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Thursday 15 October 2015
Saturday 10 October 2015
Wednesday 7 October 2015
Tuesday 6 October 2015
Bombay bound ....
Ah ... my dear old things;
At the kind behest and generosity of Dr Mike.... I am adventuring to the worlds seventh largest country by size and the the most populous democracy of them all. Jetting off from the remarkably calm and tranquil terminal 4 early this morning I will arrive tonight to what I am anticipating to be a hectic and chaotic (why do these busy words end in 'ic' ?) Terminal 2 at Mumbai.
I will keep you posted ...... let the fun begin
At the kind behest and generosity of Dr Mike.... I am adventuring to the worlds seventh largest country by size and the the most populous democracy of them all. Jetting off from the remarkably calm and tranquil terminal 4 early this morning I will arrive tonight to what I am anticipating to be a hectic and chaotic (why do these busy words end in 'ic' ?) Terminal 2 at Mumbai.
I will keep you posted ...... let the fun begin
Friday 25 September 2015
coffee break thoughts
Worth reflecting upon ...
Little minds are interested in the extraordinary; great minds in the commonplace
E Hubbard esq.
Little minds are interested in the extraordinary; great minds in the commonplace
E Hubbard esq.
Saturday 19 September 2015
7 becomes 9 when its Chic to say me hearties ......
Well my little fun bus bambinos I am sure you are intrigued by the enigmatic and frankly obscure title of this vignette of obscurity for you to unravel...
I will be gentle with you so here are a few clues ... what is the link?.
Confused? .... the answer is September 19th !
Starting with the old Roman dude ... King Numa Pompilius, (I kid you not!)
September (from Latin septem, "seven") was originally the seventh of ten months on the oldest known Roman calendar, with March (Latin Martius) the first month of the year until perhaps as late as 153 BC. After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day....how facinating
Mr Cool himself is 63 years young today. Happy Birthday Mr Rodgers !
Now for my personal favourite .. Captain Jack.
Well I just love the eccentricities of this world and it always makes me feel there is hope for us all when we can celebrate silliness. So did you know that Sept 19th is ...TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Why do we need an International Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Make no mistake. We do. But it's a little hard to articulate why, especially when you've made the mistake of referring to your wife as a scurvy bilge rat and tried to order her back into the galley.
Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple.
It gives your conversation a swagger, an elán, denied to landlocked lubbers. The best explanation came from a guy at a Cleveland radio station who interviewed us on the 2002 Talk Like a Pirate Day. He told us we were going to be buried by people asking for interviews because it was a "whimsical alternative" to all the serious things that were making the news so depressing.
In other words, silliness is the holiday's best selling point.
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| 7 becomes 9 .... |
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| Mr Chic himself |
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| Captain Jack himself |
Confused? .... the answer is September 19th !
Starting with the old Roman dude ... King Numa Pompilius, (I kid you not!)
September (from Latin septem, "seven") was originally the seventh of ten months on the oldest known Roman calendar, with March (Latin Martius) the first month of the year until perhaps as late as 153 BC. After the calendar reform that added January and February to the beginning of the year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name. It had 29 days until the Julian reform, which added a day....how facinating
Mr Cool himself is 63 years young today. Happy Birthday Mr Rodgers !
Now for my personal favourite .. Captain Jack.
Well I just love the eccentricities of this world and it always makes me feel there is hope for us all when we can celebrate silliness. So did you know that Sept 19th is ...TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY!
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Why do we need an International Talk Like a Pirate Day?
Make no mistake. We do. But it's a little hard to articulate why, especially when you've made the mistake of referring to your wife as a scurvy bilge rat and tried to order her back into the galley.
Talking like a pirate is fun. It's really that simple.
It gives your conversation a swagger, an elán, denied to landlocked lubbers. The best explanation came from a guy at a Cleveland radio station who interviewed us on the 2002 Talk Like a Pirate Day. He told us we were going to be buried by people asking for interviews because it was a "whimsical alternative" to all the serious things that were making the news so depressing.
In other words, silliness is the holiday's best selling point.
Friday 18 September 2015
Wise words
"An expert is someone who knows some of the worst mistakes that can be made in their subject and who manages to avoid them"
W Heisenberg esq
Wednesday 19 August 2015
Spooooky!!
Having spent the last 2 weeks extolling the genius of Bosch the detective to my fun bus chums. How strange that whilst waiting to exit Croatia we entertained ourselves with the Times crossword which 12 across was so appropriate.....
