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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An Anagram

Hey! I’d never noticed this before, but vote is an anagram of veto! Food for thought…..

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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

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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The airline industry will be reeling this evening with the news the Peter Hain has finally and sensibly withdrawn the On The Run legislation.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

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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

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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

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