tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81060320676989269652011-08-04T06:07:20.148+01:00The voice of public politics....(or politics at the pub!)Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.comBlogger2431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-91387865747576679292010-02-25T15:30:00.003Z2010-02-25T15:41:07.070Z

Dearest IvorI am not yet deterred by the lack of a substantive reply. I was going to adopt the Nigel Farage approach however realised that it would be lost on you, as you have a somewhat casual relationship with your appearance and the opinion of others at the best of times. Being unable to stir you into action by appealing to the, somewhat slumbering, political beast within you I will attempt

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-18575039853968942262010-02-04T19:32:00.006Z2010-02-04T20:26:02.376Z

Dear IvorYour anonymous comment to my blog is hardly worthy of a reply, you who previously courted fame on Sky News have now resorted to leaving an unidentified trail, how the mighty fall! It reminded me of the time when you conveniently forgot that we called up a certain rugby player late at night masquerading as England selectors and subsequently were reported as saying that the idea had been

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-36280961496437938002010-01-28T12:50:00.003Z2010-01-28T13:12:20.571Z

Dear IvorWith not a little trepidation I have once more taken to the keyboard. Iain Dale was not wrong when he reported that a blog takes over your life. I have nothing but admiration for the timely and insightful (or should that be incite full?) posts liberally scattered across the blogosphere. Barely has the politician’s last word been uttered before binary opinion bursts forth.Our own

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-86667935327986981712009-06-02T13:06:00.002+01:002009-06-02T13:15:42.425+01:00

Here's one to try at home Polly....remember the Cosmopolitan quizzes at the back of history?Anything to help you out of your dilemma:EU PROFILERGive it a whirl...must be better than a knee-jerk vote on the back of disillusionment?Ivor XPS I'm shadier than I first thought....shades of chartreuse or harlequin in fact! Go Green! X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-1814786210617485402009-06-02T02:42:00.010+01:002009-06-02T11:47:46.208+01:00

Hey Polly...Been doing some soul searching under canvas.Coming out of the woods on Thursday to vote...but who for?I'm thinking green....what about you?At least Caroline Lucas has a manifesto that covers all the bases...and she's ethical. How novel for a politician?Big KissesIvor XPS Green symbolizes learning, growth and harmony. As I've discovered my love chakra , I'm off to celebrate my higher

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-8999298635930614142009-05-21T22:28:00.021+01:002009-05-22T00:19:25.677+01:00

To my long lost and dearly beloved friend Polly,It's true...I have lost the faith. Can one actually resign from a virtual political arena?Contrary to knitting circle tittle-tattle....I have not been drying out at 'The Priory', nor embellishing my leadership skills with a dabble into the dark mysteries of NLP! Instead, I have been conscientiously making up for lost time comparing the merits of

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-6777087374883717672009-04-28T23:33:00.002+01:002009-04-28T23:37:52.145+01:00

Thanks Polly,What a relief!The girls at the knitting circle are planning something special to celebrate your safe return...God Bless!Aunty GladysXXX

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-79001123962242226672009-04-28T09:04:00.003+01:002010-01-28T12:53:19.149Z

Dear Aunty Gladys Can’t say much at the moment as Ivor and I are involved in an under cover operation, codename “Blinkers”. Suffice to say all is well and some form of normal service will be resumed soon, providing we survive this experience!Poll xPS Ivor would like the Max Boyce tickets, could you leave them under the back door mat and he’ll pick them up under cover of darkness this evening.

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-11393120761483958112009-04-22T23:56:00.002+01:002009-04-23T00:05:39.622+01:00

Polly,Ivor's not been in touch for sometime now....has he spoken to you recently? I fear he may have gone to ground as I received this postcard, but no forwarding address. I'm a little worried as I've still got his Max Boyce ticket. Please put my mind at rest as the ladies in the knitting circle are getting quite agitated.Love Aunty Gladys XPS How is your meniscus?

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-32916350753153736642009-04-01T00:18:00.008+01:002009-04-01T00:51:53.298+01:00

April Fooled You, Polly!Found my sandals again. Now where were we....?Ivor XPS Better give this back to Gordon...I've found mine again.

