THIS DAY IN WW2 (31.8.40)
Over Britain... The Germans maintain their concentrated attacks on the British airfields. Biggin Hill is almost put out of action and Debden and Hornchurch are severely hit. The RAF loses 39 aircraft in the air and several more are hit on the ground. The Luftwaffe losses are 41. Goring is now in measurable distance of achieving his objective of air superiority over southeast England. The RAF airfields at Biggin Hill, Manston, West Malling, Lympne and Hawkinge are all more or less out of the fight. There are only two RAF sector stations in commission south of the Thames and three more airfields which might be used for that role. There is no reason why these might not be similarly damaged, three having already been hit. This is the RAF's most difficult period of the battle.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and domestic in the morning, seminar writing in the afternoon, hypnotizing in the evening.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Most people would surrender their will to another if it meant no more pain.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The healer must pay a high price for the power - to know the suffering he is healing.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you so sick of suffering that you are ready to do anything to be free?
TODAY'S ONELINER
The problem with having been everywhere and done it all is that you can't remember most of it : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
16. FLOATERS - Float On
This definitely deserves to be cast adrift!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT_9OUvmb5I
TRIVIA
Richard M. Nixon is the only US president to have resigned.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will let go of what I think to become what I truly am.
Tuesday 31 August 2010
Monday 30 August 2010
MONDAY 30th AUGUST 2010 16:45(BST)
BANK HOLIDAY IN ENGLAND AND WALES
THIS DAY IN WW2 (30.8.40)
Over Britain... The Germans attack airfields in Kent and an aircraft factory at Luton. The important Biggin Hill sector station is severely hit as is the Luton airport. The Germans lose 36 planes and the RAF 26.
In Germany... A German sponsored conference concludes in Vienna. Hungary and Bulgaria have been recently trying to pick quarrel with Romania so that, following the example of the USSR, they can seize portions of Romanian territory. The Germans do not wish their grain and oil supplies to be threatened by a Balkan war and, therefore, intervene to adjudicate the dispute. A conference is called at Vienna and by the Vienna Award Hungary is given a large part of Transylvania and Bulgaria is given southern Dobruja. Romania can only acquiesce.
In Berlin... Hitler announces that he will make a decision on Operation Sealion (the invasion of England) about September 10th. This will mean that the landings cannot be until September 21st at the earliest.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Slobbing about and getting my rocks off when I have more important things to do, and enjoying it immensely!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Even the obvious is beyond the the one who has never been shown.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Positive thinking is only possible with a properly trained focus.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If the purpose of life is gratification, why waste time deferring it?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Ham and Eggs: A day's work for a chicken; A lifetime commitment for a pig : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
PATRICK JUVET - I Love America (1978)
Europop at its worst - hideous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM1QIxQhMZg
TRIVIA
Author Jane Austen died in 1817 of the rare Addison's Disease, a condition that causes failure of the Adrenal Glands.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Whatever I'm looking at has power over me, so I will choose my focus wisely.
THIS DAY IN WW2 (30.8.40)
Over Britain... The Germans attack airfields in Kent and an aircraft factory at Luton. The important Biggin Hill sector station is severely hit as is the Luton airport. The Germans lose 36 planes and the RAF 26.
In Germany... A German sponsored conference concludes in Vienna. Hungary and Bulgaria have been recently trying to pick quarrel with Romania so that, following the example of the USSR, they can seize portions of Romanian territory. The Germans do not wish their grain and oil supplies to be threatened by a Balkan war and, therefore, intervene to adjudicate the dispute. A conference is called at Vienna and by the Vienna Award Hungary is given a large part of Transylvania and Bulgaria is given southern Dobruja. Romania can only acquiesce.
In Berlin... Hitler announces that he will make a decision on Operation Sealion (the invasion of England) about September 10th. This will mean that the landings cannot be until September 21st at the earliest.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Slobbing about and getting my rocks off when I have more important things to do, and enjoying it immensely!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Even the obvious is beyond the the one who has never been shown.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Positive thinking is only possible with a properly trained focus.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If the purpose of life is gratification, why waste time deferring it?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Ham and Eggs: A day's work for a chicken; A lifetime commitment for a pig : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
PATRICK JUVET - I Love America (1978)
Europop at its worst - hideous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mM1QIxQhMZg
TRIVIA
Author Jane Austen died in 1817 of the rare Addison's Disease, a condition that causes failure of the Adrenal Glands.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Whatever I'm looking at has power over me, so I will choose my focus wisely.
Sunday 29 August 2010
SUNDAY 29th AUGUST 2010 11:30(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (29.8.40)
Over Britain... There are more German fighter sweeps but no major efforts by the daytime bomber force. The losses are 17 German and nine British aircraft.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A healthy mix of blogging housework, family quality time and getting my rocks off.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Pain is inevitable, suffering optional.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Now fully recovered from catharsis, suitably stronger and wiser as a result.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does the person advising you really understand you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Schizophrenia is better than being alone : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
14. CARL DOUGLAS - Kung Fu Fighting (1974)
This song definitely deserves the chop!
A quite catchy tune sabotaged by everything else being dreadful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0
TRIVIA
Uranus is the only planet that rotates on its side.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have the right to enjoy myself!
Over Britain... There are more German fighter sweeps but no major efforts by the daytime bomber force. The losses are 17 German and nine British aircraft.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A healthy mix of blogging housework, family quality time and getting my rocks off.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Pain is inevitable, suffering optional.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Now fully recovered from catharsis, suitably stronger and wiser as a result.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does the person advising you really understand you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Schizophrenia is better than being alone : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
14. CARL DOUGLAS - Kung Fu Fighting (1974)
This song definitely deserves the chop!
