tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post7947508804044562806..comments2024-03-27T22:53:00.759+01:00Comments on A Hippo On the Lawn: Something Strange Happened Last NightHippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-42271194588061979522014-03-12T17:04:26.009+01:002014-03-12T17:04:26.009+01:00Can't you do screen shots? (I can press the Al...Can't you do screen shots? (I can press the Alt and Print Screen keys simultaneously and paste into a word processing document)megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-84324640359377701082014-03-11T20:08:47.315+01:002014-03-11T20:08:47.315+01:00Somewhere north of Watford. I think Butterscotch ...Somewhere north of Watford. I think Butterscotch was invented there.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-79326445733933451052014-03-11T17:29:05.652+01:002014-03-11T17:29:05.652+01:00Where is Yorkshire; I'm sure I've heard ab...Where is Yorkshire; I'm sure I've heard about it somewhere.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-16122478171042192582014-03-11T17:27:42.666+01:002014-03-11T17:27:42.666+01:00No, can't do it. It won't copy and paste.No, can't do it. It won't copy and paste.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-60726368900991127342014-03-11T17:24:16.200+01:002014-03-11T17:24:16.200+01:00I have found that women rarely come to the point o...I have found that women rarely come to the point or if they do, they take their time about it. Marcia made an oblique reference to pregnancy. The last thing she would want to hear from me is any sign of regret. If she is pregnant, nothing can change that so why not be happy? She is only in her very early thirties so she won't have any problems. At 55, all I do is shoot the bullets, the hard work is down to her.<br /><br />A lot of people seem to think the age of consent in Angola is 12. It isn't. Technically it is 18. I say technically because between consenting underage partners, the law is rarely enforced unless the parents of the girl really want to make an issue of it.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-16714349831353013212014-03-11T17:08:52.113+01:002014-03-11T17:08:52.113+01:00I am not a cruel person. Which is why I keep most ...I am not a cruel person. Which is why I keep most my thoughts safely locked away. In fact, I drown my thoughts thoroughly. Just in case they come up for air.<br /><br />Where to go from here, Tom? I find it so much easier to voice those thoughts no one wants to hear than the ones that flatter. Forgotten now how old you are: Mid Fifties? I feel for Marcia and if she wants another baby than nothing but good luck to her (both of you). My personal cut off point was 40. Too many risks after a certain age. But then I am a one child mother by nature.<br /><br />Brave of you to raise hope which may amount to a flash in the pan. Trust me: I am an expert on sunken souflees. <br /><br />But yes, am truly delighted for Marcia should her hopes come true.<br /><br />Other than that I have learnt (apropos of nothing) that the age of consent is 12 in Angola. When I told the Angel that it is fourteen in Germany, Portugal and other countries he was outraged. He'll make a fine father of a daughter one day. His argument being that yes - if two thirteen year olds want to make out, fine - but what of that swine at age 30 helping himself to a fourteen year old? Oh, Tom, I am still smiling. Told him he is just like his grandfather, my father. Don't I remember it well. My first few boyfriends must have loved me enough to go through being 'interviewed' by the great inquisitor. <br /><br />Good luck as to your little Alexa. Should she be a boy I recommend to call him 'Oscar'. Which would have been the Angel's sibling's name.<br /><br />UUrsulahttp://bitchontheblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-11080242921343325562014-03-11T15:43:11.543+01:002014-03-11T15:43:11.543+01:00The large hippo is an aggressive animal; old scars...The large hippo is an aggressive animal; old scars and fresh, deep wounds are signs of daily fights that are accompanied by much bellowing, neighing and snorting. Hippos have developed some ritualized postures the huge open-mouthed "yawn" that reveals formidable teeth is one of the most aggressive. With the long, razor-sharp incisors and tusklike canines, the hippo is well-armed and dangerous.Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-23088245051006642092014-03-11T14:49:13.034+01:002014-03-11T14:49:13.034+01:00I have no political allegiances. Just because I a...I have no political allegiances. Just because I agreed that the power of the unions should be curtailed does not make me a Thatcherite nor does my belief that the state should control its energy production and distribution, water and transport (basic services) make me a Socialist.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-59272826931985658172014-03-11T12:07:38.254+01:002014-03-11T12:07:38.254+01:00Let's hope it is a little girl this time. Give...Let's hope it is a little girl this time. Given your political allegiances, you should call her Margaret. When she gets under your feet in future years, you will at last be able to yell "Maggie! Maggie! Maggie! Out! Out! Out!" Or perhaps that's what Marcia will be yelling in the hospital!Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-48197033191995830002014-03-11T12:04:00.432+01:002014-03-11T12:04:00.432+01:00No chance of Lady M pulling up the article and you...No chance of Lady M pulling up the article and you emailing me the text?