tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post1771338049647369716..comments2024-03-26T11:27:35.814-07:00Comments on Tom Stephenson: Must try harderUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-83975226843340862392017-01-10T03:05:54.509-08:002017-01-10T03:05:54.509-08:00My father briefly worked for Kenwood in Surrey. He...My father briefly worked for Kenwood in Surrey. He used to come home saying, "Ken Wood said..." and even then I didn't think he was a real person. We had the full kit.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-61389914245108603342017-01-09T21:12:41.482-08:002017-01-09T21:12:41.482-08:00A tiny piece on my Kenwood broke, so I phoned the ...A tiny piece on my Kenwood broke, so I phoned the company. What does it look like? asked the nice lady. It's the blueish round bit just under the red bit, I replied. I'll put one in the post, she said. The CORRECT piece arrived the following day, with a small bill; it was the very best customer service I've ever received!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-63721606985195360782017-01-09T16:56:43.633-08:002017-01-09T16:56:43.633-08:00Don't blame me - I voted remain. Actually, you...Don't blame me - I voted remain. Actually, you may justifiably blame me as an Englishman for compelling you to come all the way over here to Nailsworth just to dig up a few spuds. We sold the seeds to you in cynical opportunism, then refused to impart the secrets of GM protection and procreation. For that, I truly bear the weight of a national guilt.<br /><br />Now that the Celtic Tiger has starved to death, I don't think that us peeps will will take any customers of an Irish Tea Shop seriously until the true union between North and South has been welded. When this happens, I will move to Belfast and expected to be welcomed with open arms when I come down to visit.<br /><br />Put the scones on.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-1602926642607700812017-01-09T15:03:51.959-08:002017-01-09T15:03:51.959-08:00I have decreased my commenting productivity as a s...I have decreased my commenting productivity as a subtle protest against you peeps leaving our dear Union. Not that your Department for the Leaving of Same will notice or care. Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-40481131967325677642017-01-09T11:59:31.649-08:002017-01-09T11:59:31.649-08:00Our fridge is over 40 years old and given to us by...Our fridge is over 40 years old and given to us by a wealthy Kuwaiti lady who still visits occasionally. It works fine.<br /><br />My brother in law used to have BMW Isetta Bubble Car. They are now worth about £20,000. I have a friend who once owned a Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle. They now fetch about £150,000. Ah, hindsight...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-35014621829651327632017-01-09T11:55:59.890-08:002017-01-09T11:55:59.890-08:00I am sure it served some purpose, even if it was n...I am sure it served some purpose, even if it was not accurate!Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-23894490322023318912017-01-09T10:58:33.557-08:002017-01-09T10:58:33.557-08:00My husband being the man he is, we have lots of ol...My husband being the man he is, we have lots of old stuff. Including a fridge that he bought 20 years ago at an auction for 3 pounds. It is in the utility room now working away keeping the wine and the beer cold and the freezer is keeping whatever is in there frozen. I wonder how old it was at the time of the auction. He also has two Volvo estates -- both over 20 years old. He often laments the loss to rust of his 1959 Sunbeam Rapier ...The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-30662515898753132402017-01-09T08:56:29.888-08:002017-01-09T08:56:29.888-08:00I always believe to hear the Wild Riders in those ...I always believe to hear the Wild Riders in those Rauhnächten (well, just stormy weather). <br />What I think really funny, Tom, is that in olden times the ancient ones used each of the twelve nights - true!! - to foretell -- the weather! First night: January, second February and so on -- maybe they needed it for their 'cultivated conversations'? Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-58970674978778001462017-01-09T07:52:26.831-08:002017-01-09T07:52:26.831-08:00This is a bit off-topic, but I could not understan...This is a bit off-topic, but I could not understand how or why my iMac pings in messages in a corner of the screen, even without WiFi. Then I got a call with WiFi switched on, and the computer rang as well... It turns out to be all to do with Facetime (if you know what that is - Skype for Macs) and has now been disabled. I don't know how this stuff works at all - it's a little scary.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-30884089145787152012017-01-09T07:33:24.459-08:002017-01-09T07:33:24.459-08:00Don't apologise, I like rambling. It suits my ...Don't apologise, I like rambling. It suits my state of mind. So you are a Pagan? What does that involve? (Ok, I admit to having images of you carvorting naked amongst standing stones, as in The Wicker Man. So you invest in diamonds too? How many have you got and where do you live?Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-55271613720670762822017-01-09T07:15:01.298-08:002017-01-09T07:15:01.298-08:00A bits and bobs comment from me (It's the meds...A bits and bobs comment from me (It's the meds, I tell you) You mentioned Paganism, and I'm a Pagan, As for the weather, I'm buying a larger woodburner this week, and moving my present one into my studio. As for investments, the only things that I invest in are modern art and diamonds. PS I have never had a mobile phone. Rambling as usual but a very nice Premier Cru on top of meds will do that to you! (or rather, me)Lesley UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690616440969201231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-34853313011958420872017-01-09T06:42:24.879-08:002017-01-09T06:42:24.879-08:00Actually, I am also targeted by investment compani...Actually, I am also targeted by investment companies. If they only knew what a waste of money it is to send me those glossy brochures!Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-74500277106985389412017-01-09T06:33:10.634-08:002017-01-09T06:33:10.634-08:00It is rumoured to reach -13 (C) in exposed areas. ...It is rumoured to reach -13 (C) in exposed areas. I don't mind that. I was in Canada during -40 once, and it was a bone-dry cold! Dangerously deceptive.<br /><br />The older I get, the more I appreciate not being targeted for anything other than Saga cruises. I love owning an old iPhone which cost the original owner £600. It does more than I will use it for.<br /><br />The Kinks did experiment with a bit of white Reggae once, and it wasn't very successful to my mind. Leave it to the experts, I say.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-73722004034275131862017-01-09T06:10:59.482-08:002017-01-09T06:10:59.482-08:00Tom, I hope that the -8 degrees we are experiencin...Tom, I hope that the -8 degrees we are experiencing over here this morning warm up a bit before reaching your side of the ocean. Too darn cold.<br /><br />Establishing prices and values and productivity goals and creating demand are such powerful influence on our lives. I've never quite bought into most trends or propaganda, but sometimes do compromise some of my ideals. It doesn't take long for me to realize my error and try for a correction.<br /><br />I would have liked to see the colorful Well Cathedral facade!<br /><br />Before I forget, it's finally occured to me what yoru fairgrounds music reminded me of. It got me remembering the Kinks' tune Come Dancing.<br /><br />Best wishes.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-52374316200573780112017-01-09T06:01:36.393-08:002017-01-09T06:01:36.393-08:00I just posted the above then I heard someone on th...I just posted the above then I heard someone on the radio talking about 'consumer-generated advertising platforms'...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.com