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-10023541614571866362009-03-31T23:11:00.022+01:002009-04-01T00:16:06.482+01:00

Dearest Polly,The international arena of political leadership and decision making appears to be an expensive game ('expenses game', even). At a time when your spreadsheet is teetering on the brink of collapse, under the strain of zero-fatigue....I know, why not helicopter in lots of VIP(oliticians) to compare and contrast global economic ruin....and squeeze in tea with Queenie at Buck House. Why

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-26092885727589765622009-03-28T12:00:00.005Z2009-03-29T00:31:22.969Z

Polly,Ditch the candles...quick!Ivor XPS Are we there yet?

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-65692585653276070642009-03-27T21:58:00.015Z2009-03-27T22:56:11.103Z

Polly,Just stumbled upon this little reminder of the lack of integrity so often demonstrated by our politicians. Is it any wonder that Labour does not have the voting public in support? Could someone please remind me why the third runway is going ahead?Since active demonstration is the only option when consultation is a sham and democratic voice is ignored....tomorrow offers a second opportunity

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-48626475242788134212009-03-27T15:54:00.003Z2009-03-27T16:11:17.572Z

Polly,Will be back on the blog on Monday. Busy putting the finishing touches to my banner. See you tomorrow....bright and breezy. Wear something warm.Ivor XPS I'll bring my banjo...pack some refreshments!

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-49828944955843952642009-03-27T14:19:00.002Z2009-03-27T14:26:20.722Z

Dear IvorWe must remain positive. We are not passive observers of our lives. I am not advocating storming the citadel as promoted by Prof Chris Knight, more of harnessing our own resourcefulness. Although a cliché, necessity is the mother of all invention, and we certainly need some of that now. Come off the allotment and start brain storming.I am not being pessimistic when I say that the

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-65465306416517751582009-03-26T22:45:00.003Z2009-03-26T22:58:51.012Z

Polly,Alex Dolan is guilty of misconduct? Speechless.Ivor.

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-20889569508771868922009-03-26T12:44:00.006Z2009-03-27T09:11:08.663Z

Dear IvorAlex Dolan, the supply teacher who secretly filmed unruly behaviour in classrooms, has been found guilty of misconduct. I have watched her Despatches footage again with a deep sense of despair, even more so now that money in all areas of public expenditure is severely under pressure, or has even been cut completely. It is easy to fall into the trap of feeling totally helpless, however

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-61113997925873812172009-03-25T13:35:00.003Z2009-03-25T14:14:40.568Z

Dear IvorMy keyboard silence of late, although probably welcome was not as you might have thought due to a fit of pique, but more of the power surge variety rendering my computer bust! I have now borrowed a laptop from James and am back, not a little reluctantly, online.My absence from all things Google did undoubtedly have its benefits. After all googling does attract a foreshortened day, as

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-26971969183532263622009-03-23T12:14:00.008Z2009-03-23T12:53:51.203Z

PENDINGAwaiting conclusion, awaiting confirmation.Synonyms include undecided, incomplete, unresolved, approaching, forthcoming, around the corner....A little memo:Britain has commited £1.5 bn to green stimulus...less than one third of France, less than one sixth of Germany and China is spending more than 110 times as much as the UK. Apparently, Britain's stimulus package is one of only three out

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-9834294038891328372009-03-22T01:19:00.040Z2009-03-23T12:04:00.177Z

Polly,Just a quick blog as I'm not doing politics at the moment...too disillusioned.As for drinking, which I am doing at the moment....though not excessively (damn those Irish kicks) ....I feel once again the critical point has been overlooked. Instead of imposing increases on the price of alcohol I can't help thinking that we should be asking WHY we all enjoy getting so tanked up....especially

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-15548122381020426132009-03-19T14:40:00.003Z2009-03-23T12:05:39.083Z

On that basis...there must be room in our cabinet for Tom Jones....Aunty Gladys says she'll even forego the space taken up by her sherry bottles. Think she's carried a flame since dancing with him at the Con Club in Ponty. Head of Culture perhaps...or Foreign Affairs???Bit reticent...sick of drudging through political treacle. Might set fire to a cactus.Ivor X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-78710834686335700382009-03-19T13:57:00.003Z2009-03-19T14:07:14.793Z

