“Joke warfare was banned at a special session of the Geneva Convention, and in 1950 the last remaining copy of the joke was laid to rest here in the Berkshire countryside, never to be told again”.
From “Whither Canada”, the first episode of Monty Python's Flying Circus.
* Yeah, that’s the important part, Olga§, isn’t it? The official recognition of what you’re having to do. I can only hope that — and the assessments — help. I also have the impression that the assessments — if they’re anything like the paperwork I’ve had to do for my various claims — will take a while … and need to be reviewed, every-so-often. (In my case? Claiming PIP meant the relevant people at the DWP had to check my claim with my GP. Which then got repeated by the DWP’s appeals people, and then by the court!)
I’ve bookmarked the book, so you know. Hopefully, there’s something handy in there.
† Hello, Mum§! (It was 1824, Mum, not 1821!)
‡ I intend to, Debbi§¶! :D (Oh, it was. 1824, Debbi, rather than 1924. I’m assuming that’s a typo … ?)
§ With my apologies for not mentioning, earlier, and just so everyone knows? The next ten question set is on Monday: it’s about cotton.
¶ If I remember the setting correctly, Debbi? The chap in the helmet’s a Blue clearance Internal Security officer: from HIL sector …
Q10) the Gumbys Yes, I'm sure it will be a lengthy process. One of the radio collaborators (a poet who lived in Miami for many years) is also looking after his mother, who is 94, and he told me the process of assessment would take over a year. The checking of the bank reminds me of watching a pot on the fire waiting for it to boil. It seems to take for ever if you're watching it all the time. (Oh, when I published my first book I'd be checking on Amazon constantly to see if any had sold. Eventually I grew out of that. No point).
I love it when someone comments. But, having had anonymous comments I feel may be libellous, actionable or just plain offensive, over the years?
I’d appreciate you* leaving your name — with a link to your website or social-media profile†, for preference — before you post a comment.
Should you choose to use a pseudonym/name, I’d appreciate it if that name were to be polite and inoffensive. I’d rather you kept it clean, and relatively grown up. Comments left with a pseudonym will be posted at my discretion: I really prefer a link.
Contentious, actionable or abusive posts left anonymously will not be posted. Nor will comments using offensive pseudonyms or language, or that are abusive of other commenters.
Thank you.
* I know many value their online privacy. I respect that. But hope you respect my wish to see who’s commenting on my blog: and my wish for you to introduce your self to me, and to your fellow commentors.
† Your Facebook, X/Twitter, Blogger, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn profile are acceptable. I also like seeing folks webpages.
Q1) 1969
ReplyDeleteQ2) Michael Palin
Q3) Graham Chapman
Q4) Terry Jones
Q5) Carol Cleveland
Q6) BBC1
Q7) Germany
Q8) forty-five
Q9) spam
Q10) the Gumbys
Yes, I'm sure it will be a lengthy process. One of the radio collaborators (a poet who lived in Miami for many years) is also looking after his mother, who is 94, and he told me the process of assessment would take over a year.
The checking of the bank reminds me of watching a pot on the fire waiting for it to boil. It seems to take for ever if you're watching it all the time. (Oh, when I published my first book I'd be checking on Amazon constantly to see if any had sold. Eventually I grew out of that. No point).
1 1969
ReplyDelete2 Michael Palin
3 Graham Chapman
4 Terry Jones
5 Carole Cleveland
6 BBC1
7 Germany
8 46
9 Spam
10 the Gumbys
Ooh, a Monty Python set! "I'm not quite dead yet!" :)
ReplyDelete1. 1969
2. Michael Palin (my favorite!)
3. Graham Chapman
4. Terry Jones
5. Carol Cleveland (lucky gal!)
6. BBC1
7. Germany
8. forty-five
9. spam, spam, spam! (not baked beans!)
10. the Gumbys
I had no idea *what* the Gumbys were until now! :)
Always look on the bright side of life! Dee do, ba dumpa da dee da! :)