tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50960842011-04-21T21:17:00.414ZThe Bemuddlement BloggerDay-2-Day Outbursts from the Commuting, Cartoon Stunt Guitarist and Recovering VegetarianBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.comBlogger3201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-489313692520742632008-12-25T08:31:00.002Z2008-12-25T08:33:44.209ZSeems I haven't blogged for ages. The Toshiba laptop went back to the shops two days after the last blog and wasn't replaced. However THIS post is brought to you via a a rather lovely Sony Vaio... which we here at Bemuddlement just love. So whilst the Turkey is gently roasting away I thought I would jot a few words and try blooging from the laptop... it appears to work :-).Merry Christmas everyoneBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-7644520119526519662008-01-26T20:55:00.000Z2008-01-26T20:56:26.827ZVista-SchmisterWell, this is something of landmark, as I'm typing this, sitting on my sofa, watching television (a rather uninteresting episode of ER on Channel 5), all on my shiny new Laptop aquisition. Unfortunately the O/S is not so lovely. Approximately 30 hours into my M$-Vista Home Premium edition (1.5 of which have been spent on the phone to technical support), my initial impressions have Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-31261880810454874182008-01-24T15:17:00.000Z2008-01-24T15:22:12.269Z Caine-esque Words of Wisdom - An explanationI feel I should explain the "Caine-esque Words of Wisdom". A trend has been established in my workplace of impersonating Michael Caine circa "Alfie"/"Get Carter". It all started when a learned and wise colleague was relating a particular relationship with a young lady and all of a sudden the phrase "I don't like a bird when she gets too clingy!" seemedBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-81317248235465932292008-01-24T15:00:00.000Z2008-01-24T15:03:33.576Z Caine-esque Words of Wisdom #0001"Now, I don't mind a fat bloke, but I don't do obescity! Oh no!"Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-16568156368069767632007-10-29T12:09:00.000Z2007-10-29T12:12:30.285ZWords of Wisdom #0005"Mondays are the bunkers, in the golf course of life"Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-13147445754803261382007-09-17T13:41:00.000Z2007-09-17T13:51:05.405ZHow Fast does a Formula 1 Engine Go?...asked Mrs B whilst watching the Belgium GP"Limited to 19,000 rpm!" I said, "Formula 1 racing cars have their engines limited to 19,000rpm for the 2007 season""How fast is that?""Well essentially each piston in the engine of a Formula 1 engine (and there are eight of them) fires 19,000 times per minute. Let me put this into context for you. An old long Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-21516411588639085052007-08-28T14:42:00.000Z2007-08-28T14:45:12.691ZCarbon/Calorie OffsettingRecently I had the good fortune to book a flight, with a well known no-frills airline (lets call them NoFrills Air), to Barcelona. During the lengthy on-line process of booking the aforementioned ticket, I was given the option to add a small surcharge,to the numerous number of compulsary surcharges, to "Carbon Offset" my journey. It would appear that for an extra sum, Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-47255665749098214822007-07-26T08:34:00.000Z2007-07-26T08:36:08.838Z Words of Wisdom #0005"When the Pin is pulled, Mr Grenade is not our friend"Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-4669211885586048432007-07-23T16:01:00.000Z2007-07-23T16:03:15.486ZWords of Wisdom #0004Light shirts for business, dark for lesuireBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-9483301677673752332007-06-19T11:04:00.000Z2007-06-19T11:05:02.194ZLife in The Boardroom1. Every said hello and were all very nice to one another2. The meeting progressed and escalated into a forum of violence3. More items that cause misery were discussedBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-26312606076315366702007-06-14T07:31:00.000Z2007-06-14T07:33:49.078ZWords of Wisdom #0003Shirts, tucked in for business, loose for leisure.