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LATEST ARTICLES ( 662 )

• In the World of Soccer...

  

  So, I'm playing FIFA 12 a lot.  I'm aware that any soccer enthusiast will now be calling me all kinds of names because I'm playing a game which is an entire 3... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Fridge Lands on a Comet

  

  In less than 12 hours, a fridge called Phil will be touching down on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko. Of course that's nonsense, but in less than 12 hours, a... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Garage Doors, Downton Abbey and FIFA

  

  I'm typing this having just come inside from the garage, where I've been power tooling. This would be a picture of a power tool. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Woe is Me...

  I have to report a loss in our household. My PC is dead. Last week it refused to turn on, so after replacing the power supply with no success, I gave in and sen... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Thank You

  

  Firstly, thanks to everyone that took part in #HOTDRINKDAY on Sunday, regardless of whether you supported tea or coffee, it's much appreciated, it was great... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #HOTDRINKDAY - Why Tea is Better Than Coffee

  

  Today's the day that we've all been waiting for. #HOTDRINKDAY For the last week broadsides have been fired across the Atlantic Ocean as we try to settle, once... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Calm Before the Storm - 1 Day to Go!

  

  I've been quiet on the blog for a few days, mainly due to the fact that my computer is currently out of action - Tuesday night it refused to power up, and even... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Kettle is Going on - but What is Everyone Drinking?

  We head unstoppably towards the battle royale, tea versus coffee, all lined up for Sunday the 2nd of November.  More broadsides have been issued from both... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tea Vs Coffee - Tensions Are Heating Up...

  

  By Petr Kratochvil (cup-of-tea-isolated) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons If you're not aware, Sunday 2nd November 2014 is #HOTDRINKDAY with a global... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Nursing Home

  I'll start this post off by saying that I apologise if it is not up to my usual mediocre standards, however British Summer Time ended last night, which meant... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tea Versus Coffee - Get Involved!

  

  In just over a week the latest in our series of transatlantic debates will be taking place as The Blog of Thog takes on Life, Explained in the war to end all... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does Gmail Secretly Like Spam?!? (the Junk Email, Not the Meat)

  I use Gmail as my main personal email facility - it works fine, I can use it anywhere, all that kind of stuff, but there's one thing that I've noticed. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Politics

  Never let it be said that on the Blog of Thog we don't tackle the hard hitting issues. We're going to talk politics. We're going to talk financial news.... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blog Action Day 2014 - Inequality

  

  Today I'm taking part in Blog Action Day 2014, a day where bloggers and content creators around the world unite to talk about a common subject - this year... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Yawn

  I'm tired.  I should be making a video for vlogtober, but I'm just too tired.  Fortunately I uploaded a Hearthstone video last night, so here it is! Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting My Eyes Tested

  

  Before I get into today's essay, thank you very much to Lauren of Mummy is a Gadget Geek who mentioned this blog in her list of five blogs for your inner geek a... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• More Internet Randomness

  

  Have you found the invisible cow yet? This looks like a blank web page. But it has an invisible cow on yet. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go to... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Strolling Along the Shore of the Internet

  

  Tonight (as I type this it's about 3.30am) I've been strolling along the shore of the Internet. I know the common cliche would be to "surf the net", but I... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Are Ileostomy Bags Following Me?

  

  At the weekend I had a pleasant evening making videos and discovering new blogs that I haven't read before.  My partner was getting up with our little one in th... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• If Symptoms Persist...

  

  (I start off this post with a disclaimer - I'm not advocating the use of slimming pills, equally neither am I saying that they are bad, good, indifferent, or... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION