Monthly Archives: December 2002

… winter holidays …

Posted on December 23, 2002 by odtaa

The Odtaa Files are off on holiday – staying in a computer free zone – will we survive? – we don’t know – these threats of socialising – healthy walks – having conversations – are rather scary. Merry Christmas Happy … Continue reading →

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am I English

Posted on December 20, 2002 by odtaa

I was criticised after the talk for calling myself English – rather than British. I have thought about this a lot. If I was born in Scotland – I would have no problem calling myself Scottish – in Wales – … Continue reading →

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… bananas to EU …

Posted on December 20, 2002 by odtaa

I belong to a group where I can practice public speaking. I decided to talk about Europe – and I tried to explain that I felt that being part of the EU was having an enhanced nationalist – ie I’m … Continue reading →

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another day – another list

Posted on December 19, 2002 by odtaa

Women over 50 don’t have babies because they would put them down and forget where they left them. One of life’s mysteries is how a 2 pound box of candy can make a woman gain 5 lbs. My mind not … Continue reading →

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there should be a law

Posted on December 18, 2002 by odtaa

These are from a book called Disorder in the Court, Q: Are you sexually active? A: No, I just lie there. Q: What is your date of birth? A: July fifteenth. Q: What year? A: Every year. Q: What gear … Continue reading →

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… the return of angus …

Posted on December 18, 2002 by odtaa

Angus Deayton (Deaton) is back. Radio Active is back – one of the funniest – and one of the cruelest radio shows ever. Listen to it on internet radio on BBC Radio 4 Radio Active. This demonstrates that Angus Deayton … Continue reading →

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… shopping presently …

Posted on December 17, 2002 by odtaa

I have almost done all the Christmas shopping. This is frighteningly organised for me. Thank you Borders for having a good selection of books and calendars. Awkward people to buy for are a 14 year old boy distant relative – … Continue reading →

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… fire strike will heat up …

Posted on December 17, 2002 by odtaa

The firemen have been told that they will only get 11% pay rise – although there had been a provisional agreement with their employers – local government – for a 16% rise. Both these deals require some modernisation – while … Continue reading →

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… well don't say we didn't tell you …

Posted on December 16, 2002 by odtaa

… that employing people who make good guests – or even poor guests is not the way to run ‘Have I Got News For You’. Lisa Tarbuck is a brilliant performer and reacted well when she was on before – … Continue reading →

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… what every optician needs …

Posted on December 16, 2002 by odtaa

is an assistant with bad hand writing So I end up misreading the appointment card – and I arrive two days early for my appointment – or do I really need glasses?

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