A quite catchy tune sabotaged by everything else being dreadful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0
TRIVIA
Uranus is the only planet that rotates on its side.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have the right to enjoy myself!
Friday 27 August 2010
FRIDAY 27th AUGUST 2010 09:10(BST)
I'M BACK! SORRY IF YOU MISSED ME.
THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.8.40)
In Iceland... The Coastal Command of the RAF establishes an air base to help in convoy protection. At this stage there are only outdated Fairey Battle aircraft situated there, but this base will soon expand.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and miscellaneous biz follow up this morning.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Things unwholesome are better out than in, but only if the "out" is in the right place.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Emerging from a painful three-day catharsis - an essential occasional activity for therapists in order to maintain emotional intelligence.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Why does it hurt?
TODAY'S ONELINER
I think sex is better than logic, but I can't prove it : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
13. THE RAMBLERS - Sparrow Song (1979)
More ghastly tweeness from kids, and an equally ghastly Dave Lee Travis reminding me what I disliked about Radio 1 DJ's and Top of The Pops.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZFaRYmzn8
TRIVIA
There is no such thing as a banana tree. Bananas grow on plants.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am at all times be completely honest with myself.
THIS DAY IN WW2 (27.8.40)
In Iceland... The Coastal Command of the RAF establishes an air base to help in convoy protection. At this stage there are only outdated Fairey Battle aircraft situated there, but this base will soon expand.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and miscellaneous biz follow up this morning.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Things unwholesome are better out than in, but only if the "out" is in the right place.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Emerging from a painful three-day catharsis - an essential occasional activity for therapists in order to maintain emotional intelligence.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Why does it hurt?
TODAY'S ONELINER
I think sex is better than logic, but I can't prove it : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
13. THE RAMBLERS - Sparrow Song (1979)
More ghastly tweeness from kids, and an equally ghastly Dave Lee Travis reminding me what I disliked about Radio 1 DJ's and Top of The Pops.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZFaRYmzn8
TRIVIA
There is no such thing as a banana tree. Bananas grow on plants.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I am at all times be completely honest with myself.
Monday 23 August 2010
MONDAY 23rd AUGUST 2010 15:10(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (23.8.40)
In Moray Firth... Off the eastern coast of Scotland, German He115 seaplanes, armed with torpedoes, sink 2 cargo ships and damage a third.
In the Mediterranean... The British destroyer Hostile is sunk by an Italian mine in the Sicilian Channel.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Clients, a meeting, follow-up and get that seminar script started!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you're losing 8-0 with five minutes to play, your objective is ONE GOAL
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's very easy to use pleasing others as an excuse to duck a commitment!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you like it, why stop?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What's the difference between John Denver and the stock market?
People cry when the stock market crashes : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
12. ROLF HARRIS - Two Little Boys (1969)
I'm less annoyed with likeable Rolf than all the people who bought this ghastly record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8DMRIVIPk
TRIVIA
During World War II, bakers in the United States were ordered to stop selling sliced bread for the duration of the war on January 18, 1943. Only whole loaves were made available to the public. It was never explained how this action helped the war effort.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I have all I need right now, I am fulfilled because right now is all there really is.
In Moray Firth... Off the eastern coast of Scotland, German He115 seaplanes, armed with torpedoes, sink 2 cargo ships and damage a third.
In the Mediterranean... The British destroyer Hostile is sunk by an Italian mine in the Sicilian Channel.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Clients, a meeting, follow-up and get that seminar script started!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you're losing 8-0 with five minutes to play, your objective is ONE GOAL
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's very easy to use pleasing others as an excuse to duck a commitment!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
If you like it, why stop?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What's the difference between John Denver and the stock market?
People cry when the stock market crashes : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
12. ROLF HARRIS - Two Little Boys (1969)
I'm less annoyed with likeable Rolf than all the people who bought this ghastly record.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8DMRIVIPk
TRIVIA
During World War II, bakers in the United States were ordered to stop selling sliced bread for the duration of the war on January 18, 1943. Only whole loaves were made available to the public. It was never explained how this action helped the war effort.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I have all I need right now, I am fulfilled because right now is all there really is.
Sunday 22 August 2010
SUNDAY 22nd AUGUST 2010 08:35(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (22.8.40)
In the English Channel... German artillery bombards a coastal convoy, near Dover, for 80 minutes without achieving any hits. In the evening, the guns bombard the town of Dover in England. A British 14-inch gun returns fire in what is the first of many cross-Channel artillery duels.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A fifty-fifty mix of time devoted to family and business - not venturing out today.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
You cannot "remove" darkness - to reduce its effects to isolated corners, connect to a source of light - and stay connected.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The ability to stay focused is like a muscle - it requires requires exercise.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Would success have any value if you had no meaningful relationships?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A "George Michael Moment" is when you don't know what's come over you : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
11. SUGARHILL GANG - Rapper's Delight (1979)
The first time someone thought of talking rubbish to a backing track and calling it a song - horrible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6gD_CwF5YM
TRIVIA
An adult bedbug can survive up to a year without feeding.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have a destiny that can be fulfilled only by me!
In the English Channel... German artillery bombards a coastal convoy, near Dover, for 80 minutes without achieving any hits. In the evening, the guns bombard the town of Dover in England. A British 14-inch gun returns fire in what is the first of many cross-Channel artillery duels.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A fifty-fifty mix of time devoted to family and business - not venturing out today.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
You cannot "remove" darkness - to reduce its effects to isolated corners, connect to a source of light - and stay connected.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
The ability to stay focused is like a muscle - it requires requires exercise.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Would success have any value if you had no meaningful relationships?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A "George Michael Moment" is when you don't know what's come over you : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
11. SUGARHILL GANG - Rapper's Delight (1979)
The first time someone thought of talking rubbish to a backing track and calling it a song - horrible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6gD_CwF5YM
TRIVIA
An adult bedbug can survive up to a year without feeding.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have a destiny that can be fulfilled only by me!