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-19783848159315533622014-03-11T12:02:22.607+01:002014-03-11T12:02:22.607+01:00I doubt it. Besides, if she is pregnant, it'l...I doubt it. Besides, if she is pregnant, it'll be pretty obvious before long! She is in town now and will buy a test kit, then we'll know one way or another.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-2325165999848430022014-03-11T12:00:20.703+01:002014-03-11T12:00:20.703+01:00That all sounds a bit ominous. It started raining...That all sounds a bit ominous. It started raining again last night and is still raining now so for two days I have been spared the daily chore of watering. Sadly I have to get out in it to dig over the beds and mix in loads of wood shavings so the soil holds moisture more effectively. I was never a gardener so I am learning as I go along. Still, it keeps me out of trouble!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-43259322516863031562014-03-11T11:55:19.810+01:002014-03-11T11:55:19.810+01:00Good idea!Good idea!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-52983242632930440052014-03-11T11:54:37.492+01:002014-03-11T11:54:37.492+01:00Har Har!Har Har!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-12092658796307615832014-03-11T11:53:24.982+01:002014-03-11T11:53:24.982+01:00To be perfectly honest, I only ever tried Italian ...To be perfectly honest, I only ever tried Italian Grape Tomato once and did not like it! It'll be fun growing it though.<br /><br />We have four cottages nearing completion, four more with the foundations done and plan four more so that will give us 12. Our neighbour charges US$425 per night and the Golf Course charge $650 per night. Fuel is cheap here, all other prices are wild!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-21837194220098134032014-03-11T11:47:14.526+01:002014-03-11T11:47:14.526+01:00Sunday Times? Damn, it is subscription only!Sunday Times? Damn, it is subscription only!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-4369203216521022862014-03-11T11:14:59.927+01:002014-03-11T11:14:59.927+01:00Lady M: Have you seen my glasses?
Cro: Yes, nice a...Lady M: Have you seen my glasses?<br />Cro: Yes, nice aren't they!<br />Slap!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-45409775985060272172014-03-11T09:20:24.367+01:002014-03-11T09:20:24.367+01:00Cant wait to find out if there is another little A...Cant wait to find out if there is another little Alex on the way! Does Marcia mind you telling the world before she knows?Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-3924654189559713242014-03-11T06:25:47.430+01:002014-03-11T06:25:47.430+01:00Italian Grape Tomato 'joints' are the best...Italian Grape Tomato 'joints' are the best.<br /><br />I mentioned on my page that should get that bloody restaurant finished. Lady Magnon was reading in The Sunday Times that Angola is the new hot trendy holiday location. You may need extra cottages too!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-21270856328468383002014-03-11T05:47:04.005+01:002014-03-11T05:47:04.005+01:00We haven't had any rain since about October, b...We haven't had any rain since about October, but that's normal. Unfortunately because of the "troubles" the water tankers that trundle through the city watering the flora have not been able to do so in some areas, and as a result many of the trees and bushes are dying, which is such a great shame; bugger democracy. Well there isn't any, however much anyone pretends. It's still a feudal system, as will become apparent quite soon.columnisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03764365428633038329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-90178893372938555572014-03-10T22:58:22.035+01:002014-03-10T22:58:22.035+01:00tip....don't show marcia the wild stuff!tip....don't show marcia the wild stuff!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-13997432006266332532014-03-10T21:28:48.834+01:002014-03-10T21:28:48.834+01:00Sky high fuel prices in UK yet the Govt still want...Sky high fuel prices in UK yet the Govt still want HS2; £42.6 billion to build it, and an extra £9.2 billion for rolling stock to benefit whom? If they want to encourage genuine mobility, how about forgetting HS2 and slashing fuel duty?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-50664421592504172182014-03-10T20:51:43.232+01:002014-03-10T20:51:43.232+01:00Good lord. Diesel is about £1.35 a litre here. An ...Good lord. Diesel is about £1.35 a litre here. An empty fuel tank costs me about £90 to fill up. Retired job.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14349739454297792385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-38738541288657708912014-03-10T20:45:45.774+01:002014-03-10T20:45:45.774+01:00Marcia will buy a test kit in town after dropping ...Marcia will buy a test kit in town after dropping Alex off at his school. Alex has been bugging us for a brother. He'll be really pissed off when he realises he'll have to move out of our room and into his to make space for the cot...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-48915033626162062522014-03-10T20:15:12.890+01:002014-03-10T20:15:12.890+01:00I think Johns village neighbours have been throwin...I think Johns village neighbours have been throwing seeds in your garden.<br /><br />oh er missus another hippo in the compound. now we are all excited to know, would you have to drive far for a test?Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518631542782309728noreply@blogger.com