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-68301269056638235732007-06-06T09:55:00.000Z2007-06-06T09:58:34.263ZWords of Wisdom #0002On relating a work problem to a colleague and correcting them on the fact that it was our problem. The wise sage retorted.... "There is no 'our' in Team"Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-20283306183304006112007-03-21T17:06:00.000Z2007-03-21T17:12:30.754ZHealth and Safety Gone Mad?Dear Bemuddlement,You have been observed at 11:13 hours on the 16.03.07 turning right at the (Name Removed) exit onto the dual carriageway. The exit is a left turn only as stipulated by the Highways Authority.This action could cause a danger to others and breaches the guidelines which were issued via the Intranet on the (Date Removed) . All the road makings and signage Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-24259445111518693472007-03-15T17:19:00.000Z2007-03-21T17:14:38.251ZESC4P3Last night I journeyed to the Hammersmith "Liver Damage" Apollo to see a band that recorded one of my favourite albums of all time, that band being Journey. Me and a friend from work left Bemuddlement Towers at around 5:30pm and by 6:40pm we were outside "the Trout" for the traditional imbibing of the pre-gig foaming Pevo. Suitably refreshed, we then headed for the venue.Inside was heaving,Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-86570808515995274332007-03-14T13:00:00.000Z2007-03-14T13:21:44.830ZExplanation of Commuting, Cartoon Stunt Guitarist and Recovering Vegetarian: #1 CommutingMany people have asked me "Bemuddlement? What exactly does the title "Commuting, Cartoon Stunt Guitarist and Recovering Vegetarian" mean? Well it's not that long a story and maybe all these lines are not relevent anymore, but I feel that as I feel I am approaching an evermore productive period of writing, I'dBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-85078234888210295372007-03-13T17:28:00.000Z2007-03-13T19:10:19.828ZBLOGGER CHANGED!!!!Bemuddlement blogger is now undergoing a substantial revamp in line with the new google tools. Stay tuned.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1165942937186217482006-12-12T16:57:00.000Z2006-12-12T17:02:17.206ZLittle VictoryTube of Polo Mints 28pInserted 50pReturned 27pNet profit 5pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1165577221171726242006-12-08T11:26:00.000Z2006-12-30T09:47:57.632ZWords of Wisdom #0001Black shoes for business, brown shoes for lesuireBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1164971169716111932006-12-01T11:04:00.000Z2006-12-01T11:06:09.733ZDigital Television ExplainedThe other evening, whilst enjoying another gripping episode of "Deal or No Deal" (which I daily pre-record and watch at four times speed over my evening meal), the present Mother-in-Law telephoned BuddlementTowers in a distressed state, wondering why she couldn't get a clear picture for Channel Five and QVC on her Digibox. The reason for her angst was that she couldn'tBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1154013326007552022006-07-27T15:14:00.000Z2006-07-27T15:15:26.020Z"Is it me...?"Dear Mr Motorway Service Station Owner,I'm no professional complainer, but I do feel I should bring to your attention the miserable experience I had in your establishment on the M4 yesterday. Rather than highlight the whole sorry story, blow by blow, here are some positive, improvement recommendations. I'll leave you to fill in the gaps... I accept that the price of petrol is Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1153476473800490602006-07-21T10:04:00.000Z2006-07-21T10:07:53.826ZSong's I never Get Tired of Hearing #00001Three Day's - Jane's Addiction : From the moment Perry Farrell whispers the beginning, to the finale 10 minutes and 48 seconds later. More mood changes than most artists have in a career.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1149237865869313392006-06-02T08:43:00.000Z2006-06-02T08:44:25.876ZYou Know I Could Listen To..... #0001The genius that is Lindsey Buckingham, all day.