Saturday 21 August 2010
SATURDAY 21st AUGUST 2010 08:45(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (21.8.40)
In Mexico... Leon Trotsky is assassinated in Mexico City, stabbed in the back by an ice-pick. Trotsky has been an enemy of Stalin throughout the latter's career, and it seems that the assassin had been working on Soviet orders.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging then all-domestic
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your attitude to obstacles is crucial. Respond like they're direction-improvers and you'll arrive at your destination stronger. Respond like they're the end and they are.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Remembering who I really am rather than the role I'm playing is a continual struggle.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you doing what you want or what everyone else says you should?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Did you hear about the red ship and the blue ship that collided?
Both crews were marooned : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
10. CHARLENE - I've Never Been To Me
A singularly awful preachy ballad. Excruciating listening!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMDKDAfnNFs
TRIVIA
In Star Trek, Captain Kirk never once said "Beam me up Scotty"
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will NEVER stop getting up!
In Mexico... Leon Trotsky is assassinated in Mexico City, stabbed in the back by an ice-pick. Trotsky has been an enemy of Stalin throughout the latter's career, and it seems that the assassin had been working on Soviet orders.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging then all-domestic
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your attitude to obstacles is crucial. Respond like they're direction-improvers and you'll arrive at your destination stronger. Respond like they're the end and they are.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Remembering who I really am rather than the role I'm playing is a continual struggle.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you doing what you want or what everyone else says you should?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Did you hear about the red ship and the blue ship that collided?
Both crews were marooned : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
10. CHARLENE - I've Never Been To Me
A singularly awful preachy ballad. Excruciating listening!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMDKDAfnNFs
TRIVIA
In Star Trek, Captain Kirk never once said "Beam me up Scotty"
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will NEVER stop getting up!
Thursday 19 August 2010
FRIDAY 20th AUGUST 2010 06:50(BST)
I'm afraid Thursdays seem to get busy! Never mind, heeeere's Friday!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (20.8.40)
In East Africa... The evacuation of British forces from Berbera to Aden is completed. Altogether nearly 5700 service personnel and civilians are taken off by Royal Navy cruisers and destroyers. The British have suffered 260 casualties in the brief campaign and the Italian forces suffered 2050 casualties. Churchill criticizes the performance of the British forces, but are praised by General Wavell, whose Middle East command they are part of.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Early blogging and some client follow-up before all-domestic stuff
TODAY'S THOUGHT
All things are temporary, but throughout our life experience remains the choice over which things get our attention.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's a lot easier doing things when your efforts are appreciated!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Why are you doing this?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A man said his credit card was stolen but he decided not to report it.
The thief was spending less than his wife did : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
9.BAY CITY ROLLERS - Shang a Lang (1974)
As much as I loathed Donny Osmond, at least he had more integrity and talent than this fabricated awfulness!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytii7-bUxuk
TRIVIA
A hamlet is defined as a village without a church.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I always have a purpose because I can always make a difference!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (20.8.40)
In East Africa... The evacuation of British forces from Berbera to Aden is completed. Altogether nearly 5700 service personnel and civilians are taken off by Royal Navy cruisers and destroyers. The British have suffered 260 casualties in the brief campaign and the Italian forces suffered 2050 casualties. Churchill criticizes the performance of the British forces, but are praised by General Wavell, whose Middle East command they are part of.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Early blogging and some client follow-up before all-domestic stuff
TODAY'S THOUGHT
All things are temporary, but throughout our life experience remains the choice over which things get our attention.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
It's a lot easier doing things when your efforts are appreciated!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Why are you doing this?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A man said his credit card was stolen but he decided not to report it.
The thief was spending less than his wife did : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
9.BAY CITY ROLLERS - Shang a Lang (1974)
As much as I loathed Donny Osmond, at least he had more integrity and talent than this fabricated awfulness!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytii7-bUxuk
TRIVIA
A hamlet is defined as a village without a church.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I always have a purpose because I can always make a difference!
Wednesday 18 August 2010
WEDNESDAY 18th AUGUST 2010 08:35(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (18.8.40)
Over Britain... The Germans make another big effort. Their targets are still mostly airfields but not all the attacks are well organized. Biggin Hill escapes comparatively lightly, but Kenley is so disrupted that part of the fighter force has to be withdrawn to another airfield. The Germans lose very heavily, 71 aircraft to Fighter Command's 27. The British originally claim that 155 have been shot down. Owing to heavy losses the Ju87 Stuka dive-bomber is withdrawn from attacks on targets inland.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, client follow up, domestic stuff
TODAY'S THOUGHT
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ~ Charles Dickens
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I am doing what I want to do! Hooray!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you want to be safe or happy?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Guy walks into a bar with jumper cables around his neck.
Bartender says, "All right, I'll let ya stay---but don't start nuthin." : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
8.PAPER LACE - Billy Don't Be A Hero (1974)
Some blokes from Nottingham with all the cred of mouldy cheese
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM
TRIVIA
The first ever movie with a the actors talking on the soundtrack seen in public cinemas was THE JAZZ SINGER starring Al Jolson in in 1927.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I keep going it is impossible to fail!
Over Britain... The Germans make another big effort. Their targets are still mostly airfields but not all the attacks are well organized. Biggin Hill escapes comparatively lightly, but Kenley is so disrupted that part of the fighter force has to be withdrawn to another airfield. The Germans lose very heavily, 71 aircraft to Fighter Command's 27. The British originally claim that 155 have been shot down. Owing to heavy losses the Ju87 Stuka dive-bomber is withdrawn from attacks on targets inland.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging, client follow up, domestic stuff
TODAY'S THOUGHT
No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. ~ Charles Dickens
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I am doing what I want to do! Hooray!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Do you want to be safe or happy?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Guy walks into a bar with jumper cables around his neck.
