I totally made this post title up in an effort to see what bizarre keyword searches I get on the back of it. In the last month, the most common search term for finding my site is “Bumfluff Moustache”, with “Be alert, Britain needs lerts” a close second. I have a particular fondness for the [...]
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The tale of the old man and the Constitution Street body count
For a long time now, I’ve occassionally noticed an old man sitting at the bus stop in the mornings. Quite clearly beyond retirement age, he assumes his position in the bus shelter and watches the world go by. Over the last few weeks, it’s started to dawn on me that he isn’t actually heading anywhere. [...]
Easter, here again.
It’s been a while since I updated. I’ve not been inspired to write. Also, a lot of the stupid little comedy observations I make on a daily basis have been consigned to my twitter updates instead. Please feel free to follow me at @caledoniaman – (http://twitter.com/caledoniaman) I’ve been busy painting and decorating this week. Lesson [...]
Muscle Pains and Brain Drains
I’ve only just recovered enough to type. Saturday was spent with some very good friends at the soft play area at Ratho indoor climbing centre. Two hyper boys, one soft play area and two ageing, unfit Dads was always going to be a recipe for pain. And it was for me. When I woke up [...]
Where did all the time go?
Someone posted on my Facebook ‘Wall’ last night, saying that it must be about 18 years since they last saw me. They are probably right. What shocked me is that 18 years ago was 1991. I still think of 1991 as recent. It quite clearly isn’t. If you look back at photos from 1991 I [...]
Bogston and Bully’s special prize
Yesterday morning I travelled to Glasgow. Alighting at Queen Street I thought I should pay a visit to the gents prior to leaving the station. The ‘Superloos’ as they are known. 20p to get in. That’s posh. Anyway (and stop reading now if you don’t appreciate toilet humour), in I go and find a free [...]
A swirling grey cloud with a baby lurking somewhere
Today was our 20 week scan. I always find ultrasound scans a headwreck to watch. Like TV interference with the occassional arm or leg popping into view. It’s very difficult to determine what anything is most of the time. The tension is always enormous as the operator silently measures head diameter, heart valves and god [...]
Sleepless in Leith II
Last night was one of those nights when you just can’t get to sleep for trying. I should stress that the parentage of wee Alfie’s bairn was not the reason for my restlessness. Unfortunately, I can’t really pinpoint what was up last night. Most likely just a case of working away far too late on [...]
A momentous, if slightly worrying moment of child development
Yesterday evening we were sitting in the living room with Sam when he strolled over to the TV, pressed the button – and turned it on!!! Part of me was proud at his ability to watch and learn. For weeks he has been trying to turn it on but he has either not had the [...]
5 things you want your kids to know – a meme
I’m in a list mood this week and when I saw this on the daily meme, I couldn’t resist. Basically, the premise is to list 5 things you want your kids to know as they are growing up. The minute I saw the title, I knew I could have a lot of fun with this [...]
