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I am trying to do two things: dare to be a radical and not a fool, which is a matter of no small difficulty.


Looking up to where the crow's nest should be, I see no pirates, parrots or Great White Sharks. I see ropes, levers and wispy clouds, but not a brigand, buccaneer nor buggering bastard in sight!

It was such a disappointment.

Christ I am tired.

Neighbours who come home after a night on the piss, put on their heartfelt torch songs on far too loud while they have a smoke and reflect on their lack of romantic success should be shot.
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Roddy said…
Oh my god, a sat. nav. where the crows nest should be. And will miracles never cease to happen, a t.v. aerial.
What would Edward Teach have said to that?
5 April 2009 at 10:21
Kris McCracken said…
Roddy, he'd say "ARRRRRGGGHHHH!!!!"
5 April 2009 at 10:29
KL said…
Oh Dear! now you will really get into trouble!!

No need to say nice picture - now I am getting really pissed off constantly telling you that :-P
5 April 2009 at 10:34
Kris McCracken said…
KL, I rather like this one myself.
5 April 2009 at 18:38
Frank said…
You left a one word comment on our blog and I wanted to see if I could figure out what you meant by "crazy". I still am not sure what crazy meant but then, I am 63 and not always current on slang expressions. I did find a delightful blog and a couple of the best father and son photos I've ever seen.
6 April 2009 at 04:44
Kris McCracken said…
Frank, the crazy was with regard to the idea of thirteen children. I find TWO wear me out.

THIRTEEN would kill me!
6 April 2009 at 15:53
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