Bartender says, "All right, I'll let ya stay---but don't start nuthin." : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
8.PAPER LACE - Billy Don't Be A Hero (1974)
Some blokes from Nottingham with all the cred of mouldy cheese
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cdFuMgMkBM
TRIVIA
The first ever movie with a the actors talking on the soundtrack seen in public cinemas was THE JAZZ SINGER starring Al Jolson in in 1927.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I keep going it is impossible to fail!
Monday 16 August 2010
TUESDAY 17th AUGUST 2010 08:05(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (17.8.40)
In the Mediterranean... Admiral Cunningham leads three battleships and several other vessels of the British Mediterranean Fleet to bombard the Italian positions at Bardia and Fort Capuzzo. Air attacks on the ships are beaten off.
Over Germany... The RAF sends a raid against the armament works at Leuna. Although at this stage of the war the RAF intends to hit only military targets, it cannot achieve the necessary accuracy in night bombing.
In Greece... Following recently increased tension with Italy, the Greek armed forces are partially mobilized with a call-up in some districts. Among the provocations is the sinking of the Greek cruiser Helle by an Italian submarine.
Over Britain... There are no major German attacks even though the weather is reasonably good. In response to pleas from Dowding the Air Ministry agrees to give Fighter Command some extra pilots from other RAF branches and to shorten the training period for new pilots even though this has obvious disadvantages.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Client and follow-up, blogging, seminar writing, business review
TODAY'S THOUGHT
The law of diminishing returns applies to both work and play - in all things be balanced.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Every wisdom I offer comes from first-hand experience of doing it WRONG!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where do you want to be and why aren't you going there?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Why don't cannibals eat clowns?
They taste funny : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
7. BRIAN AND MICHAEL - Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs
The song is as ghastly as the title. This vid has a suitably hideous intro from Noel Edmonds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rczfvybq-2g&feature=related
TRIVIA
The base of the Great Pyramid of Egypt is large enough to cover 10 football fields.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will focus all my power through the lens of my concentration onto this present moment.
In the Mediterranean... Admiral Cunningham leads three battleships and several other vessels of the British Mediterranean Fleet to bombard the Italian positions at Bardia and Fort Capuzzo. Air attacks on the ships are beaten off.
Over Germany... The RAF sends a raid against the armament works at Leuna. Although at this stage of the war the RAF intends to hit only military targets, it cannot achieve the necessary accuracy in night bombing.
In Greece... Following recently increased tension with Italy, the Greek armed forces are partially mobilized with a call-up in some districts. Among the provocations is the sinking of the Greek cruiser Helle by an Italian submarine.
Over Britain... There are no major German attacks even though the weather is reasonably good. In response to pleas from Dowding the Air Ministry agrees to give Fighter Command some extra pilots from other RAF branches and to shorten the training period for new pilots even though this has obvious disadvantages.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Client and follow-up, blogging, seminar writing, business review
TODAY'S THOUGHT
The law of diminishing returns applies to both work and play - in all things be balanced.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Every wisdom I offer comes from first-hand experience of doing it WRONG!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where do you want to be and why aren't you going there?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Why don't cannibals eat clowns?
They taste funny : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
7. BRIAN AND MICHAEL - Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs
The song is as ghastly as the title. This vid has a suitably hideous intro from Noel Edmonds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rczfvybq-2g&feature=related
TRIVIA
The base of the Great Pyramid of Egypt is large enough to cover 10 football fields.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will focus all my power through the lens of my concentration onto this present moment.
MONDAY 16th AUGUST 2010 09:00(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (16.8.40)
Over Britain... The Luftwaffe flies 1715 sorties and the RAF 776. In the fighting the Germans lose 45 planes and the British 21 in the air and a number on the ground. Among the targets attacked by the Germans are several Fighter Command airfields and these are quite heavily damaged.
In Berlin... Hitler intervenes in the quarrel between his army and naval staffs as to whether the invasion of Britain should be conducted on a broad front, as the army prefers or the narrow front more suited to naval limitations. He orders them to reach a compromise. The army has previously talked of using 40 divisions in the first three days of the operation, but now consider using 13.
Over Italy... The RAF sends attacks against Fiat works in Turin and the Caproni works in Milan.
In Washington... Roosevelt announces that there have been conversations with the UK on the acquisition of bases for western hemisphere defense. He does not disclose as yet that Britain wants some old US destroyers in return.
In East Africa... In British Somaliland the British forces begin to embark at Berbera for evacuation to Aden.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and marketing like mad, client and follow-up.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you. ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Wisdom does not make you immune to getting pissed off!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is the anger you feel really you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Why did Captain Kirk pee on the ceiling?
He wanted to go where no man had ever gone before : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
6. DONNY OSMOND - Puppy Love
I hated this ghastly ditty as a child and hate it even more now I'm a grumpy old giffer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NAKBr1g50
TRIVIA
England and the American colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar on September 14th, 1752. 11 days disappeared.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will continually return to my inner self and rest in its guidance.
Over Britain... The Luftwaffe flies 1715 sorties and the RAF 776. In the fighting the Germans lose 45 planes and the British 21 in the air and a number on the ground. Among the targets attacked by the Germans are several Fighter Command airfields and these are quite heavily damaged.
In Berlin... Hitler intervenes in the quarrel between his army and naval staffs as to whether the invasion of Britain should be conducted on a broad front, as the army prefers or the narrow front more suited to naval limitations. He orders them to reach a compromise. The army has previously talked of using 40 divisions in the first three days of the operation, but now consider using 13.
