Archive of 2006 September
Fun fun fun ‘till her daddy takes her CD away
on September 29th, 2006 in General by Dan | 4 CommentsAmy has developed a taste for the Beach Boys. I played her a greatest hits CD in the car the other day and since then it’s been a regular request. This has come like manna from heaven. I’d much rather listen to Brian Wilson’s expertly crafted harmonies than the Early…
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Tormenting my daughter
on September 28th, 2006 in General by Dan | 1 Comment“Daddy,†in an incredibly whiney voice “I want my dummyâ€. “Ask nicely.†“Daddy,†in a sickly sweet voice “I want my dummy please.†“Ask hopping.†“Daddy,†holding onto the furniture and jumping up and down on one leg “I want my dummy please.†“Ask pretending to be a monkey†“I…
Continue reading...I remember Luton as I’m swallowing my crout’n
on September 28th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | 4 CommentsI have a late addition to my claims to fame list: Someone I used to work with is a close friend of John Hegley Kerry and I went to see him at Leeds City Varieties this evening (John Hegley that is, not the person I used to work with –…
Continue reading...Trying on old shoes
on September 27th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | 5 CommentsMy many claims to fame
on September 26th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | 34 CommentsOk, so it’s a slight departure from the usual family blogging, and many of these claims are pretty UK specific, but I’ve wanted to brag about some of them for ages. I have met someone who was treated for depression for 20 years by the world’s most prolific serial killer….
Continue reading...Squashed tomatoes and stew
on September 25th, 2006 in General by Dan | 3 Comments“It’s Mummy’s birthday tomorrow†I told Amy as I was putting her to bed this evening. “I know,†she said “and it’s my birthday in Novebseptemberâ€. Happy birthday Kerry. I rest easy in the knowledge that as you are six months older than me you’re always going to reach the…
Continue reading...Mr Potatohead Mashups
on September 25th, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | Comments OffMuch as I’d love to claim credit for these marvoulous masterpieces, I can’t. They belong to a chap called Ashley Ringrose; see his flickr page here, or his blog here. I’ve posted them up here with his permission. Bookmark It
Continue reading...Walk this way, stork this way
on September 23rd, 2006 in Uncategorized by Dan | Comments OffKerry, Amy and I went on the Stork Walk this afternoon. This is basically a guided tour around the maternity unit of the local hospital in order to familiarise yourself with the location and facilities and suchlike. The tour commenced in fine NHS fashion with the midwife opening the doors…
Continue reading...Man’s best fiend
on September 22nd, 2006 in General by Dan | Comments OffAmy and I had been out visiting my mum for most of the morning. We had left Greg, our friend who is doing the decorating, finishing off Amy’s room; so I wasn’t surprised when he wasn’t there when we got back. I went up to the nursery to see how…
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