Monthly Archives: August 2005

Don't Follow The Crowd

Posted on August 22, 2005 by levee

“Read, every day, something no one else is reading. Think, every day, something no one else is thinking. Do, every day, something no one else would be silly enough to do. It is bad for the mind to be always … Continue reading →

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Jay's First Cinema Trip

Posted on August 21, 2005 by levee

Well, baby #3 hasn’t poked his little head out yet! So, stuck for something to do today, we took the kids to the cinema at Yorkgate to see Madagascar. This was Jay’s first time at the cinema, so we weren’t … Continue reading →

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Farewell Mo Mowlam

Posted on August 19, 2005 by levee

There’s much chat today on the Northern Irish blogs about the death of Mo Mowlam. Many bloggers have set aside their political opinions of Mo and have posted some respectful euologies about the lady and her work as Northern Ireland … Continue reading →

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Sinn Fein Negotiation Simulator Discovered

Posted on August 17, 2005 by levee

I have discovered the secret behind Sinn Fein’s crack negotiating team. Play the Negotiations Simulator: You are Martin McGuiness, fearsome political negotiator for Sinn Fein. You have a shopping list of demands that must be met before the IRA will … Continue reading →

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X Factor 2005 begins!

Posted on August 15, 2005 by mrs. levee

I have just faced up to the fact that I am a reality TV addict! Upon hearing that X Factor 2005 was to begin this Saturday I have trawled the internet trying to find some news and gossip on this … Continue reading →

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Discovering A Big Ulsterman

Posted on August 15, 2005 by levee

I discovered another Northern Irish blog which I want to share with my readers: Big Ulsterman. Here is another person talking about a “Third Way” for Northern Ireland, something which I am all in favour of! His themes are the … Continue reading →

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Pregnant, Grumpy & Sore

Posted on August 13, 2005 by levee

Poor Mrs Levee. For the past couple of days, she’s been experiencing contractions on and off. Sometimes these are painful and sometimes not, but they are raising expectations in the house! Could this be the early stages? A couple of … Continue reading →

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Maxwell and Saskia: What, It's Not True Love?

Posted on August 12, 2005 by levee

I swear this is my last post about Big Brother (at least for this evening)! The relationship between Maxwell (cheeky cockney chappie) and Saskia (sulty busty beauty) always raised alarm bells with me. After the Michelle and Stuart storyline from … Continue reading →

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Didn't Makosi Look Well?

Posted on August 12, 2005 by levee

It has to be said, Makosi looked fantastic on this evening’s Big Brother final! She really is a beautiful girl with a fantastic figure. Although she flashed a little, it wasn’t nearly as much or nearly as gratuitous as her … Continue reading →

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Aaaaallll Reeeeet! Anthony Wins Big Brother

Posted on August 12, 2005 by levee

Vapid pretty-boy Anthony has won 2005′s Big Brother contest. We’re disappointed here because we were rooting for Eugene to win! Dancer/hairdresser Anthony was the embodiement of the 2005 housemate: self-absorbed, uninteresting and shallow. He proved this during his interview with … Continue reading →

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