Over Italy... The RAF sends attacks against Fiat works in Turin and the Caproni works in Milan.
In Washington... Roosevelt announces that there have been conversations with the UK on the acquisition of bases for western hemisphere defense. He does not disclose as yet that Britain wants some old US destroyers in return.
In East Africa... In British Somaliland the British forces begin to embark at Berbera for evacuation to Aden.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Blogging and marketing like mad, client and follow-up.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Everything you are against weakens you. Everything you are for empowers you. ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Wisdom does not make you immune to getting pissed off!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is the anger you feel really you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
Why did Captain Kirk pee on the ceiling?
He wanted to go where no man had ever gone before : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
6. DONNY OSMOND - Puppy Love
I hated this ghastly ditty as a child and hate it even more now I'm a grumpy old giffer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8NAKBr1g50
TRIVIA
England and the American colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar on September 14th, 1752. 11 days disappeared.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will continually return to my inner self and rest in its guidance.
Sunday 15 August 2010
SUNDAY 15th AUGUST 2010 09:40(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (15.8.40)
In the United States... Sir Henry Tizard heads a British scientific mission to the United States, carrying with him details of all of Britain's most advanced thinking in several vital fields. There are ideas on jet engines, explosives, gun turrets and above all a little device called the cavity magnetron. This valve is vital for the development of more advanced types of radar, including the versions used in proximity fuses later and the types working on centimetric wavelengths which will be vital at sea in the U-boat war. The US Official History will later describe this collection as the "most valuable cargo ever brought to our shores."
Over Britain... The weather is less good for flying, and the Luftwaffe confines itself to small-scale operations which include raids on Hastings and Southampton. About 500 sorties are flown by each side. The RAF loses eight planes, the German 19.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A mountain of ironing in the morning, some "me time" in the afternoon", family time in the evening.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
You're not imagining it's bad - it is, but you're DECIDING to be unhappy about it by giving it your attention.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Enlightenment comes not in one great flash, but many little flashes that increase in frequency until eventually merging into one continuous flash.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Who is this "you" that is reading this?
TODAY'S ONELINER
"You're dry tonight." He says. She says, "You're licking the carpet, stupid!" :D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
5. VILLAGE PEOPLE - YMCA
This probably should have been #1, but here it is now. Brace yourself.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k
TRIVIA
The date of Easter moves around because it falls on the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today my mind is on the difference I will make.
In the United States... Sir Henry Tizard heads a British scientific mission to the United States, carrying with him details of all of Britain's most advanced thinking in several vital fields. There are ideas on jet engines, explosives, gun turrets and above all a little device called the cavity magnetron. This valve is vital for the development of more advanced types of radar, including the versions used in proximity fuses later and the types working on centimetric wavelengths which will be vital at sea in the U-boat war. The US Official History will later describe this collection as the "most valuable cargo ever brought to our shores."
Over Britain... The weather is less good for flying, and the Luftwaffe confines itself to small-scale operations which include raids on Hastings and Southampton. About 500 sorties are flown by each side. The RAF loses eight planes, the German 19.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A mountain of ironing in the morning, some "me time" in the afternoon", family time in the evening.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
You're not imagining it's bad - it is, but you're DECIDING to be unhappy about it by giving it your attention.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Enlightenment comes not in one great flash, but many little flashes that increase in frequency until eventually merging into one continuous flash.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Who is this "you" that is reading this?
TODAY'S ONELINER
"You're dry tonight." He says. She says, "You're licking the carpet, stupid!" :D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
5. VILLAGE PEOPLE - YMCA
This probably should have been #1, but here it is now. Brace yourself.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k
TRIVIA
The date of Easter moves around because it falls on the first Sunday after the first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today my mind is on the difference I will make.
Friday 13 August 2010
SATURDAY 14th AUGUST 2010 08:30(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (14.8.40)
From Berlin... Goring decides that the RAF is so weakened, it's a waste of effert to attack radar stations. Secondly he orders escorting fighters must fly a very close to the bomber formations because of bomber casualties and poor morale among their crews. Both these decisions prove disastrously wrong.
Over Britain... The Germans fly almost 1800 sorties, the greatest number in any day of the battle, and the RAF almost 1000. Air attacks are additionally launched from Norway to attack North-East England. The distances to be flown here prevent any Me109s from giving cover, and the Me110s which are sent to fill the escort's role have to be fitted with extra fuel tanks in lieu of the rear gunners, further reducing their already limited combat capability. Wrongly assuming that all remaining RAF fighters will be stationed in the south, the Germans suffer heavily, losing 23 aircraft from a force of about 150, shooting no enemy aircraft down and doing little damage with their bombs. In the south the day's events are more even. By the end of the day, the overall score shows the RAF as having lost 34 planes, all fighters, and the Germans 75 altogether. Several RAF airfields have been damaged but not yet seriously enough to prevent rapid repairs.
In East Africa... The British forces begin to pull out of their positions around Tug Argan in British Somaliland after a robust defence.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Just blogging and e-mailing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
The only real knowing is knowing itself.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Revisiting and re-thinking some personal attitudes, reconnecting to the deeper self.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you determining your own true value from a reliable source?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What does it mean when the flag at the post office is flying at half mast?
They're hiring : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
5. CLIVE DUNN - Grandad
Just when you thought you had safely got rid of grandma....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KJGJRd8pGE
TRIVIA
Any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th in it.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will never stop getting up after falling!
From Berlin... Goring decides that the RAF is so weakened, it's a waste of effert to attack radar stations. Secondly he orders escorting fighters must fly a very close to the bomber formations because of bomber casualties and poor morale among their crews. Both these decisions prove disastrously wrong.