Hearty victuals
Fun bus is pleased to say Marro of the Dalmatia has been inducted into the Fun bus hall of fame as an honorary member 😎
Tuesday 18 August 2015
Android technology from your friendly Luddite
So my adventurous bunnies. I am writing this on a multi communication contraption constructed by Samsung and powered (apparently) by an " Android".
I recall a track by Radiohead based on a Douglas Adams creation ... Paranoid Android. Anyway I digress.....Just got to get the bugger to upload!!!
I recall a track by Radiohead based on a Douglas Adams creation ... Paranoid Android. Anyway I digress.....Just got to get the bugger to upload!!!
Counting our blessings!
So mon ami's .....
Quite an eye opener whilst here on the Dalmation coast (that I have to say is absolutely stunning - as the Bish's pics below will testify to),
There is an almost palpable underlying sense of painful recent history that locals are trying to put behind them whilst insisting that its never repeated. A prophetic young guide who impressed with his beauty and wisdom, explained in the religious crucible that is Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina, how 'Balkans' translates to blood and honey and how every 50 years there is too much blood but his generation was committed to it not happening again. We actually walked along the front line where a decade ago muslims, catholics and christians fought over which God was more benevolent and peace loving than the other's diety.
I am not sure if Dubrovnik was rebuilt as the Game of Thrones film set but it certainly comes close and its recent history lends itself only to well to the senseless violence and gore of the series.
Totally enthralling and fascinating ..... and despite all this the locals are amongst the friendliest and most pleasant people you can hope to meet.
This really is a fabulous and very hot part of the world.
Get to the important stuff I hear you yelling .... well we dined on simple but well cooked victuals. Lots of Fish, Pizzas of various concoctions, steaks, lamb, chicken pork, mussels, shrimps and oysters. The local beer was really rather good
However the wine is best described as forgettable. Still to console ourselves we had a plethora of extravagant and rather alcoholic cocktails (Tequilla Sunrises, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Hawaiians etc etc etc !!!) and the V&T / Ballantine staples. All rather pleasant.
More to follow but here are some pics.....
Quite an eye opener whilst here on the Dalmation coast (that I have to say is absolutely stunning - as the Bish's pics below will testify to),
There is an almost palpable underlying sense of painful recent history that locals are trying to put behind them whilst insisting that its never repeated. A prophetic young guide who impressed with his beauty and wisdom, explained in the religious crucible that is Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina, how 'Balkans' translates to blood and honey and how every 50 years there is too much blood but his generation was committed to it not happening again. We actually walked along the front line where a decade ago muslims, catholics and christians fought over which God was more benevolent and peace loving than the other's diety.
I am not sure if Dubrovnik was rebuilt as the Game of Thrones film set but it certainly comes close and its recent history lends itself only to well to the senseless violence and gore of the series.
Totally enthralling and fascinating ..... and despite all this the locals are amongst the friendliest and most pleasant people you can hope to meet.
This really is a fabulous and very hot part of the world.
Get to the important stuff I hear you yelling .... well we dined on simple but well cooked victuals. Lots of Fish, Pizzas of various concoctions, steaks, lamb, chicken pork, mussels, shrimps and oysters. The local beer was really rather good
However the wine is best described as forgettable. Still to console ourselves we had a plethora of extravagant and rather alcoholic cocktails (Tequilla Sunrises, Pina Coladas, Margaritas, Hawaiians etc etc etc !!!) and the V&T / Ballantine staples. All rather pleasant.
More to follow but here are some pics.....
Thursday 2 July 2015
Sunday 19 April 2015
Sunday 29 March 2015
Roundhouse Fun - Everybody Dance!
The last time I went to the Roundhouse was to see Eddie and The Hot Rods circa 1977.
Scroll forward nearly 40 years and I found myself returning once again, this time to see Nile Rodgers and Chic.
Nile did not disappoint - hit after hit, as well as the first live performance of I'll Be There.
Set list March 20th 2015
Scroll forward nearly 40 years and I found myself returning once again, this time to see Nile Rodgers and Chic.
Nile did not disappoint - hit after hit, as well as the first live performance of I'll Be There.
Everybody Dance
Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)
I Want Your Love
I'm Coming Out
Upside Down
He's the Greatest Dancer
We Are Family
Soup for One
Lady (Hear Me Tonight)
Like a Virgin
Lost in Music
Notorious
Spacer
Thinking of You
Why
Happy Man
My Feet Keep Dancing
I'll Be There
(Live Debut)
Get Lucky
Chic Cheer
My Forbidden Lover
Let's Dance
Le Freak
Good Times
(Bish)
Tuesday 3 February 2015
svi ćemo na godišnji odmor
čestitke dobri prijatelji
Guess where the houses of Bish & Smithington will be heading to in the summer ?
