Board Stupid
Before I start, board in the title isn’t a spelling mistake of bored, it’s a deliberate nod to my latest attempt at DIY! Simple DIY… Read More »Board Stupid
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.
Farting Provocatively
With the recent gloomy news from all over the world, I picked up on what I think is a very funny story. Provocative It appeared… Read More »Farting Provocatively
A Red Phone Box For The Garden
The old red telephone box is an icon of Britain from days gone by. They were very popular and I can recall the time when… Read More »A Red Phone Box For The Garden
A Never Ending Tub Of Paint
Being confined to barracks during this lockdown has made me become a very busy person! Summer Is Here I’m not complaining, well, I am sort… Read More »A Never Ending Tub Of Paint
Maurice The Mouse
Let me introduce you. This is Maurice the Mouse. I hope he doesn’t scare you, because he scared the life out of me. Watching The… Read More »Maurice The Mouse
Desolate
I’ve always thought the word ‘desolate’ meant a place that was devoid of almost anything. I Enjoy A Good Debate The desert is a ‘desolate’… Read More »Desolate
Toot Toot I’m A Train Driver
Toot toot!! When I was a young boy, many years ago, nearly every lad wanted to be a train driver when they grew up. Except… Read More »Toot Toot I’m A Train Driver
Looking Forward To The Black Pudding
Since the world has seemingly been in lockdown, it has set me thinking, as it probably has everyone else. This must be the nearest thing… Read More »Looking Forward To The Black Pudding
Dave The Pretend Scotsman
I used to keep a diary, well, it was more like a journal of daily activity. It all started after my eldest daughter gave me… Read More »Dave The Pretend Scotsman
A Fishy Tale
W hen I was a young teenager, about 14, it seemed every bod and his dog went fishing. My Dad would set off early on… Read More »A Fishy Tale
I Wanted A Yacht
I always fancied owning a yacht, I suppose a lot of people do. A life on the ocean wave, follow the sun and go almost… Read More »I Wanted A Yacht
Who Are You?
It happened to me once, late at night, a stranger in my face shouting “Who are you?” There were a few more expletives involved, but… Read More »Who Are You?
Worm Moon
There’s a full moon today, March 9th, 2020 known as a Worm Moon. The Native Americans gave it the name, Worm Moon after the worm… Read More »Worm Moon
Not My Socks
We were reminiscing earlier about my mother, who left this earth quite a few moons ago now. She had a sense of humour that at… Read More »Not My Socks
We Leaped And Landed Here
As it’s a Leap year and today is February 29th and the ‘Weekend Challenge’ is Leap, I thought I would make the leap and partake… Read More »We Leaped And Landed Here
He Reminds Me Of Someone
There’s an interesting series on the BBC about the Victorian and Albert Museum in London. It shows them bringing back to life some of the… Read More »He Reminds Me Of Someone
Feeling The Pressure
Cars these days seem to have enough technology on board to fly a rocket to the moon. It’s all very well, but when it goes… Read More »Feeling The Pressure
Feeling Deflated
We all have days like this. Feeling deflated, out of sorts, confused and lethargic. Doesn’t matter how old or young you are, we all get… Read More »Feeling Deflated
When Magic Goes Wrong
I’ve been practising my magic again, but unfortunately, it all went wrong, much to the annoyance of my wife! Telekinesis A word of warning, don’t… Read More »When Magic Goes Wrong
What Is A Mutton Shunter?
What on earth is a Mutton Shunter? It was the name given to policemen in Victorian times. Who knew? Certainly not me. Fascinating Reading I’ve… Read More »What Is A Mutton Shunter?