Over Britain... The Germans fly almost 1800 sorties, the greatest number in any day of the battle, and the RAF almost 1000. Air attacks are additionally launched from Norway to attack North-East England. The distances to be flown here prevent any Me109s from giving cover, and the Me110s which are sent to fill the escort's role have to be fitted with extra fuel tanks in lieu of the rear gunners, further reducing their already limited combat capability. Wrongly assuming that all remaining RAF fighters will be stationed in the south, the Germans suffer heavily, losing 23 aircraft from a force of about 150, shooting no enemy aircraft down and doing little damage with their bombs. In the south the day's events are more even. By the end of the day, the overall score shows the RAF as having lost 34 planes, all fighters, and the Germans 75 altogether. Several RAF airfields have been damaged but not yet seriously enough to prevent rapid repairs.
In East Africa... The British forces begin to pull out of their positions around Tug Argan in British Somaliland after a robust defence.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Just blogging and e-mailing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
The only real knowing is knowing itself.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Revisiting and re-thinking some personal attitudes, reconnecting to the deeper self.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Are you determining your own true value from a reliable source?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What does it mean when the flag at the post office is flying at half mast?
They're hiring : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
5. CLIVE DUNN - Grandad
Just when you thought you had safely got rid of grandma....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KJGJRd8pGE
TRIVIA
Any month that starts on a Sunday will have a Friday the 13th in it.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will never stop getting up after falling!
FRIDAY 13th AUGUST 2010 08:55(BST)
Back after a 3-day break! BUSY! Y'know how it is!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (13.8.40)
Over Britain... This is Adlertag (Eagle Day) which is to mark the beginning of the all-out Luftwaffe offensive against the RAF. The German objective is to cripple the British defenses and clear the sky over southern England within four days and, then, to eliminate RAF resistance completely within four weeks. The events of Eagle Day go strongly in favor of the RAF. The Germans fly about 1500 sorties, 1000 by fighters, and the British about 700 exclusively by fighters. The Germans lose 45 planes, the British only 13 and from these six pilots are able to return to their units and new machines.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Just blogging and e-mailing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Time is only a concept, now is reality.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A rolercoaster few days where I observed myself bouncing back quickly.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
How will you make it better today?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How do you get 99 old ladies to say "f***" at the same time?
Yell "Bingo!" : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
4. ST.WINIFRED'S GIRLS SCHOOL CHOIR - No One Quite Like Grandma
Aaaargh! I can't stand it!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsXJcIODLtQ
TRIVIA
A typical lightning bolt is two to four inches wide and two miles long.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will smile before I dial!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (13.8.40)
Over Britain... This is Adlertag (Eagle Day) which is to mark the beginning of the all-out Luftwaffe offensive against the RAF. The German objective is to cripple the British defenses and clear the sky over southern England within four days and, then, to eliminate RAF resistance completely within four weeks. The events of Eagle Day go strongly in favor of the RAF. The Germans fly about 1500 sorties, 1000 by fighters, and the British about 700 exclusively by fighters. The Germans lose 45 planes, the British only 13 and from these six pilots are able to return to their units and new machines.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Just blogging and e-mailing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Time is only a concept, now is reality.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
A rolercoaster few days where I observed myself bouncing back quickly.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
How will you make it better today?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How do you get 99 old ladies to say "f***" at the same time?
Yell "Bingo!" : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
4. ST.WINIFRED'S GIRLS SCHOOL CHOIR - No One Quite Like Grandma
Aaaargh! I can't stand it!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsXJcIODLtQ
TRIVIA
A typical lightning bolt is two to four inches wide and two miles long.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I will smile before I dial!
Tuesday 10 August 2010
TUESDAY 10th AUGUST 2010 12:25(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (10.8.40)
In London... The decision is taken to send a large part of the country's total stock of tanks out to the Middle East although there is the threat of a German invasion. Churchill takes much of the credit for this brave decision which, although not his idea, is necessarily carried out on his instructions.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Client and networking follow-up, online networking, family quality time
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Those who are in tasks persistent are in objective consistent.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I can keep myself interested by doing it slightly differently each time.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is there something stopping you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What do anniversaries and toilets have in common?
Men always miss them : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
3. BLACK LACE - Agadoo
No bin would be complete without this hideous singalong party "favourite"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc
TRIVIA
Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
While I stand I fight!
In London... The decision is taken to send a large part of the country's total stock of tanks out to the Middle East although there is the threat of a German invasion. Churchill takes much of the credit for this brave decision which, although not his idea, is necessarily carried out on his instructions.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Client and networking follow-up, online networking, family quality time
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Those who are in tasks persistent are in objective consistent.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I can keep myself interested by doing it slightly differently each time.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is there something stopping you?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What do anniversaries and toilets have in common?
Men always miss them : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
3. BLACK LACE - Agadoo
No bin would be complete without this hideous singalong party "favourite"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc
TRIVIA
Ancient Egyptians shaved off their eyebrows to mourn the death of their cats.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
While I stand I fight!
Monday 9 August 2010
MONDAY 9th AUGUST 2010 09:40(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (9.8.40)
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In London... The British government announces that within the month it is abandoning the British presence in Shanghai and Tientsin province, in China. General de Gaulle announces that he has the support of the French New Hebrides colony. [Later in the month Chad, French Equatorial Africa, Cameroon and several of the French Pacific islands also declare for the Free French. The leader of the Free French forces who brings Cameroon over to de Gaulle is Captain de Hautecloque who will later change his name and be better known as Leclerc. This is in order to avoid persecution of his family. Another prominent officer who joins de Gaulle is General Larminat who is in command at Brazzaville.]