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1144676068948078042006-04-10T13:28:00.000Z2006-04-10T13:34:28.960ZUnnoticed Obvious #0001Every now and then something crops up in converstaion that makes me realise something that should've been blatently obvious. Welcome to the first in this irregular series.Today someone was referred to using a term from "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". The term was "Kerr-nig-itt" (a phrase uttered by the tauning French sentry man, whilst hurling insults at King Arthur and Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1128606289731039342005-10-06T13:25:00.000Z2005-10-06T13:44:49.736Z "Little Victories" - A HomageOne regular feature on this blog, is that of "Little Victories", those odd little highlights during the day when one feels one is 'winning' in life. Usually this means finding 5p left in the coffee machine, or an under priced bag of crisps in the vending machine.What you probably don't know is that I took the phrase from "Porridge", a UK sit-com from the 1970's Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1125589202342162032005-09-01T16:37:00.000Z2005-09-01T15:40:02.346ZListening Post #0001Overheard in Post office queueMother: No use looking at those birthday cards you've missed his birthdayChild 1 : Oh! I'll be 13 next birthdayChild 2 : I'll be 11Mother : And I'll be 27!Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1122372680795291732005-07-26T11:07:00.000Z2005-07-26T10:11:20.800ZAm I Getting Old #0002 Spotted this in a "High Fashion" establishment in Crawley (yes such things do exist). Can someone explain what type of person would wear this??? Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1122291970274353222005-07-25T12:42:00.000Z2005-07-25T11:46:10.280ZHow about that? Blogger can now post images :-). To commerate this event, here's a lovely picture taken on the K750i of a sunset over Walton-on-Thames last week (as viewed from the Swan Public House)Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1116430143751200402005-05-18T15:27:00.000Z2005-05-18T15:29:03.756ZAm I Getting Old...?E-mail I sent to local radio station today"I am writing to you in connection with a publicity stunt on the Running Horse roundabout in Maidstone, that I believe to be connected with your radio station. This caused considerable inconvenience to many people who use that roundabout, either to access the London bound M20 or to get into Maidstone itself. I shall explain.As I joinedBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1108636655157497692005-02-17T10:35:00.000Z2005-02-17T10:37:35.160ZI'm No Neil Peart #000038:47am... the CD kicks in "Another piece of Meat", boy those Teutons can play. They sounded good with Schenker on lead... but if I was Maths Jabs I'd have been well pi55ed off continually making way for the rhythm guitarists brother. I pass a squished fox... I tell you.. it's not fox hunting they sound be banning but motorways, more foxes get killed on the M25 than they doBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1105095474541631082005-01-07T10:57:00.000Z2005-01-07T10:57:54.543ZI'm No Neil Peart... #00002
"Ikhnaton And Itsacon And Their Band Of Merry Men"
It's a damp steely morning on the M23 slip road leaving the M25, I'm 15 miles from my destination "I Know What I Like (In my Wardrobe)" straining away, "Me I'm just a lawnmower", I smile, remember that Genesis used to play as "Under the Garden Wall" at secret warm up gigs. "Six saintly shrouded men move across the Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1105095285686911412005-01-07T10:53:00.000Z2005-01-07T10:54:45.686ZI'm No Neil Peart #00001
"There I was stuck in another interminable jam on the M25. The strains of "Home by the Sea" were just starting. How I wish I were home by the sea now, instead of sitting behind N.Dentrsangle, W.Betz and E.Stobbart. E.Stobbart, now there is a name to conjure with, sounds like a Dickensian poet, or is that Poet of Dickens... I forget which side of the Medway I am on. Phil Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1098200215235854152004-10-19T16:30:00.000Z2004-10-19T15:36:55.236ZI'm Still Alive
Don't fret. I haven't forgotten how to blog. Update since 24-AUG.
Boston, Upgrade, Lobster, Rush (Wembley), Rush (Birmingham), Cotwolds, Manchester, Thame, Credit Card Thefts, Paris > UK > Paris > UK, Chakra, Creative Labs Zen.
I know I need to update the "Currently Reading", I know I need to update "Currently Listening". I know I need to update Bemuddlement. Stay tuned.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1093343260764793262004-08-24T09:00:00.000Z2004-08-24T10:27:40.766ZLong Time No Post
Quick update of the last 7 weeks, in no order at all: Northern Ireland, gallbladder, decorating, life laundry, kestral, Bockets Farm, golf, Manchester, saucepans, quiz, smoked garlic, BBQ, fish, mirror.
