WHO WOULD YOU CHAT WITH

Truth be told, that would be me John.  He has been dead these past 26 years.

Whilst I do 'chat' with John from time to time, I would be over the moon if I could sit beside for an hour and let him see that I am OK.  I am still here, going strong and have learned all of the lessons he taught me whilst we were together.

Morbid to some, but like I said, would be over the moon to sit and just enjoy his company for an hour.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON

It seems like only yesterday that Ron celebrated a birthday.  Today is another year for the old man.  73 years and still mean as ever...

Without a doubt, Ron is one of the more colourful people known.  That is without the loud outfits he wears and the rather 'pink' hat gifted last year.  Ron is so colourful, he is a rainbow unto self.

Ron and the old geezer go way back.  Ron knew MOI when the old geezer was young and pretty.  He reminds me of that oft.  That is OK.  The best part of growing old is that you always have folks reminding you how it was.

What a year it has been for Ron.  He lost his teeth and his heart is not as young as it once was.  Ron has gained and lost a bit of weight.  Ron has had good moments and bad moments.  But we will not dwell on the bad moments.

There have been times that I have wanted to stuff his pussies down his throat.  Ron can be a bit sharp tongued.  There have been times when I wanted to walk away and never hear the name Ron again.  I keep coming back because I have learned that Ron is really a good person at heart.  He means well even if he has a strange way of showing his like of a friend.

Ron thrives on having folks think of him as mean.  It would be easy to buy into that thinking if I had not seen a different side of.  There are the times I have seen him give food and cash to homeless, without any idea of being repaid.  Then there is the massive Christmas party he throws every year.  Ron invites everyone, even the folks he has done battle with.  Without exception, there is some sort of gift for one and all.

Truth be told, there have been a few shouting matches between Ron and meself.  I too, can be sharp tongued and am sure am quite capable of being mean.  The funny part of 'friendship', is that however mean it gets from time to time you keep coming back to what drew you to that person in the first place.  Ron has been there for the old geezer in bad times.  I always remember that.

The "Ron" I remember is the fun and silly "Ron".  When I had the flower shoppe cross the road from his building, Ron would lean out over the railing and ask if there were any deep discounts on the 'old' flowers.  Ron loved to buy bunches of flowers to place round his flat, and he loved to buy the leis that were discounted and give to folks he met during the day.  A Lei is a Lei, even if it was on discount...

I remember the best fancy dress outfit bought was from Ron.  He talked me into getting made up as the 'devil'....  He must have been on to something as it was a massive hit and I had the best time ever.

I remember the countless suppers shared and the long drive round the island.  Got to know Hawaii pretty well thanks to his tours of the 'hidden' neighbourhoods.

Like I said, there is much more to Ron than meets the eye.

This past Easter I created Easter Baskets for folks cared about.  I did this because I remember Ron taking a great deal of care and effort to create Easter Baskets last year.  Ron had coloured eggs and bought treats for the basket that were sure to be a hit to the individuals receiving.  It made quite an impression.

It is convenient for Ron to believe that no one cares or remembers his birthday.  What a lot of tosh.  Am quite sure that Laura will remember his special day as will others.

Ron has made a lasting impression on the old geezer.  So much so, that he has been in me thoughts much of late.  I do hope he has a wonderful birthday.  I do so hope that he appreciates the effort it was for me to find 'adult underpants' in his size.  I mean really.  Do you know how hard it is to find them in size 58???????

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RON, may you be around for another 73 years.....

LAURA'S SNACK

But the Score on Davie pub in Vancouver has piled a roasted whole chicken, burger, pulled pork Sriracha-glazed slider, onion rings, chicken wings, pulled pork mac and cheese hotdog and even a brownie to their latest concoction.

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Me bad..........

Laura, I love ya.......

THIS IS A TEST

KINDNESS

As is oft the case, I was in bed wondering what was going to be the theme of this morning's post.  Out of the blue came a single word., 'kindness'.....  Lovely word, is it not?

KINDNESS.  I am not talking about the silly kind.  I am talking about the random acts of kindness we have in us that make a difference in the live round us and in our own.

If you stop and think on it, bet there have been many, many you may have overlooked.

"No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves."

I know that I am the sum total of all of the kindness received.  Were it not for the many kindnesses received, this old geezer would have turned out quite differently.  Now an again, I have to stop meself and remember that.  It takes the bite out of me words and makes me strive to be a better person.  That is not to say that kindness is always well received.  Either be me, or the person I am trying to be kind to.  