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Tai Chi, Boxercise, freebie clients/follow up, online networking and blogging.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your behaviour affects everyone else's
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I don't like being the odd one out but I recover quickly from not liking it!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where can you go that your hurt cannot follow?
TODAY'S ONELINER
If you had five penises, your pants would fit like a glove : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
2. LAURIE ANDERSON - Oh Superman (1981)
This meaningless beeping hardly qualifies as a "song"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6zitb91Ebg&feature=related
TRIVIA
The United States consumes half the world's production of chocolate.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
All I need is within me.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In London... The British government announces that within the month it is abandoning the British presence in Shanghai and Tientsin province, in China. General de Gaulle announces that he has the support of the French New Hebrides colony. [Later in the month Chad, French Equatorial Africa, Cameroon and several of the French Pacific islands also declare for the Free French. The leader of the Free French forces who brings Cameroon over to de Gaulle is Captain de Hautecloque who will later change his name and be better known as Leclerc. This is in order to avoid persecution of his family. Another prominent officer who joins de Gaulle is General Larminat who is in command at Brazzaville.]
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Tai Chi, Boxercise, freebie clients/follow up, online networking and blogging.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your behaviour affects everyone else's
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I don't like being the odd one out but I recover quickly from not liking it!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Where can you go that your hurt cannot follow?
TODAY'S ONELINER
If you had five penises, your pants would fit like a glove : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
2. LAURIE ANDERSON - Oh Superman (1981)
This meaningless beeping hardly qualifies as a "song"!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6zitb91Ebg&feature=related
TRIVIA
The United States consumes half the world's production of chocolate.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
All I need is within me.
Sunday 8 August 2010
SUNDAY 8th AUGUST 2010 10:00(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (8.8.40)
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping. On this day the Germans lose 31 planes and the RAF 20. Overall the losses are less favorable for the Luftwaffe. Between August 1st and 10th the Luftwaffe loses 62 aircraft while the RAF loses 27.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A day of contemplation and blogging, and perhaps a little exercise!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your control over your world requires you to respond to it in a way that matches your intention rather than your experience.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Knowing exactly where I am and what I wish to achieve, it feels like day zero of a new offensive.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is safety ever truly achievable?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How can you tell if your husband is dead?
The sex is the same, but you get the remote : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
1. JOE DOLCE - Shaddup You Face
This cringeworthy horror comes from Australia not Italy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs
TRIVIA
Hawaii is the only US state that grows coffee.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
In every moment I do the best thing possible.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping. On this day the Germans lose 31 planes and the RAF 20. Overall the losses are less favorable for the Luftwaffe. Between August 1st and 10th the Luftwaffe loses 62 aircraft while the RAF loses 27.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
A day of contemplation and blogging, and perhaps a little exercise!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Your control over your world requires you to respond to it in a way that matches your intention rather than your experience.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Knowing exactly where I am and what I wish to achieve, it feels like day zero of a new offensive.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is safety ever truly achievable?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How can you tell if your husband is dead?
The sex is the same, but you get the remote : D
GARY'S ALL TIME BOTTOM 100 HITS
1. JOE DOLCE - Shaddup You Face
This cringeworthy horror comes from Australia not Italy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFacWGBJ_cs
TRIVIA
Hawaii is the only US state that grows coffee.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
In every moment I do the best thing possible.
Friday 6 August 2010
SATURDAY 7th AUGUST 2010 07:55(BST)
Apologies for the two-day break, it was like BUSY!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (7.8.40)
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In East Africa... The last reinforcements (the 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch) reach British Somaliland, which is being invaded by Italians.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Mainly family quality time, interspersed with blogging and business stuff - client records need re-organizing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Do not confuse losing with lost.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Holding on!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is what you're doing helping?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How can you tell if your wife is dead?
The sex is the same but the dishes pile up : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.100
ZZ TOP - Eliminator (1983)
Southern rock at its finest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_ser2_Xm4
TRIVIA
Though Americans are stereotyped coffee drinkers, just under half of all Americans don't drink it regularly.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will do what I can and let go of what I can't.
THIS DAY IN WW2 (7.8.40)
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In East Africa... The last reinforcements (the 2nd Battalion of the Black Watch) reach British Somaliland, which is being invaded by Italians.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Mainly family quality time, interspersed with blogging and business stuff - client records need re-organizing.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Do not confuse losing with lost.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Holding on!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is what you're doing helping?
TODAY'S ONELINER
How can you tell if your wife is dead?
The sex is the same but the dishes pile up : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.100
ZZ TOP - Eliminator (1983)
Southern rock at its finest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi_ser2_Xm4
TRIVIA
Though Americans are stereotyped coffee drinkers, just under half of all Americans don't drink it regularly.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
Today I will do what I can and let go of what I can't.
Tuesday 3 August 2010
WEDNESDAY 4th AUGUST 2010 08:15(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (4.8.40)
In the Mediterranean... British Force H leaves Gibraltar for home waters to counter the German invasion threat.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Early morning blogging, an ironing pile the size of Mount Everest to get through this morning, wife quality time lunch/afternoon, son quality time in the evening.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Acceptance is usually at the end of a line of rejections.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Everything seems to be working out in its own time.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your life going in a direction?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What would you call a musician who doesn't have a girlfriend?
Homeless : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.99
UFO - Strangers In The Night
One of the beast live albums you will ever hear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mov0QUSF5dM
TRIVIA
A notch in a tree will remain the same distance from the ground as the tree grows.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I'm fine right now, and come through every trouble so far, it will most like continue that way!
In the Mediterranean... British Force H leaves Gibraltar for home waters to counter the German invasion threat.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Early morning blogging, an ironing pile the size of Mount Everest to get through this morning, wife quality time lunch/afternoon, son quality time in the evening.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
Acceptance is usually at the end of a line of rejections.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
Everything seems to be working out in its own time.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is your life going in a direction?
