Wednesday 21 May 2008
Auto Club Roadside Rescue In Pakistan
Hmmmm, I wonder how these guys could deal with a flat battery.
Tuesday 13 May 2008
One Crazy Week.
Here's a couple of funny things that happen to me over the last week. They could be put down to being caused by the winter blues, being over tired and busy or just sheer stupidity on my part.
Firstly, I received a cellphone from my employer last week. The phone arrived by mail and first appeared as a neat package on my desk. I responded by opening the box and wow! .. it was fully charged up and ready to go. I noted that the menu system was quite different to the format I had experienced in various personal cellphones I've had over the years. Anyhow, as the week progressed, I anticipated becoming more familiar familiar with with all its functions, bells and whistles.
On Monday this week, I started to question why I had not received any calls on my new work phone. I checked the voicemail and heard... ... "If you wish to activate your phone, please contact your nearest ####### retailer for assistance."
In my defense, I can say that I've had a very busy week. Probably not the greatest excuse of all time though.
Secondly, my wife and I attended a social gathering at a friend's place during the weekend. The reason for the celebration was his son's first birthday and the completion (almost!) of his house renovations. We arrived mid-afternoon.
My friends floorspace was adorned with brand new carpet. Therefore, we all had to take our shoes off and leave them on his verandah.
I indulged in some of his wife's yummy food and some fantastic fellowship. The turnover of guests was quite substantial. By the time we prepared to go home, my friend's house had filled up with a completely different group of people.
It was dark outside as we said goodbye to everyone, put our shoes back on and drove home.
The next morning, after I had showered and dressed, I was getting some shoes on and ... I discovered that I didn't recognise them! ... They are not mine!
I explained my shoe problem to my friend. After his laughter had subsided , he began to sympathise with me and he admitted that the electrician had yet to connect the lighting on his verandah.
My friend has yet to hear from anyone claiming to have lost their shoes. My original shoes have also disappeared from his house.
I will hang on to these shoes for a while, and If I don't hear from anyone looking for their Steelers, then I 'll start wearing them. They are actually a perfect fit.
Firstly, I received a cellphone from my employer last week. The phone arrived by mail and first appeared as a neat package on my desk. I responded by opening the box and wow! .. it was fully charged up and ready to go. I noted that the menu system was quite different to the format I had experienced in various personal cellphones I've had over the years. Anyhow, as the week progressed, I anticipated becoming more familiar familiar with with all its functions, bells and whistles.
On Monday this week, I started to question why I had not received any calls on my new work phone. I checked the voicemail and heard... ... "If you wish to activate your phone, please contact your nearest ####### retailer for assistance."
In my defense, I can say that I've had a very busy week. Probably not the greatest excuse of all time though.
Secondly, my wife and I attended a social gathering at a friend's place during the weekend. The reason for the celebration was his son's first birthday and the completion (almost!) of his house renovations. We arrived mid-afternoon.
My friends floorspace was adorned with brand new carpet. Therefore, we all had to take our shoes off and leave them on his verandah.
I indulged in some of his wife's yummy food and some fantastic fellowship. The turnover of guests was quite substantial. By the time we prepared to go home, my friend's house had filled up with a completely different group of people.
It was dark outside as we said goodbye to everyone, put our shoes back on and drove home.
The next morning, after I had showered and dressed, I was getting some shoes on and ... I discovered that I didn't recognise them! ... They are not mine!
I explained my shoe problem to my friend. After his laughter had subsided , he began to sympathise with me and he admitted that the electrician had yet to connect the lighting on his verandah.
My friend has yet to hear from anyone claiming to have lost their shoes. My original shoes have also disappeared from his house.
I will hang on to these shoes for a while, and If I don't hear from anyone looking for their Steelers, then I 'll start wearing them. They are actually a perfect fit.
Monday 12 May 2008
Random Morsels
When I was near Malacca (a.k.a Melaka) in 2005, I had to pay up for the use of a toilet. I could deal with that fact. However, I was amazed when I saw individual sheets of toilet paper pierced on a spike being sold. Hole anyone?
The military junta in Myanmar (Burma) placed former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt under house arrest in 2004, after he suggested a subtle and gradual introduction of democracy. This is despite his proposal suggesting that the army would continue to pull strings behind the scenes. Is that strict, or what?
The military junta in Myanmar (Burma) placed former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt under house arrest in 2004, after he suggested a subtle and gradual introduction of democracy. This is despite his proposal suggesting that the army would continue to pull strings behind the scenes. Is that strict, or what?
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