12:20.122+01:00Oh you old softie. It will be interesting to hear ...Oh you old softie. It will be interesting to hear if this lesson has really sunk in. You may have to do it with every item in your fridge ..... or just follow through completely next time!<br />PS. I have never tasted strawberries as good as English ones not even French strawberries. Australian strawberries or at least the ones we get in Queensland suffer from being grown in a subtropical area.I think all fruits and vegies are better when only grown in season.Helsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-6586076076461410232013-08-03T00:50:13.143+01:002013-08-03T00:50:13.143+01:00I don't know that i would swapped bowls. I may...I don't know that i would swapped bowls. I may have agreed tosharing some of mine with him.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-7917344960806094402013-08-02T23:57:51.406+01:002013-08-02T23:57:51.406+01:00Can't believe this, Tom. Four years old? And b...Can't believe this, Tom. Four years old? And boot camp already? I liked Marcia up to now. Which reminds me, following your narrative: Does he call his mother 'Marcia' or whatever one normally calls one's mother? Only asking, because, for reasons I have not yet dwelled on, the Angel (even at age three) has always called his father by his first name, even though I have always referred to him (and still do) as 'Papa'. <br /><br />UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-65623163426246778632013-08-02T19:33:10.734+01:002013-08-02T19:33:10.734+01:00Remember those ice creams vans...Mr Softee? Well (...Remember those ice creams vans...Mr Softee? Well (only for the reasons covered in the story!) I think that should be your new nickname. In the final analysis, Alex has got you wrapped round his little finger!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-14373773754008969562013-08-02T19:20:50.263+01:002013-08-02T19:20:50.263+01:00Just 1 x 16 year old. Have booked his flight to Hi...Just 1 x 16 year old. Have booked his flight to Hippo's Bootcamp ~ now that's what I call a gap year :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-69175244529455310552013-08-02T15:38:36.952+01:002013-08-02T15:38:36.952+01:00Is that one sixteen year old or sixteen petulant b...Is that one sixteen year old or sixteen petulant brats? I just need to know how many tents to buy.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-73893102142958604762013-08-02T15:30:46.213+01:002013-08-02T15:30:46.213+01:00Awesome story Hippo! Could I send a 16 petulant s...Awesome story Hippo! Could I send a 16 petulant spoilt brat to Angola for some reprogramming (aka reality TV Worlds Strictest Parents).Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-45669518586783059832013-08-02T15:28:32.932+01:002013-08-02T15:28:32.932+01:00I always cave in, that's what irritates Marcia...I always cave in, that's what irritates Marcia but at least I make my point!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-81682283151898298962013-08-02T15:20:45.297+01:002013-08-02T15:20:45.297+01:00I was rooting for him and hoping against hope that...I was rooting for him and hoping against hope that you would cave in. Good on you! He'll have learnt his lesson, though.ADDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01018958238940897902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-84036435781817778132013-08-02T15:13:13.329+01:002013-08-02T15:13:13.329+01:00Oh dear, meeting me in person will be such a disap...Oh dear, meeting me in person will be such a disappointment for you.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-50792538315557869612013-08-02T15:11:56.660+01:002013-08-02T15:11:56.660+01:00At least I don't tie my kids to a tree!At least I don't tie my kids to a tree!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-70048179002261909802013-08-02T15:01:11.142+01:002013-08-02T15:01:11.142+01:00Poor boy, but the 'cruel to be kind' metho...Poor boy, but the 'cruel to be kind' method usually has the desired effect. We are still in strawberry season, but the earlier fantastic 'Gariguette' variety are now finished, so we eat less.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-28792414316822568152013-08-02T14:56:41.498+01:002013-08-02T14:56:41.498+01:00You are an amazing chap, dear Hipp!You are an amazing chap, dear Hipp!columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.com