TODAY'S ONELINER
What would you call a musician who doesn't have a girlfriend?
Homeless : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.99
UFO - Strangers In The Night
One of the beast live albums you will ever hear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mov0QUSF5dM
TRIVIA
A notch in a tree will remain the same distance from the ground as the tree grows.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
If I'm fine right now, and come through every trouble so far, it will most like continue that way!
TUESDAY 3rd AUGUST 2010 10:30(BST)
THIS DAY IN WW2 (3.8.40)
In East Africa... The Italians invade British Somaliland. In Abyssinia the Italians have a total force of 350,000 men of whom 70 percent are native troops. The British forces in East Africa, also including many colonial troops, are less than 25,000 men of whom only four battalions are in Somaliland. The Italians allot seven times this force to the invasion along with an overwhelmingly superior artillery contingent. General Nasi is in command. There are three main lines of advance: toward Zeila in the north, Hargeisa in the center and Odweina on the right.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Fully re-charged after a long lie-in! Blogging, dentist, lunch and evening with daughter.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you know you're doing a winning method, you can relax and get on with it, knowing the outcome is inevitable!
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I always know what's best for this moment.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is this what you really want?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A quartet is what you get after a North Korean orchestra has finished touring South Korea : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.98
VOICE OF THE BEEHIVE - Let it Bee
Irresistable witty American pop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq4W0BTFK58
TRIVIA
In September, 1978, Janet Parker, an English medical photographer, was exposed to smallpox as the result of a laboratory accident. She subsequently died. On May 8, 1980, the World health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. Some samples remain in laboratories in Atlanta and Moscow. When scientists destroy the samples the smallpox virus will become the first life form intentionally eliminated from the earth.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have everything necessary for this day!
In East Africa... The Italians invade British Somaliland. In Abyssinia the Italians have a total force of 350,000 men of whom 70 percent are native troops. The British forces in East Africa, also including many colonial troops, are less than 25,000 men of whom only four battalions are in Somaliland. The Italians allot seven times this force to the invasion along with an overwhelmingly superior artillery contingent. General Nasi is in command. There are three main lines of advance: toward Zeila in the north, Hargeisa in the center and Odweina on the right.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Fully re-charged after a long lie-in! Blogging, dentist, lunch and evening with daughter.
TODAY'S THOUGHT
If you know you're doing a winning method, you can relax and get on with it, knowing the outcome is inevitable!
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I always know what's best for this moment.
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Is this what you really want?
TODAY'S ONELINER
A quartet is what you get after a North Korean orchestra has finished touring South Korea : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.98
VOICE OF THE BEEHIVE - Let it Bee
Irresistable witty American pop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq4W0BTFK58
TRIVIA
In September, 1978, Janet Parker, an English medical photographer, was exposed to smallpox as the result of a laboratory accident. She subsequently died. On May 8, 1980, the World health Organization declared smallpox eradicated. Some samples remain in laboratories in Atlanta and Moscow. When scientists destroy the samples the smallpox virus will become the first life form intentionally eliminated from the earth.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I have everything necessary for this day!
Monday 2 August 2010
MONDAY 2nd AUGUST 2010 12:55(BST)
After a few days AFK, I'm back! Sorry for the interruption, I was like BUSY!!
THIS DAY IN WW2 (2.8.40)
In the Mediterranean... The carrier Ark Royal with Force H attacks the Italian base on Sardinia at Cagliari. The old carrier Argus which is also based on Gibraltar, is at sea to fly off a cargo of Hurricane fighter aircraft to Malta.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In London... Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production is taken into the inner circle of Churchill's War Cabinet.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Tai Chi, Boxercise, daughter qt, client, follow-up wife/son qt - that lot should keep me out of mischief! Oh, and an ironing marathon to finish the evening!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
There is no reason, only your reason.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I enjoy making a difference!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does your path need a review?
TODAY'S ONELINER
The North Korean pole-vault champion is now the South Korean pole-vault champion : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.97
TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Crazy Nights
Made shortly before John Sykes left for Thin Lizzy, it's an overlooked NWOBHM classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257lYZK_Gvw
TRIVIA
The chemical n-acetyl-cysteine found in raw eggs is proven to help hangovers.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I do not hope, I EXPECT
THIS DAY IN WW2 (2.8.40)
In the Mediterranean... The carrier Ark Royal with Force H attacks the Italian base on Sardinia at Cagliari. The old carrier Argus which is also based on Gibraltar, is at sea to fly off a cargo of Hurricane fighter aircraft to Malta.
In the English Channel... There are German attacks on shipping.
In London... Lord Beaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production is taken into the inner circle of Churchill's War Cabinet.
TODAY IN MY LIFE
Tai Chi, Boxercise, daughter qt, client, follow-up wife/son qt - that lot should keep me out of mischief! Oh, and an ironing marathon to finish the evening!
TODAY'S THOUGHT
There is no reason, only your reason.
TODAY'S SELF-OBSERVATION
I enjoy making a difference!
TODAY'S QUESTION FOR YOU
Does your path need a review?
TODAY'S ONELINER
The North Korean pole-vault champion is now the South Korean pole-vault champion : D
GARY'S 100 CLASSIC ALBUMS YOU MUST OWN No.97
TYGERS OF PAN TANG - Crazy Nights
Made shortly before John Sykes left for Thin Lizzy, it's an overlooked NWOBHM classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=257lYZK_Gvw
TRIVIA
The chemical n-acetyl-cysteine found in raw eggs is proven to help hangovers.
TODAY'S AFFIRMATION
I do not hope, I EXPECT
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