-
Recent Posts
Archives
- October 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- June 2009
- October 2008
- April 2008
- September 2007
- May 2007
- February 2007
- January 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- September 2006
- August 2006
- July 2006
- June 2006
- May 2006
- April 2006
- March 2006
- February 2006
- January 2006
- December 2005
- November 2005
- October 2005
- September 2005
- August 2005
- July 2005
- June 2005
- May 2005
- April 2005
- March 2005
- February 2005
- January 2005
- December 2004
Blogroll
Monthly Archives: January 2006
Mr Levee Is On Sick Leave!
The last few days have been a traumatic time for Mr Levee. You may have noticed his absense in blog land. The story is that he managed to throw his back out on Tuesday morning and has been unable to … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life
5 Comments
Swaddling Baby
Baby D is coming along nicely since his arrival in August. He’s gone through many little phases to get where he is today and now there’s a smiley, giggling wee man living among us. Except at naptimes. When the normally … Continue reading
The Prison
Walking out of work this evening was like being released from prison for a few hours. Today was a hellish day in a fortnight of hellish days. Here’s the craic: I work as a manager in Belfast. For the past … Continue reading
Poll: Should Northern Irish MLA's Lose Their Salaries?
On to more serious matters for this week’s poll. ‘Big’ Peter Hain’s threatening to crack down on playground politics by taking away our politicians’ pocket money. What do you folks think? Will a loss of salary sharpen Unionist appetites for … Continue reading
Posted in News & Media, Northern Ireland: Politics
Tagged DUP, Northern-Ireland, Politics, SDLP, Sinn-Fein, Stormont, UUP
8 Comments
Doktor Moog
The Belfast Telegraph has kindly recommended Doktor Moog in a recent article. If I’m getting my facts right, this is the same guy responsible for the graphics in the sorely missed Portadown News. I loved the Doktor’s treatment of the … Continue reading
An Anagram
Hey! I’d never noticed this before, but vote is an anagram of veto! Food for thought…..
Anti-Social Tantrums & Restaurants
Consider this post an open letter to the customers of the Sainsbury’s restaurant at Forestside in Belfast on Saturday. The family had just popped in for a quick bite while we decided what to do for the rest of the … Continue reading
Better Cancel The Trip Home, Boys
The airline industry will be reeling this evening with the news the Peter Hain has finally and sensibly withdrawn the On The Run legislation. Flights to Ireland are most likely being feverishly cancelled as you read this. Of course, the … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland: Politics
Tagged Gerry-Adams, IRA, Northern-Ireland, On-The-Run, Sinn-Fein
9 Comments
What Did Paisley Mean?
Seems the venerable, honorable Reverend Ian Paisley (Senior) has been on tour in East Tennesssee, visiting the Temple Baptist Church. By the sound of the report it was a rousing affair and he left a great impression on the congregation … Continue reading
Review: Emily Smith – A Different Life
A couple of months ago, I was sitting in the car listening to an Ulster Scots radio show. Among the highlights was an interview with a Scottish singer/songwriter, Emily Smith. Throughout the interview, they played some excerpts from Emily?s album … Continue reading