England

For once we have won a test match and won it well I hope that this carries on for the other 4, unfortunately we do not have anyone in the tennis once again, close but not close enough a pity, when you think that a 100 years ago world war 1 was a year old, but in reality did  so many young men had to die for what?, our freedom we are told, I have read extensively the history of the war, what was done and why, why is a really good question, why did we attack all over, why did we waste millions of tons of shells to obliterate the enemy only to find that it had not worked and our soldiers were mown down as soon as they went over the top, many regiments ripped to bits, walking across no mans land because they had been told that the enemy could not survive the bombardment that had been laid down, 7 full days non stop, what did that achieve? nothing as the enemy had gone to ground waiting to pop up and kill the attacking soldiers, point and shoot the enemy were unable to miss so no chance for the British soldier, over a short period of time the standing army was but no more, all the experienced men were gone just young men and boys left, but that did not stop the generals persevering with attacks that were never going to work, the officers were young replacing the experienced ones so did not have the ability to assess the problem nor how to deal with it, I just ask that you the reader remembers these young men who 100 years ago were in the field up to their necks in mud and water, could you do it?, are there any in this country who would defend it as they did??.  

Luton

I have been watching the local TV news to see a family of 12 have left the UK to live in Syria with IS as life is better with them than us, fine I do not have a problem with this at all if that is the way they feel all the best to them I hope that they have not made a mistake but that is up to them, what I am having problems with is the relations of this family are blaming the police for all of this, what??, yes they were refused travel the day before they left because one of them had a problem with their passport they returned the next day and flew out as they had the correct documentation so who is to blame for them leaving the UK, them and them alone no one else, the security services nor the police have any responsibility towards the family, we are in free society and if people want to leave this country so be it, one question I do have is have they the right to return to the UK if they realise just what a mistake they have made?? I would say no personally as they have turned their backs on us so really no return.   

The NHS

I was talking to a nurse a couple of days ago, I all of  a sudden realised that they are not aware that you just might have some me3dical knowledge or understanding, they are at a loss when you point out mistakes to them, they do not want patients who understand the NHS the expectation of the level of skill that is needed, and will point this out to them, the rule is still as always we know best, well to be honest at times you don't and you should accept this fact. I am fed up with consultants asking me "just what do you think I can do for you" or "why are you here today", you have the referral so why do you need an answer to this question?, it is as if they have no idea as to why you are sitting in front of them, in reality things will not change till younger consultants arrive on the scene and change the mind set of staff.

News

The world is again in turmoil, so many Brits killed on the beech on holiday, just where are we safe?, well to be honest no where, we are it seems to be the targets for all the mad men on the planet, mind you we are not the only ones! the whole of the western world is their target, not only that, they are not adverse to killing their own people, the world is getting to be a sad place, I have to go back to when we got involved with the US in Kuwaiti, then Libya, all the soldiers that we have lost for what, the only  thing that was gained was in fact nothing, in fact the region has become a  nightmare area for every one, no go even for residents, then just who is to blame for the boat people in the Mediterranean? they would not be there but for our intervention in the middle east, is it going to be that even in this country we have to walk the streets with eyes in the back of our heads?, I hope not!!.

History

So we have celebrated the battle of Waterloo, it is a pity that the French took the hump and would have no part in it, to arrange 5,000 people 100 guns and god knows how many horses must have been a logistical nightmare, and for them to come together and perform the battle is nothing short of terrific, it was not about beating the French but more of a remembrance of the 40,000+ soldiers that were killed in action or wounded, the British Guards were covered in glory during the battle and such a tremendous effort by several armies coming together to defeat Napoleon has to be remembered and celebrated, the history of this country is very important and the youth should be aware of the millions of soldiers who gave their lives for us to live in freedom, I feel very sorry for the French that they just can't grasp this fact and are so narrow minded that they blank this anniversary out, more fool them

World Football

FIFA for a start, money swilling about it is not at all surprising that bribery is prevalent, the African world is full of  it and they seem to pull all the strings of FIFA, what African county has not been involved in corruption??, it is impossible to get elected unless you have the heavy's to bully people to vote for you, Zimbabwe the despot in control will not give in till he is dead, what has he done other than destroy the country and bring it to its knees, but he isn't the only one there are so many more, so football with all its cash floating about must be like the goose that lay the golden egg, money for nothing easy to hide, these people are so astute, they have the best legal minds to ensure they are safe from the law, if things should go wrong they can run they have the money the skill to get away the escape route is prepared, and of course attack is the best form of defence, so FIFA it just might be better to close and restart a new, but so many have their filthy little hands in the pot there is no chance, so if you want to have the World Cup in your country you are going to need quite a few bob to pay off the delegates just what is this world coming to???.

Life

Just what is the weather all about, why am I so cold in June?, if we have global warming why so cold?, it has to be accepted that the weather is its own natural event, so maybe it will be a late summer, I am noticing the growth of solar panels on the roof tops of where I live, the question I have is who is making all the money out of it?, someone is making a killing, the return on these panels is about 20 years before all the profit goes into your pocket, by when they will have no doubt produced more update ones making yours old hat, why are we so taken with renewable power??, people say its free is it not to us as the people on the street, they are now erecting massive wind farms 30 off the coast of the UK, just think of the cost of putting them there, power companies do not spend money with out a massive return, meaning that we as tax payers are subsidising these costly power generators, just how long will it be before a ship hits one?, accidents do happen so why not here, we really need to be looking at effective power supply to ensure we have a consistent supply, no sun no wind NO Electricity.