School Daze
I was never academically gifted at school. They really were school daze to me as it was just one big blur, well, most of it… Read More »School Daze
Trev
I'm a retired guy who enjoys blogging. I try not to take life too seriously, that's why I have called this blog Silly Old Sod. I suppose sometimes I am silly and I'm definitely getting old so the name suits me. I hope you enjoy your visit and if it made you laugh then I have achieved my mission. Thank you and I hope you visit again.
We Go Back A Long Way
I loved my recliner, we go back a long way. It was one of those with the handset, electronically controlled that you kept in a… Read More »We Go Back A Long Way
Down In The Dumps
I know some people have a good reason to be a little blue at this time of year, but even Henry, our vacuum cleaner seems… Read More »Down In The Dumps
Brass Monkey Weather
Brass monkey weather has finally arrived which means it has gone flipping cold. If you have never heard of the expression, brass monkey weather, this… Read More »Brass Monkey Weather
My Multi-Coloured Cardigan
My Multi Coloured Cardigan For one reason or another, I woke up Christmas morning feeling a little jaded, to say the least. Poorly We had… Read More »My Multi-Coloured Cardigan
Bloop Bloop !#*##
My Mom was always on the lookout for a bargain, something useful for the home that perhaps no other home had and was great value… Read More »Bloop Bloop !#*##
PC PLOP
Dear old Uncle Ernie is better known as PC Plop. He was a Policeman for most of his working life. This was a time when you spent most of the shift out on the street,
Not Now, Jeremy!
The radio is usually on in the background in our house for most of the day. First Up I get up first and always enjoy… Read More »Not Now, Jeremy!
Catching Flies
It’s finally happened! Officially, I have been caught catching flies. I’ll Never Do That! It’s the one thing I never thought would happen to me,… Read More »Catching Flies
Mastermind – Pass
Well, well, well… the BBC has made a mistake. Quite a big one too. What the heck is Matermind? Mastermind It’s supposed to be Mastermind,… Read More »Mastermind – Pass
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery isn’t something at the top of my bucket list. It’s not my sort of thing. In Conversation I happened to have a conversation… Read More »Cosmetic Surgery
Servers and Servants
At last! I’m back in the world of blogging. It’s a long story, with a happy ending. Heavy Blog For a few months now, my… Read More »Servers and Servants
Day At The Seaside
This could be a rather long post, as it seemed part of a rather long dream. Was It In a Dream? I’m not even sure… Read More »Day At The Seaside
Robbers And Rubbers
Long before anyone had access to the internet, the nearest thing to ordering online was commonly called mail order. Faux Pas Quite simply, you ordered… Read More »Robbers And Rubbers
Dansette Birthdays and Genealogy
It seems like an age since I last blogged. It has certainly been a couple of weeks. A Cold I caught a cold and yes,… Read More »Dansette Birthdays and Genealogy
Never Argue With A Bacon Slicer
After my school days were over, I hadn’t a clue as to what I wanted to do or be. I doubt I could spell the… Read More »Never Argue With A Bacon Slicer
Kevin Bacon, Does He Live Here?
You know how it is when you move house, friends and relatives want to visit as soon as possible. No Visiting Allowed Just Yet We… Read More »Kevin Bacon, Does He Live Here?
Bird Vision
At last, the sun is shining and it looks as though Spring is finally here. Spring Is Here The temperatures aren’t quite what they should… Read More »Bird Vision
Orynyms
Orynyms! What’s an Orynym? For years I have had Tinnitus and it has been particularly bad in my left ear. The Hiss of a Leaky… Read More »Orynyms
Poof!! What Was That?
I’ve never been interested in cars, yet I’ve made a decent living out of the things. Working Life My working life consisted mainly of working… Read More »Poof!! What Was That?