Here are some clues ....
Guess where the houses of Bish & Smithington will be heading to in the summer ?
Here are some clues ....
The Country that invented the necktie
Alfred Hitchcock said that it’s home to the “world’s most beautiful sunset”
It’s home to King’s Landing
It’s home to the world’s smallest town
Country where animals much coveted by Cruella DeVille originated
Their money is named after a rodent
Their coins are named after a lime tree
It’s the home of the world’s biggest truffle
Let the fun and adventures commence ....
Saturday 31 January 2015
Birthday fun - Bristol fashion
First up - step forward those fun bus aficionados and 80's groovers, the fabulous Gill and Rick. In keeping with Rick's inimitable generous style , close chums and family were gathered to celebrate Gill's landmark birthday upon reaching the same age as the beautiful one. Happy Birthday Gill.
With a dress code of best bib and tucker; posh frocks, ball gowns and dickies, there was intense pressure on the offspring's inheritance as the beautiful one insisted on sourcing an appropriate outfit. Worth every penny - absolutely stunning.
Now Rick is a sea faring boat nut; loving all things that bob about on the beautiful briny so it should be no surprise that the celebration was hosted on the mother of all things that float...the SS Great Britain. IKB's master piece. So well built that if the Titanic had been similarly constructed it would have given that iceberg what for and sailed merrily on.
For those not in the know .......
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| Bristol genius ... |
The grand stateroom on the upper deck provided a wonderful venue for fine food and wine. Many new friends were made and old chums were reacquainted with as we gorged ourselves on mushroom risotto followed by roast rib eye and a plethora of desserts. A fine, fine feast.
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| The Birthday girl .... |
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| Genial hosts |
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| With sister Rachel |
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| Beautiful people ... |
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| Ladies Man ! |
Such a good night - live band, a happy DJ and a well stocked bar.
With the run of the ship, we investigated it from bow to stern and from under the water!!!
The first English cricket 11 to tour Australia sailed on the Great Britain in 1861. Known as the H H Stephenson team after the team captain who in 1858 took three wickets with three consecutive deliveries. A collection was held for him, and he was presented with a hat bought with the proceeds and thus the 'Hat Trick' entered sporting parlance
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| won 6 lost 2 and drew 4 |
Anthony Trollope of Victorian writing fame wrote the novel Lady Anne whilst steaming to Australia aboard the Great Britain.
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| A tad hirsute! |
Here's the history lesson ...
Built in 1843, the SS Great Britain set a number of precedents in engineering design. She was the first ocean-going iron ship, the first with screw propellers, and the forerunner of modern passenger liners. At three hundred and twenty-two feet long, she was also the largest passenger ship then afloat.
Brunel's curved design for the propellers, perhaps aided by his ability to draw a perfect circle freehand, proved so effective that even modern computer-aided design has produced only marginal efficiency improvements. Linked to her one thousand horsepower engine, it was perhaps not surprising that on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic she broke the previous speed record, completing the voyage in only fourteen days.
1846-1881 Australia and beyond
After three successful years on the Britain to America route, in 1846 she ran aground off Ireland. Her salvage cost enough to bankrupt the ship's owners so she was sold on to Gibbs, Bright and Co. In 1851 her new owners had her refitted, including improvements to the engine, and used her to carry immigrants to Australia.
On the Australia run she was in high demand. In an age where sailing the oceans carried high risks, sailing on the SS Great Britain meant you got there safely, and usually you got there fast. She would eventually sail this route thirty-two times, carrying the first British Cricket team among others. During the Crimean War she was in service as a troop carrier, taking 44,000 troops to the war.
In 1882 she was converted to a sailing ship, carrying freight instead of passengers. She would serve in this role for the remainder of her sailing days
Abandoned In 1886, the SS Great Britain sought sanctuary in Port Stanley in the Falklands after sustaining damage. Assessed as unseaworthy, she was abandoned in the Falkland Islands, to be used as a floating warehouse and coal store. In 1937 her retirement became less dignified when she was finally scuttled. Left to rust in Sparrow Cove, her glory days past, she was almost entirely forgotten.
In 1970 it was decided that abandoning such a historic vessel was unacceptable and the SS Great Britain project began the ambitious plan to move her from the Falklands to her home port in Bristol. Loaded onto a specially built pontoon, she was sailed halfway round the world back to Britain. The pontoon was unable to sail up the Avon, and so the ancient vessel was carefully patched and floated one last time. She was then towed, floating on her own, up the river to her home dock.
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