tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post8321159972030098250..comments2024-03-04T08:09:48.871+00:00Comments on Just pleasantly floundering around.....: Skills for lifeMolly Potterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16322262170382594290noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-80940825449328861442010-01-15T15:34:19.546+00:002010-01-15T15:34:19.546+00:00That's why I don't blog despite Molly'...That's why I don't blog despite Molly's constant nagging. <br /><br />I will take a leisurely look...Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-22374611262480677932010-01-15T15:21:18.460+00:002010-01-15T15:21:18.460+00:00I may have already blogged bits of it, I'm a F...I may have already blogged bits of it, I'm a Flickr addict, so I sort of blog through that, and have one at my domain too, which I use when I feel like it, but I'm a bit conscious at the moment of how much time I spend at work arsing around on the interweb, rather than trying to earn a living, being sel employed means I don't get paid if I don't do the work...<br /><br />These both showcase my dysfunctions/obsessions.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/osborne_villas/<br />http://www.typejunky.com/Nickhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-54070026395685187062010-01-15T11:25:35.712+00:002010-01-15T11:25:35.712+00:00Yes, do an allotment blog...I want to read it.
Wh...Yes, do an allotment blog...I want to read it.<br /><br />Why don't you have an Anderson shelter party? I mean a party in your Anderson shelter, rather than one where everyone comes dressed as an Anderson shelter. I'll come! (and be polite to you).Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-84019020006588232592010-01-15T09:18:28.246+00:002010-01-15T09:18:28.246+00:00It's usually too full of all those useful thin...It's usually too full of all those useful things I never need to not do anything at my allotment to be of much use, but it is an Anderson shelter (or was) which I'm proud of. I do sit in it when it rains hard sometimes. usually on a big pile of broken flowerpots, some spare bird netting and a half a rotten pallet. I may blog about my allotment, as it's quite entertaining, particularly the drunk man next door.Nickhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-68061523975434712972010-01-15T09:08:30.176+00:002010-01-15T09:08:30.176+00:00His snake skin?His snake skin?Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-4676782161246728352010-01-14T22:31:41.723+00:002010-01-14T22:31:41.723+00:00He sheds in itHe sheds in itMolly Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322262170382594290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-41099745595369429252010-01-14T22:04:56.622+00:002010-01-14T22:04:56.622+00:00Nick, I love it!!! What do you do in it?Nick, I love it!!! What do you do in it?Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-45254299893495922432010-01-14T22:02:01.661+00:002010-01-14T22:02:01.661+00:00You do not know the passion (venom?!) within me! x...You do not know the passion (venom?!) within me! xxxClaire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-57454249101621533512010-01-14T21:10:06.607+00:002010-01-14T21:10:06.607+00:00Did you really do the stickers Claire? I'm imp...Did you really do the stickers Claire? I'm impressed! I can't quite see you being bothered enough to...and if so, full report on my desk by 10 a.m. tomorrow....Molly Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322262170382594290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-58431288369139593862010-01-14T19:49:15.240+00:002010-01-14T19:49:15.240+00:00I'm liking the Atheist stickers a lot, and the...I'm liking the Atheist stickers a lot, and the Anderson shelters.<br /><br />you'll like this claire, this is my shed.<br /><br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/osborne_villas/3477259865/Nickhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-4086852697649296932010-01-14T19:23:46.706+00:002010-01-14T19:23:46.706+00:00Right all papers in, much better, you may go and p...Right all papers in, much better, you may go and play now - althought you are lucky - I consider there has been far too much chatting, hiding and trying to cover stuff up in class.<br /><br />Another thing - the superglue, Andersen shelter, atheist stickers, trashy magazines and alcohol is kept locked away for a good reason.Molly Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322262170382594290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-51944902724964684132010-01-14T15:51:06.776+00:002010-01-14T15:51:06.776+00:00OK, I guess it's only fair:
English Grade B +...OK, I guess it's only fair:<br /><br />English Grade B +<br /><br />This is undoubtedly the subject Claire is most passionate about. However, we cannot give top marks as we recently discovered that she has been spelling the word "wierd" (weird) wrong for over 40 years. When we informed her, she got very angry and insisted that she was right.<br /><br />Chinese Grade D<br /><br />I'm afraid Claire's enthusiasm for learning Mandarin is far greater than her ability. To maintain her dignity, she may be better to refuse when her Chinese daughter insists on having a pretend Chinese conversation with her in the Somerfield check-out queue. Frankly, she sounds like an arse.<br /><br />R.E. Grade E<br /><br />Claire has not embraced this subject. Putting white gloves on and sneaking out in the middle of the night to plaster the small, church-going, conservative town that she lives in with atheist stickers suggests an attitude problem. <br /><br />Geography Grade D+<br /><br />Patchy. Excellent on Japan, but if asked to point at Africa on a world map she often picks out South America.<br /><br />History Grade E<br /><br />Claire has no interest or historical imagination whatsoever, except for some sort of strange obsession with Anderson shelters. On our excursion to Herculaneum, she spent the whole time sitting on a Roman wall sulking and reading trashy magazines.<br /><br />P.E. Grade C<br /><br />Claire partakes fully in cycling as a means of getting from A to B, but might want to stretch herself a little more. Like not always getting off and pushing every time there's a hill.Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-14263915654316664012010-01-14T11:21:41.577+00:002010-01-14T11:21:41.577+00:00Here goes and a few more:
Tact B
Assertiveness - ...Here goes and a few more:<br /><br />Tact B<br />Assertiveness - B+<br />Forgiveness - D<br />Sharing feelings - A<br />Listening - C<br />Compliments - C+<br />Determination - A<br />Seeking help -B<br />Positivity - A<br /><br />Getting distracted by blogs from doing proper work - A+The bike shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195882998271591934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-68144896701507847202010-01-14T09:57:54.929+00:002010-01-14T09:57:54.929+00:00I did go a bit off-plan, but that's what midwe...I did go a bit off-plan, but that's what midweek booze and slumdog does to you.<br /><br />Claire, you owe it to us now, I'm mixed ability, we need some C more streamers.<br /><br />I was tempted to just find an old school report and copy it, some of those were quite funny.Nickhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-84125277556657573112010-01-14T09:10:31.405+00:002010-01-14T09:10:31.405+00:00Goodie goodies!
Actually I laughed out loud sever...Goodie goodies!<br /><br />Actually I laughed out loud several times and splurted tea over my keyboard at the aeroplanes in the hair with superglue.<br /><br />I've been moved down to C stream so I don't have to do it!Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-64360117887546867262010-01-14T08:23:00.519+00:002010-01-14T08:23:00.519+00:00More like it...however I am on a training day toda...More like it...however I am on a training day today and you have a supply teacher (Mr Stripy pants)...so I will have to mark your efforts later. <br />Looking good though I must say...except Claire...I don't see her paper....Molly Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322262170382594290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-838775993634764412010-01-14T07:40:59.182+00:002010-01-14T07:40:59.182+00:00OK, OK, gang, let's do our bit here.....
Tact...OK, OK, gang, let's do our bit here.....<br /><br />Tact: B Codgi can be tactful when he tries, but generally believes that a full and frank exchange of views can often be the best approach. So he won't necessarily venture an opinion on something unless it's positive, but if you ask what he thinks, he'll tell you.<br /><br />Assertiveness: B Codgi can be assertive when he needs to be, but is sometimes seen as a little too agressive by people who don't know him. In fact he's quite shy.<br /><br />Forgiving people who upset: A+ Codgi has recently passed his advanced diploma in this specialist subject.<br /><br />Explaining how you feel: C Codgi has not had all that much experience in dealing with people who actually listen, so needs some practice in this area.<br /><br />Listening: A Codgi is known for a listening ear and an ability to make helpful comments.<br /><br />Giving compliments: C this is a skill that Codgi does not practice often enough. However this does mean that compliments from Codgi have a scarcity value that makes them all the more precious<br /><br />Being determined: A Codgi is good at seeing both long-term and short-term projects to completion, regardless of difficulties that crop up.<br /><br />Asking for help: C Codgi is naturally independent so asking for help doesn't always occur to him when perhaps it should.<br /><br />Compromising: C Codgi will often compromise, which is perhaps not always a good thing. He needs to become more discerning about where or not to compromise.<br /><br />Positive thinking: A+ Codgi is never floored by any disaster<br /><br />Empathy: B+ Codgi can tend to take on board other people's problems a bittoo easily, but on the other hand, that gives him a good perspective on the issue<br /><br />DIY: B Codgi does good and careful work, but is often slow compared to a pro. Minor househould emergencies and repairs however are dealt with swiftly and efficiently<br /><br />Grumpiness: B Codgi is working steadily towards his GOM (Grumpy Old Man) Part Three examinations which he is expected to pass on his 55th birthday<br /><br />Cooking: D he can follow a recipe when pressed, but rarely does.Mark In Mayennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987723233401368368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-13180065443791994932010-01-14T01:12:01.217+00:002010-01-14T01:12:01.217+00:00Part deux (it wouldn't let me post it in one g...Part deux (it wouldn't let me post it in one go, note to self add blogs to grumble list).<br /><br />P.E: F<br />Who is Nick?<br /><br />Taxi Driving: A+<br />Nick has put a lot of work in on this, his practical experience of careering round the ring road dropping teenagers off at various house parties and dodgy looking clubs, and then picking them up with his pyjamas on under his jeans and jacket has stood him in good stead. It has been said he drives like a taxi driver by several people, they may be being negative, Nick is deluded enough to take it as a compliment.<br /><br />IT module 1: A* 2:D<br />Nick is totally savvy with everything to do with Apple macs. But he's not the evangelist he used to be for some reason. Nick is totally not savvy with anything to do with Windows, so don't say "you're a bit of a computer expert aren't you" to him, as he isn't, he's a graphic designer who uses a computer, most accountants aren't "calculator experts" mechanics are not "spanner experts". <br /><br />Music B<br />His theory is pretty good, he has examples of lots of genres, and a good knowledge of some dark corners and bits and bobs. I have however caught him stealing, this is unacceptable as is the excuse that "everyone else is doing it" or "but I've got it on vinyl already". He is aware you can never have too many copies of music in different formats. His collection of redundant formats is also impressive, spanning reel to reel to minidisk. As one of his friends commented, "if you hadn't bothered with minidisk you could have bought something nice". Ah yes, but he wouldn't have hundreds of Minidisks he can't really play anymore would he.