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-108875822015807192004-07-02T08:49:00.000Z2004-07-02T08:50:20.156ZLittle Victory
Tasty Cup of Campachino 18p
Inserted 20p
Returned 6p
Net Profit 4p
Running 2004 Total +90pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1088677658120307642004-07-01T09:57:00.000Z2004-07-01T10:27:38.120ZLittle Victory
The Thai Sweet Chilli crisps (38p) are still in the 28p tube.
Net profit 10p
2004 Running Total +87pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1088592684202307112004-06-30T10:50:00.000Z2004-06-30T10:51:24.203ZLittle Victory
6p left in Coffee Machine
Running Total 2004 +77pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1087476166394834782004-06-17T12:40:00.000Z2004-06-17T12:42:46.393ZLittle Victory
Lovely Cup of Campachino - 18p
Inserted -20p
Returned 4p
Net Profit 2p
2004 Running Total +71pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086878693533387172004-06-10T14:42:00.000Z2004-06-10T14:44:53.533ZHappy Birthday to Me
Today is my 39th birthday. I enter my 40th year with a new vision and a clarity I've rarely experienced. I can honestly say that I have never felt as good as I do today, 10th June 2004. The main reason is this.. after 15 years, of which a large latter proportion were spent unhappily, I find myself single again (the first birthday I've had single since 1989) and I'm Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086859174448689582004-06-10T09:17:00.000Z2004-06-10T09:19:34.446ZLittle Defeats/Victories
2p gained from Coffee machine
20p short changed
Net Loss -18p
2004 Running Total 69pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086609029544132322004-06-07T11:48:00.000Z2004-06-07T11:50:29.543ZLittle Victories
1 Cup of Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 20p
Returned : 19p
Net profit : 17p
2004 Running Total +87pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086347596385475102004-06-04T11:11:00.000Z2004-06-04T11:13:16.386ZLittle Victories
2p left in Coffee Machine
1 Packet Walkers Sensations Sweet Thai Chilli Crisps : 38p (in 28p tube)
Inserted : £1.00
Returned : 72p
Profit : 10p
2004 Running Total +70pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086268734619576902004-06-03T13:16:00.000Z2004-06-03T13:18:54.620ZLittle Defeats
One failed cup dispensing tasty Campachino directly into drip tray.
One Diet Coke : 45p
Inserted : 50p
Returned : Zilch
Net Loss -5p + -18p
Running 2004 Total +58pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1086192155482843292004-06-02T16:01:00.000Z2004-06-02T16:02:35.483ZLittle Defeats
Too numerous to mention. Short change coffee machibe, 3p swindle from Crisps.
Net Defeat 23p
2004 Running total +81pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085668911406923732004-05-27T14:39:00.000Z2004-05-27T14:41:51.406ZLittle Victory
1 Packet of Walkers Sensations Steak & Peppercorn crisps : 38p
Wrongly placed in 28p tube
Inserted : 30p
Returned : 3p
Net profit : 11p
2004 Running Total £1.04Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085565611121701722004-05-26T09:59:00.000Z2004-05-26T10:00:11.120ZApologies
ARRGGHHH! I MISSED HENRY McGEE'S BIRTHDAY (MAY 14) Not Chuffed. Henry McGee in solemn mood after hearing no birthday greetings from the Bemuddlement Offices (May 14) Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-108552524931704992004-05-25T22:44:00.000Z2004-05-25T22:47:29.316ZLittle Victories and Major Battles
3p scavenged from drinks machines
Net 2004 profit +93p
The battle is being won... but more needed to win the war.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085410208751428432004-05-24T14:49:00.000Z2004-05-24T14:50:08.753ZLittle Victory 2
30p left in snack machine
2004 Net profit +90pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085393686444585712004-05-24T10:13:00.000Z2004-05-24T10:14:46.443ZLittle Victory
Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 50p
Returned : 35p
Net Profit : 3p
2004 Net profit +60pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085385812773017942004-05-24T08:02:00.000Z2004-05-24T08:03:32.773ZLife in the Slow Lane
Woman spotted in Silver VW Polo, eating Pot Noodle, 7:54Am Westbound M26. Time Delay: 1 sachet of Soya Sauce.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085139829805563122004-05-21T11:41:00.000Z2004-05-21T11:44:08.203Z100 Not Out
Clonemeister pointed out that today is the 100th working in 2004 (for those of us who didn't come back until Jan 5 that is).