I like to think I am a work in progress.  As time goes on, the 'kindness' in me will get stronger and stronger.  I hope I never forget that were it not for kindness received, me world would be very mean.

I was going to list acts of kindness.  Name folks.  That would be silly, would it not?  Do you not think that the people known to me, already know?

Funny thing about 'kindness', it makes you feel so damn good.

ADULT NAPPIES

There will come a time when the conversation about 'adult nappies' will take place for all.  For me, that conversation took place yesterday.

The old geezer has an older male friend who has a problem controlling his poo and pee.  Night time is the worst.  No longer can the friend trust that a 'fart' will not be a spray in his underpants.

My older friend is not the first person known who has to depend on protection but he certainly was not keen on making the move to protection.  Rather think it is a major 'male' embarrassment moment.

Gently, MOI talked about using nappies and used the example of another older male friend who uses adult nappies.  Told how the protection would give peace of mind during the night.  To my surprise, the friend took the suggestion so well that he sent me to the market to get a package of nappies.

The old geezer has no shame and whilst standing in the queue with the nappies, was chatted up by another gent standing in the queue.  He told of how he wears nappies and was mildly surprised to see MOI being so open with the purchase of.  Seems this chappie buys online to spare self the shame of being seen as in need of.  What rubbish.  Whilst I do not need nappies, if I did, there would be no shame in purchasing the protection.

The nappies looked like underpants.  Even had a very colourful waist band on them.  There is loads of padding in front and back to catch a leak.

I am quite pleased that I had the nerve to bring up the subject to me friend, and quite pleased that he took to the idea so well.  No doubt he will feel more in control now.

HAPPY WEEKEND

I was sitting here pondering what some of me many mates were up to this fine weekend.  Thought I would let them know I was thinking of them.

Laura is more than like taking care of the zoo she has living with here.  Ron is more than like making sure his many pussies are under control.  Alan is more than like planting a tree somewhere.  Carol and her husband are more than like out playing golf.  James is more than like listening to the birds in the park.  Paul is more than like wanting another cocktail.  James is wondering of all that happens in Reno stays there.  Chandra is more than like being a wonderful mum.  Roy is more than like finding new treasures to sell.  Anita is more than like out in her old Ford.  Scott is more than like on another trip.  Phil is more than like playing with another computer.

Patty is more than like chatting with her family.  John is more than like hunting for a 1901 Indian Head Penny.

Gee, that is loads of wondering....

For all of the mentioned and then some, have a very good weekend...

NOT JUST ANOTHER DAY

The old geezer is one that looks forward to Friday with undiluted pleasure.  Means that another week has passed with the possibility of wondrous things happening during the weekend.

OFF DAY

WHAT DOES YOUR POO SAY ABOUT YOU?

Yellow faeces can be produced and often is also greasy and smells of sour eggs.

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There be some who would rather the old geezer gave up the bathroom posts.  I do not think so.....

MAKE A SPLASH

Like the lovely lady in the snap, the old geezer wants to slather his bod with mud and jump into a deep pool of water.  The joy of it...

Life is too short to not do crazy thinks once in a while.  I remember how much fun it was to play in the mud, and I remember clearly how wonderful it was to jump into the water and wash it off.  Right, so I am an odd duck...

EARTH DAY

The old geezer is far from being a 'tree huger'.  Having said that, it still bother me to see folks trash the planet.

There are so many 'little' thing we can do to make the earth cleaner.  I always ask for 'paper' at the market.  I then use the bags for rubbish.  If I purchase an item that has a container that can be used for a different purpose, I try to use it.  Like a plastic bowl at a restaurant, cleaned it can be used as a plant dist or some other purpose.  I have large juice bottle that I use for water.

I hate to think what future generations will say when they dig up some of our rubbish.

What are they going to make of all of the disposable nappies?  The takeaway cartons?  The plastic bags?

LIP BALM MADNESS

Who thinks these things up?

I used to 'love' macaroni and cheese.  One of my favourite meals in the day.

As much as I loved macaroni and cheese, the idea of licking me lips and tasting that all day is not something I would like to do.  Mind, there is no taste today but it still would not be my idea of fun.  Can you imagine kissing one with that on lips???  YUCK...