Dear IvorNo doubt you are limbering up your vocal chords in preparation for the match on Saturday. In this instance I am afraid the green, green grass of home is more of the emerald variety for me. Come on O’Driscoll!Just when I thought the ineptitude of our politicians had reached a peak along comes David Lammy. I am aghast but immune to surprise.However I blame myself for believing in part

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-137273140690408612009-03-17T09:04:00.002Z2009-03-17T09:08:52.267Z

Dear IvorSounds perfect, was hoping you were going to come up with something, otherwise I was preparing to go “off radar” with Libby! Had James on the phone last night grumbling about his mounting debt at uni and by pure coincidence woke up this morning to the ongoing debate for the increase in tuition fees from between £4,000 to £20,000. The latter figure seems astronomical and would need some

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-7521195871594115212009-03-16T22:07:00.004Z2009-03-16T22:24:20.820Z

Ahhh Polly!How about a walk with Edwina to the Foresters Arms...I'll wear my heels!Big KissesIvor XPS Better treat you to a Skrimshander before they put the prices up. You've always been ripe for a fruity finish. I'll be sparkling and refreshing, if a little hoppy!

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-1355857280035958142009-03-16T17:28:00.004Z2009-03-16T17:37:35.767Z

Dear IvorYou may have stumbled across something for our Economic Heads to get their teeth into. The JAK Bank principle of a mandatory saving element incorporated into a monthly payment against borrowings does seem extremely sensible. A solution to debt dependency?Speaking of dependency I am pleased to see that Gordon has rejected the minimum charge on a unit of alcohol in England. Whilst I

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-55644552974640965262009-03-14T10:06:00.011Z2009-03-15T02:39:05.220Z

Polly, you're back....I've missed your sparkling wit and that no-messing ability to put me firmly in my place!Many points been taken on board. And I promise to be less grumpy and show more humility. Sorry if I offended the leading lights of blogdom and yes I recognise a certain greenness to my pallor. Damn them! Oops...there I go again.Talking of points.....I have been putting my finances in

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-63764009840162552432009-03-13T17:15:00.003Z2009-03-13T17:25:56.963Z

Dear IvorSuffering from blogger’s block after Tuesday’s tirade and needed some quiet time for reflective thought, plus as a precaution to add my solicitor’s name to ICE (in case of emergency) numbers in my mobile phone. Now remind me just when you thought it would be a good idea to name and shame some of the A list bloggers on the block. Perhaps a little envy over Lobbydog’s increasing

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-25992550570491839282009-03-11T12:21:00.004Z2009-03-11T12:38:00.383Z

Polly, which side are you on? And where the bl***y hell are you?It seems lunacy is catching.....will Mandy listen to Sir Nicholas Stern if he promises to eat up all his custard? Why don't they enter into more debate? Consult a little? Not constructive action surely? Wake me up when there's a plan.About time we all did something. What brand of lunatic are you? Flatearther or treehugger?Ivor XPS

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-11095492225630235532009-03-10T11:45:00.051Z2009-03-10T13:24:25.510Z

Right That's It!Does Leila want some rhubarb to facilitate the forthcoming debate with Baron Mandy? Rhubarb, rhubarb rhubarb......is that it? Our politicians would prefer open, civilised debate with our adolescent pranksters? The revolting greenies may get in your face...but here's a few facts. We are not all adolescents, we are not all eccentric activists, we are not all incapable of lucid,

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-48960732243424874252009-03-10T09:19:00.002Z2009-03-10T09:33:52.105Z

Polly,I'm spending the day at the allotment. I'll get more sense out of a pile of compost.Could someone out there in the blogoshere do a simple compare and contrast of the manifestos for each party. I'd like to know if any of them have a plan. Labour could certainly do some 'lessons learnt'. Conservatives...well, it's all 'tit for tat'.I've blogged off in exasperation from Labourlist....because

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-41724539174254867652009-03-09T12:30:00.005Z2009-03-09T14:04:07.834Z

Dear IvorHow you managed to link the outmoded conveniences of your local pub with proportional representation is beyond me! I could enter into a puerile slanging match into the logistics of gender bodily functions, necessitating the removal of several layers of clothing or the mere operation of a zip, however I have taken into account your fuggled condition and decided against this. Anyway am

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-34576254596098634392009-03-09T01:02:00.030Z2009-03-09T22:49:33.746Z

Polly,Why is it that invariably when you frequent a traditional country pub the Gents' loos are always outside? This is blatantly sexist. We have to humbly shuffle out into the cold and expose our manhood to the elements whilst the ladies enjoy a moment of relief within the comfort and warmth of the hostelry. Frankly, it makes no sense. Ninety percent of the people in my local today were men....