An odd 100 days, pretty life changing... here's to the next 100...Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085125460390265272004-05-21T07:41:00.000Z2004-05-21T07:44:50.786ZLife In The Slow Lane : Rubber Necking
Slow through J5>J6 M25 clockwise, due to an 'incident' on the anti-clock. Rubber neckers are often viewed with contempt, but I have to admit the scene of carnage is fascinating.
Time Delay: 3 Tracks of WUTW...
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085068383370100872004-05-20T15:50:00.000Z2004-05-20T15:53:03.370ZCrawley : Capital of Multi-National Culture
The "Jewel" in West Sussex's crown that is known as Crawley is not known for it's cultural highlights, however, one is pleased to announce that some high moments of performance art could be spotted in the town center this lunchtime. Firstly there was the OAP singing to the keyboard backing track of "Evergreen", who at oneBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1085007258881850402004-05-19T22:48:00.000Z2004-05-19T22:54:18.883ZToday
a) Saw grime graffiti on window "Window".
b) Got incredibly frustrated with the A-holes at main site. Don't they understand I need to get my e-mail... like now"!!!!
c) 2.5 hours to get to reading
d) Did lots of self talking
e) Thought I'd lost specs (left them at home)
f) Nice weather
g) Two very pointless meetings at main site.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1084920872860398032004-05-18T22:52:00.000Z2004-05-18T22:54:32.860ZToday
Fog cleared, today things seemed clear, today felt good, today met my dreams.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1084373512518701002004-05-12T14:50:00.000Z2004-05-12T14:51:52.516ZLittle Victory
Lunch : £2.45
Paid : £2.50
Change : £0.45
Profit : 40p
2004 Running Total +57pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1084355262662194432004-05-12T09:03:00.000Z2004-05-12T09:47:42.663ZWhat's Really On My Mind?
Rightly, or wrongly, I followed a link to a website that contained the uncensored video of the murder by al-Qaeda of American hostage Nick Berg. I am constantly amazed at the brutality that we as humans can inflict upon each other. There are no words I can use to adequately describe the sheer revoltion, anger, sadness and contempt I subsequently felt. The termination ofBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083928978644511602004-05-07T11:22:00.000Z2004-05-07T11:27:19.250ZMoving Out Today
Moved desks today. Must have been there 5 years+. Given the events of the past few weeks it was kinda strange discovering all the old bits n pieces I kept and how my life had changed whilst sitting at that desk. Little drawings, photo's, gifts etc.
Life is changing fast, that's for sure.
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083859658238341892004-05-06T16:07:00.000Z2004-05-06T16:11:58.000ZMortality
I see many road kills on the drive to and fro work every day, but one thing struck me today... how come you never see any Magpies or Crows splatted... damned clever birds those.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083848658313821552004-05-06T13:04:00.000Z2004-05-06T13:08:37.950ZLittle Victory
1 Bag of Bacon Wheat Crunchies : 30p
Inserted : 40p
Returned : 15p
Net Profit : 5p
2004 Running Total : +17p
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083684439209418152004-05-04T15:27:00.000Z2004-05-04T15:31:07.420ZLittle Victory
1 tasty cup of Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 18p
Returned : 5p
Net profit : 5p
2004 Running Total : +12p
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083659671338606642004-05-04T08:34:00.000Z2004-05-04T08:38:24.670Z Ironing Apart from the odd shirt when away on biz (I still say that hanging the shirt in the bathroom, running the hot shower with the doors closed gets the creases out faster). I have successfully managed to avoid ironing for the first 38 years and 11 months of my life... until now. Now I have two questions a) Public opinion is that ironing is the work of theBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083537037371275482004-05-02T22:30:00.000Z2004-05-02T22:34:51.890ZGood Things About Today
1. Weather was gorgeous
2. RHS Wisley Gardens were glorious and was a good "Thank You" to me Mum
3. Heard the new version of Nick Drake's "Hazy Jane" really liked it
4. me and Romy still remembered how to play "Is Anybody Out There?"