HAPPY EASTER

The old geezer was born on Easter Sunday.  Might well explain the 'hop' in me step.

To one and all, Happy Easter...

EASTER GREETINGS

I think Easter makes me feel full of life.  It is Spring and lots of wondrous things are coming.

Having been born on Easter Sunday may well have something to do with it.

My feelings about Easter have nothing to do with religion.  It simply is a holiday that makes me feel good.  Brings out the 'good' child in me...

FART PACKS FOR COWS

he ‘fartpacks’ extract 300 litres of methane a day from a tube inserted into the cow's digestive tract and convert it into enough energy to run a car for 24 hours.

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TOO GAY

The year was 1948.  Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis strolling down the avenue for the Easter Parade.

EASTER REMEMBERED

 If you can believe, the rather large bunny is MOI....

The lovely lady is Barbara and the gent is me good mate James.  The year was 2009 and we had got together to present Easter Basket to the children that lived in the apartment complex run by the old geezer.  Barbara had spent the night filling baskets, basket that she filled with loads of sweets she contributed to the event.  James was sort of the 'armed guard', to protect the Easter Bunny from the rushing hoards of children.

James had a little one who was quite scared of the Easter Bunny, until he realized that it was the fat old geezer in costume....

 One of my most treasured memories of Easter is visiting Robert in his flat.  Robert was terminal and had not got out much over the last year of his life.  I will forever remember the roar of laughter coming from Robert when he saw me enter.  A really lovely man who has since died.

The chap pictured with MOI is Paul.  Paul was me helper.  In another poor neighbourhood, Paul pushed two trolleys filled with Easter Baskets for the children.   One little boy came up to Paul and asked if it really was the Easter Bunny.  He said that the Easter Bunny had never visited his neighbourhood before.

I may well be just a silly old man but I want to try and bring a few smiles to folks.  Truth be told, it makes me feel so good doing things for other people...

EASTER TREATS GALORE

 It is just one choco bar...

 Chocolate egg anyone?

 Now that is one huge peanut butter cup.

 Like eating a massive cake.

 Yummy.

 Going to need a bigger cup of tea...

 More eggs.

 Who counts calories???

Where is me cuppa....

HAVE THIS THING FOR EGGS

 My luck, the only eggs to be had this Easter will be these.  Cute little boiled eggs on a plate....

 Truth be told, the had painted eggs given are 'priceless'.  Always thought it showed that one was cared about.  Lucky me has received a few of.....

 Must fess up.  Have a thing for expensive eggs...

Right, just make it a simple GOLDEN egg....

WHAT AN EGG

Gobsmacked I am.  This limited edition chocolate Easter Egg cost 5,000.00 dollars.  You can eat the whole bloody thing.

Mind, if the old geezer could taste, this would be one massive slip off the old diet.......

EASTER SURPRISE

If anyone wants to give the old geezer an Easter surprise, the featured egg would do nicely.  Mind, you will need 5 million pounds to do this.....

VODKA WILL DO THAT

The water was still running when a 66-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man were discovered naked and dead in the bathtub of a Brooklyn apartment, an empty gallon jug of vodka nearby. 

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The main reason I check on a dear friend each and every morn is that I am worried that one day I will find him dead, next to his bottle of Vodka.  I do not believe that one can drink a bottle a day and still manage to carry on with life.

I have no clue why this person continues to do this, and truth be told, it bothers the hell out of me.

LOO ROLL HEAVEN

The perfect place to be when nature calls.

One never knows just how much is needed...

HOLY GRAIL

It has been reported that this cup might be the one used by Jesus at the Last Supper.

Truth be told it does not look as if it fits the period.  Mind, I would take off hands and use for a good wine...

HOW COLD WAS IT??

WHO ARE YOU

I cheated.  Made sure to read a bit of David Copperfield.  Always saw meself as David Copperfield...

EVER WONDER?

JUST A THOUGHT

Truth be told, what could one want more?

YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY

Truth be told, the old geezer is no fan of MCDONALDS.   The same can not be said for the 'designer' chappie featured in the snap who has made a 'fashion' statement out of one of the products of the famous food chair.

Note the fries on head with the ear bobs made of packets of ketchup....

Have a good friend, Laura, who adores the food from this fast food chain.  Very partial she is to the 'super sized' portions of the fries, with massive amounts of the red stuff...