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-8676312699057431522009-03-07T00:26:00.007Z2009-03-09T02:18:54.565Z

Go Leila!It was custard, nothing more sinister. And yes it was an invasion of his personal space. It was an assault...on his senses.I know it breaks your heart to hear that Mandy's Savile Row suit may be a challenge for the drycleaners but I feel you've missed the point. It is not about whether Leila was right or wrong but rather WHY she did it? Most of us are happy to idly sit and moan about the

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-48424818683513399912009-03-06T14:33:00.005Z2009-03-06T14:45:40.340Z

Dear IvorI have retrieved your banished sandals from the garden and given them a bit of a brush up, you never know in years to come how much an historical virtual PM’s footwear may be worth. Have you still got your old specs? Although I can appreciate the underlying principles of Plane Stupid’s activist Leila Deen, I must admit I winced a little at the green custard throwing incident. I am

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-66542494807683037612009-03-05T13:14:00.002Z2009-03-05T13:20:01.863Z

Only 4735 miles to Bhutan...are you coming or not?

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-32740848261976814192009-03-05T11:53:00.005Z2009-03-05T12:53:56.095Z

Dear IvorI have been plagued by doubts today, probably due to excessive blogging! However this morning whilst listening to the Today programme (I have tried to wean myself off Radio 4 but it is proving harder than I thought, I blame Evan!) heard the news update on the Chinook helicopter debacle. Due to fundamental errors the eight helicopters were purchased without analysis of the software

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-67988111734480813722009-03-04T14:17:00.008Z2009-03-04T14:32:01.279Z

Mmmmm......I suspect in the aforementioned cases it's delusions of grandeur not 'fear of crime' that is a more apt description of their state of mind. As I sit here musing quietly in my allotment, and sharpening my machete, it occurs to me that Fred the Shred should be feeling very, very afraid! Do you think for one moment that he is quivering in his silken-lined slippers? No....me neither.Please

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-36233830059671848252009-03-04T12:36:00.004Z2009-03-04T12:48:39.685Z

Dear IvorIain Dale has published an open letter to Mrs Carolyn Harris (wife of Tom Harris MP), who has expressed fear for herself and her children if MPs’ addresses appear in the public domain. She appears to be suffering from a “fear of crime” and perhaps needs to put things into perspective. Most British people are good, law abiding citizens who wouldn't dream of ever turning up on an MP’s

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-45663939707304779362009-03-03T14:37:00.001Z2009-03-03T14:39:42.830Z

Polly,Even Obama is entitled to do some life-laundry from time to time!Ivor X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-81061449765492301042009-03-03T11:25:00.002Z2009-03-03T11:30:07.862Z

Dear IvorI am perplexed by the frantic scurrying around of officials after the return of the bust of Churchill by Barack Obama, which under the Bush regime took pride of place in the Oval Office. Could this be a back handed snub to the British people, or perhaps it is a covert slight to Churchill, or even a rebuff to Sir Jacob Epstein’s anarchic and polyamorous tendencies? Is he perhaps

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-21566068810831689732009-03-03T09:26:00.048Z2009-03-03T14:02:50.331Z

Un oeuf is un oeuf!No more jovial sarcasm. Whilst I'm happy to neck it in copious quantities, I steadfastly refuse to become...bitter. I'm just swopping my espadrilles for those sandals and tuning in to my love-force. Ah! That's better.What's happened whilst I've been away Polly? Clarity of mind (not claret) and total confidence in my government, has reassured me that whilst Fred the Shred was

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-12992981597473130062009-03-02T17:40:00.003Z2009-03-02T17:51:29.407Z

Dear IvorWhilst you meander home in defeat on your bicycle, beret at a jaunty angle and with the whiff of garlic about you, suffering no doubt from the odd reflux of Pernod, and muttering about Bastareauds, I have been thinking about the erosion of our civil liberties. Philip Pullman has drawn together his own views in an extremely brooding article published in the Times online on 27th February.