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083448923145418652004-05-01T22:02:00.000Z2004-05-01T22:06:16.716ZNice Things People Did For Me Today
1. E-mail to home address from best mate who was in work at 6pm (he doesn't have home e-mail).
2. Free Alka-Seltzer, paracetamol, croissant (chocolate) from friends who let me crash last night.
3. Woman who sol me hot dog, told me to be careful as it was piping hot.
4. A baby in M&S smiled and pointed at me whilst trying to decide which meal to buy from thier Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083315214260250342004-04-30T08:53:00.000Z2004-04-30T08:57:45.076ZAn Announcement
Due to certain events in my life over the past few week, the Blog may take a slightly more serious look at life for a while. The Blog initially was very much "heart on sleeve" stuff and that was wrong, so I purposely changed it to the collection of trivia it is now (vending machine accidents, grime graffiti, Kit Kat slogans, motorway stories). This was to give the impression of "Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1083146068512912022004-04-28T09:54:00.000Z2004-04-28T09:58:37.500ZMy "Support Group"
To all my friends and family I would like to say "thank you" for the last few days. You've been incredible. Above and beyond.
Thank You, in no particular order
Dave and Nadia
Anton and Gillian
Di
Trevor
Bob and Maxine
Kevin
Jules
Dawn
Pat and Peter
Iain
Barry and Sue
and most of all my Mum.
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1082111052139065492004-04-16T10:24:00.000Z2004-04-16T10:28:04.983ZLittle Defeat
1 can of refreshing Diet Pepsi - 45p
Inserted - £1
Returned - 45p
Net Loss 10p
2004 Running Total +7pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1082105492325926732004-04-16T08:51:00.000Z2004-04-16T08:55:24.623ZUpdate
Well it's been a while since last blog. Blame combination of 406 water pump, Tiger Woods 2004, Golf, New Putter (TM TPi.. very nice) and general, general apathy. Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1082105313932692072004-04-16T08:48:00.000Z2004-04-16T08:52:29.280ZLife in the Slow Lane
Spotted Four Garden Chairs (white) in a field by the side of the Southbound M23 (J8>J9).
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1081417291025929142004-04-08T09:41:00.000Z2004-04-08T09:45:13.123ZLittle Victory
Walker's Sensations Crisps (Slow Roasted Lamb and Mint Flavour), placed in the dispensing receptacle for ordinary Walker's crisps.
RRP : 45p
Dispensing Machine Price : 38p
Charged : 28p
Net Profit 10p
Running 2004 Total : +17pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1081330164461461312004-04-07T09:29:00.000Z2004-04-07T09:33:05.326ZKit Kat #8
8 Kit Kats, 8 different messages. 35p... no little victory.
life in the fast lane use your breaks Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1080854697979308982004-04-01T21:24:00.000Z2004-04-01T21:28:31.466ZPlease Support
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1080834530163695862004-04-01T15:48:00.000Z2004-04-01T15:52:23.043ZObservations/Occurrences since Last Blog
a) GDN Departures is even worse now. The months of renovations weren't to put more desperately needed seats in, but to put in more shops selling undesired French produce at inflated prices b) In Paris, "Upper Crust" has become "Paul's" c) Now the owner of a rather superb set of Taylor Made RAC OS (L/H)... the old Wilson "Blue Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1080041309744021652004-03-23T11:28:00.000Z2004-03-23T11:31:50.780ZGrime-inal Offence
"HONK IF XXXXXXXXXXX" it said on the rear of a blue truck. Driver obviously offended at what some young wag had scrawled.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1079950110949270472004-03-22T10:08:00.000Z2004-03-22T10:11:50.873ZGrime is Fine
a) "DERBY 4 FOREST 2"
b) "SEAMS" written on it an "X" was placed over the final "S" and "EN" added after the modified word.