<br />His practical work is not so good, despite the gig going, he does tend to stand in the bar a lot. His Banjo playing is iffy, and he'd better use that acoustic guitar soon or his long suffering partner might wish she hadn't got it for him.<br /><br />Headteachers comment:<br />All in all, not terribly positive, Nick that is, but then the report isn't either.<br />;)Nick Stone 5Bhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-4928282204423385212010-01-14T01:10:10.467+00:002010-01-14T01:10:10.467+00:00Right, it's late, I may have been drinking a b...Right, it's late, I may have been drinking a bit, not in a bad way though, here's my school report.<br /><br />Misanthropy: B+<br />Nick's hard work has seen him adding whole new categories of things he dislikes to an already huge list. His monologue on "Cornwall in peak season" almost warranted a distinction, the words "it was full" would have sufficed. Work like this should soon see all signs of altruism wiped out, He should maybe think about a combined A level syllabus in "Misanthropy" and "General Grumbling".<br /><br />Art: E-<br />If Nick continues on his current route of copying his old ideas and vaguely plagarising stuff from Creative Review, we could one day see him running his own Design Agency. He is also very good at lining things up nice, which is what graphic design is so it seems. well done! <br /><br />Craftiness: C<br />Nick has progressed well, he can now stick whole sections of his son's aeroplanes to his hair with superglue.<br /><br />Cooking and that: A-<br />His cakes are rubbish, but makes stuff up that tastes nice, although using Jam in some of his savoury recipes isn't always a good idea. Nor is putting chilli on things all the time. By the way, it's worth reminding him that Coriander is a herb, not a way of life. But at least he knows Bisto isn't a crime against the human race whatever Rick Stein says. His gravy is almost as good as his mums.<br /><br />DIY: F<br />Nick seems to have lost all his impetus on this front over the last two years, he's "quite practical" apparently. I'm not sure if this is laziness or long term exposure to Wickes, something needs to happen, maybe consider that house in Thorpe that he can't really afford with the dodgy building regs. "A project" may get him to at least pretend he cares about what shade of beige "Mushroom flange" or "Ochre toss" are, plus there's nothing like a ruck with the planning to focus the mind. I suggest he buys some new chisels and not use them as screwdrivers.<br /><br />Sleeping: F<br />Maybe he should try getting some, that would be a start. Look what it did to Margaret Thatcher...Nick Stone 5Bhttp://www.typejunky.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-23348852251439546182010-01-13T21:59:15.038+00:002010-01-13T21:59:15.038+00:00You did! You are the ringleader in this big pickle...You did! You are the ringleader in this big pickle you've got us into and I think your punishment should be to write out all your faults and glories, in full, with grades. <br /><br />Actually, she seems to have gone off to do some marking or something anyway.Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-73274652927555554212010-01-13T21:20:58.028+00:002010-01-13T21:20:58.028+00:00I DID NOT!I DID NOT!Mark In Mayennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14987723233401368368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-44800251670542540312010-01-13T19:43:44.430+00:002010-01-13T19:43:44.430+00:00I am pleased to know that Molly is the perfect spe...I am pleased to know that Molly is the perfect specimen of a fully functioning human being.<br />Knowing that gives me great comfort for I no longer feel isolated and alone.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-66375219585718793552010-01-13T18:55:18.230+00:002010-01-13T18:55:18.230+00:00He started it miss. I just copied him. Ask Nick.He started it miss. I just copied him. Ask Nick.Claire Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807145467178332868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-34335470989424921572010-01-13T17:58:04.703+00:002010-01-13T17:58:04.703+00:00Indeed, who is Molly Potter? Well I think this re...Indeed, who is Molly Potter? Well I think this record sums it up nicely for the acadaemic late summer session. Graded on a curve, we can all do better...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174000870387556118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4438823154447008264.post-65444824240671658872010-01-13T17:45:37.869+00:002010-01-13T17:45:37.869+00:00*hiding* or perhaps, taking a lesson from our edu...*hiding* or perhaps, taking a lesson from our educator, I should do the obvious, and disguise myself.Definitely not Codginoreply@blogger.com