I come across some thoughtful and inspirational quotes quite often and have recently started to record them so I can read them again when I’m looking for a lift or some insight. So now I’m putting these in one place so I can share. Thanks to my wonderful friends who often contribute to this list.
Enjoy!
Last night was the first of many fantastic get-togethers this summer. The fantastic Terri organised the get-together and what a roaring success it was!
An Obituary printed in the London Times……… Interesting and sadly, rather true
[B – Received this by email ages ago, not sure if it was published in the L Times, probably not, but even so the message is relevant]
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
You call a bathing suit a “swimming costume”.
You call a traffic light a “robot”.
You call an elevator a “lift”
You call a hood a “bonnet”
You call a trunk a “boot”
You call a pickup truck a “bakkie”
You call a barbecue a “braai”
The employees dance in front of the building to show how unhappy they are.
With the Springboks first test this weekend, they play Wales, here is a little tribute from 2009 Tri Nations, the toughest rugby competition there is. Tri-Nations 2009 Update (06/05): SA won 34-31 in a close game. Boks where not on top form but a good game nonetheless. Thanks to Wales for hosting a great game yet again. Match report: Planet Rugby
No offence intended ladies. But the title says it all. Click here to watch: Football fillies. Had to share, that made laugh.
Well folks, after 10-12 hours of diving in pre-season freezing cold Cornish oceans, I’m pleased to say I landed my first fish of the season.
I recently advised my dear Mother Duck on some software to install on her new Windows installation. Now those that know me well will now that I’m an advocate of Linux and open source software in general, but unfortunately it’s “just easier” to have her running Windows at the moment, long story.
However that does not mean that open and free software needs to go out the window…There some great apps out there and I tried to include some of these in my selections for her. I’ve listed these below in case they can help some others too. These are a mixed selection of propriety and open software, but all at zero cost.