A fine testament to the intellect and education system of the Nation.
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1079615655110654442004-03-18T13:14:00.000Z2004-03-18T13:17:29.840ZSlagging Grime
"FASTWAY ARE CR*P", written, unsuprisingly, on the back of a white transit, Crawley Way. Company was BVR... there was even a webaddress on the side "www.fastwayarecr*p.co.uk". Obviously a joke of some sort.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078959801142426372004-03-10T23:03:00.000Z2004-03-10T23:06:26.013ZLittle Victory 1 tasty cup of Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 20p
Returned : 4p
Net profit : 2p
2004 Running Total : +7pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078768121774051632004-03-08T17:48:00.000Z2004-03-08T17:51:43.090ZRomy Schwarze
Well it had to happen. Romy finally busted her first string yesterday, which after nearly two years is not bad. How fitting that it (the 5th string, A) should be busted whilst emulating "La Villa Strangiato" just at the moment where a "A Lerxt in Wonderland" exits into "Monsters". King Lerxt, inspiring the string busting of Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078413711234251562004-03-04T15:21:00.000Z2004-03-04T15:24:47.513ZLittle Victory
1 tasty cup of Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 20p
Returned : 4p
Net profit : 2p
2004 Running Total : +5pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078224775286636582004-03-02T10:52:00.000Z2004-03-02T10:55:48.233ZLife in the Slow Lane
Small MG convertible stacked into the barriers of the London bound slip at J6 M20. Juggernaut jack-knifed closing roundabout above M20 J5. 3 Idiot lorry drivers causing a 60mph moving chicane on the Westbound M26. M25 J8 closed. "It's a jungle out there". Had unerring desire to wring John Prescott's neck, with respect to the decaying status of the UK motorway network Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078223910388432272004-03-02T10:38:00.000Z2004-03-02T10:41:23.513ZLittle Victory
1 tasty cup of Campachino : 18p
Inserted : 20p
Returned : 4p
Net profit : 2p
2004 Running Total : +3pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078223276202929352004-03-02T10:27:00.000Z2004-03-02T10:30:49.466ZKit Kat #7
7 Kit Kats, 7 unique messages. HOW MANY MESSAGES ARE THERE?
feel tension slip away Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1078156883699024572004-03-01T16:01:00.000Z2004-03-01T16:04:16.310ZMonday Morning Grime
"SLAP MY TOP 3/6" read one rather curious grime graffiti, on the back of a juggernaut... curious that is until a few square meters of thick sheet ice peeled off the top and started flying at my car at a closing speed of about 50mph.... we laughed.
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077741382772938912004-02-25T20:36:00.000Z2004-02-25T20:39:08.686ZLittle Victory pt 2
2p left in vending machine
2004 Running Total +1pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077725617820977522004-02-25T16:13:00.000Z2004-02-25T16:16:23.700ZLittle Victory
Campachino 18p;
Inserted 20p;
Returned 34p;
Net profit 32p
2004 Running Total -1p
Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077664142448157622004-02-24T23:09:00.000Z2004-02-24T23:11:47.420Z"Happy Birthday to me.. Happy Birthday to me"
This Blog (in it's current style) is 1 year old today. Here's to another year of Little Victories and Grime Graffiti spotting. Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077287943228015172004-02-20T14:39:00.000Z2004-02-20T14:41:42.170ZTop Grime
A great day for grime graffiti spotters today.. some very fine examples included
"I AM GAY BOTTY BOY"
and the hilarious
"MY FINGERS GOT DIRTY WRITING THIS"Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077102136818713832004-02-18T11:02:00.000Z2004-02-18T11:04:53.280ZGrime
"HELP! I'm LOST". Back of food distribution lorry Kent/Surrey stretch M25. Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1077034464468656302004-02-17T16:14:00.000Z2004-02-17T16:16:59.733ZKit Kat #6
6 Kit Kats, 6 unique messages. (35p, correct change given)
your break starts here Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076948200823947142004-02-16T16:16:00.000Z2004-02-16T16:19:14.746ZKit Kat #5
A more traditional message.
have a break have a Kit Kat Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076926808735320852004-02-16T10:20:00.000Z2004-02-16T10:22:42.280ZLittle Victory
No purchase. 2p left in coffee machine.
2004 Running Total -31pBemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076923062998563212004-02-16T09:17:00.000Z2004-02-16T09:20:16.530ZGrime Crime
"RENT ME LEAN... SEX ME SEX", what the hell is that about? Scrawled in the grime back of white transit van Westbound M20.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076668257099848152004-02-13T10:30:00.000Z2004-02-13T10:33:26.640ZKit Kat #4
4 Kit Kats, 4 different messages. 35p... no little victory.
break before you snap Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076577843615832682004-02-12T09:24:00.000Z2004-02-12T09:26:52.936ZMore Grime
"SLAP THE TOP". White truck, southbound M23.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076500083281474762004-02-11T11:48:00.000Z2004-02-12T09:28:12.560ZConnoisseur
As one gets older, one appreciates the finer things in life. A decent red wine, fine works of art, the odd piece of classical music. Today I was truly astounded by the rhythm guitar work of Malcolm Young on AC/DC's "High Voltage". "He's dirty, he's mean, he's mighty unclean..." Much underated rythym guitar meister, Malcolm Young, providing journey time Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076325806089390442004-02-09T11:23:00.000Z2004-02-09T11:25:50.296ZKit Kat #3
Three Kit Kats, three different messages imprinted on the scrummy politically incorrect chocolate bar. WHAT IS GOING ON?
sit back tune out switch off tuck in Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076319346446310062004-02-09T09:35:00.000Z2004-02-09T09:38:10.373ZGrime Censor
I'm not often driven to the need to censor observations of grime graffitti written on the back of trucks, however I I'll leave you to fill in the gaps of this gem on the back of a medium sized truck crawling along the Kent/Surrey stretches of the M25 this morning. On the Passenger side was inscribed "W*nk*r 1" and on the drivers side "W*nk*r 2".
One echoes the sentiments of the Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1076060481022660802004-02-06T09:41:00.000Z2004-02-06T09:44:48.060ZWhat is going on with Kit Kat Bars?
Well I've been away from Kit Kats for a long time (see "Man of Ethics" post 29-JAN-2004), so this maybe old news to some, but it appears the inscription on the fingers varies from packet to packet. Today's inscription
give yourself permission to relax Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1075988740592657642004-02-05T13:45:00.000Z2004-02-05T13:48:57.280ZIs Someone Trying to Tell Me Something?
Hi,
I work at #XXXXX#, and would like to offer you to redesign your complete web site absolutely free of charge. You will only be asked to pay for the monthly hosting, which is only $9.95/mo. There are no other fees, and there is absolutely no risk from your end. If you are not satisfied with our work, you will not be asked to pay anything. Please Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1075891138131581062004-02-04T10:38:00.000Z2004-02-04T10:41:15.623ZLife in the Slow Lane
One lane closed west bound M26.
Time Delay: Gave up, turned around after getting 200yrds down the alternate A25 route.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5096084.post-1075814480046105222004-02-03T13:21:00.000Z2004-02-03T13:23:36.546ZGrime Writing
"FILTHY" it said on the back of a golden coloured Vauxhall thing. Car had a URL written on the tailgate. How ironic.Bemuddlementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09292881419818891027noreply@blogger.com0