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-24835632018437904182009-03-01T01:24:00.008Z2009-03-01T01:52:41.488Z

Allo! Allo! Polly,Life is good here en France.One Pernod, two Pernods, three Pernods, floor!En route home equipped with a new map, new wheels and much needed clarity of vision.May be some time. Could you please forward this article on Leonard Abess Jnr to 'Fred the Shred'....addressed to his conscience?Ivor XPS I know, I'm struggling to find it too.

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-66920548814524554332009-03-01T00:38:00.003Z2009-03-01T01:12:10.309Z

We have.I am.OOh LaLaLaLaLaLa Dance!Ivor XPS A thousand pardons but The Ship and Shovel slipped my mind....seduced by the late offer of a ticket! Monday?

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-77806553810334692252009-02-27T17:00:00.001Z2009-02-27T17:58:06.234Z

Mon petit chou, Polly....A Paris. J'aimerais que tu sois ici avec moi! Mais, tant pis!Laissez le rugissement de dragon rouge. Allez le Pay de Galles!!Gros bisousIvor XXXPS Attendez, ecouter......les mots de 'Baguettes du Ciel'! Ici nous allons.......

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-36613994486664015852009-02-27T10:42:00.007Z2009-03-02T18:20:51.489Z

Dear IvorI apologise for the keyboard silence at my end! Have been frantically searching for my sandals, and Satyagraha hoping to find inner peace! Having located the sandals, more of an espadrille really, have been wearing them around the house hoping that Gandhi’s mantra would seep into my soul. However to no avail, perhaps I should’ve taken off my socks first?I have been thwarted by mental

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-86290769685784906302009-02-26T00:12:00.009Z2009-03-02T18:18:57.599Z

Polly,Read this, then forward it to Gordon Brown.I believe James Bruges (my own personal hero) has been looking at your spreadsheet! Here is a man with moral integrity that also understands zeros. If only he were a politician. Surely if Jefferson, Madison and Wilson were able to grasp the nettle and govern their country (and their financiers) there might be a glimmer of hope that our political

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-46856521343191131242009-02-25T09:44:00.007Z2009-03-02T18:17:50.040Z

Polly,Just peeling myself back up off the floor. Please don't let me meet a banker today...I might stuff my Happiness Index where the sun don't shine....It's clear for all to see that the government are simply puppets who have lost their stuffing. It is the bankers that are pulling the strings and it seems the politicians can dance no more. The power rests with the puppeteers....who have the

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-8000763063154157462009-02-24T16:18:00.003Z2009-03-02T18:16:29.035Z

Dear IvorDo you think that the bankers have missed the point? What seems to have been overlooked by them is that, not only do the British public think that they should not be rewarded for failure with bonuses, they should also not receive such high basic salaries. A suggested estimated salary of £300,000, with bonuses of two or three times this, is not an entitlement it is a travesty!! When

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-13629886438909621562009-02-23T23:52:00.098Z2009-03-02T18:15:53.637Z

Well Polly...I see the weekend left your feathers ruffled. In an effort to bring calm and alignment to your lop-sided chakras....I have leapt enthusiastically into the abyss of sexual morality which has laid bare many interesting revelations. Some of these I will happily divulge...but only when Aunty Gladys leaves the room.I have risen enthusiastically to the challenge and am off to Amsterdam in

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-68316584159468674932009-02-23T22:02:00.006Z2009-03-02T18:15:04.760Z

Dear IvorI see you jettisoned your plans this weekend to infiltrate the French rugby training camp masquerading as a rooster, in favour of the bright lights (literally) of London. In this age of, not exactly high tech movement sensitive lighting and even old fashioned timers, you would think that at least one of these would be utilised in all office buildings, but then I suppose that would be

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-79004625789793161242009-02-21T20:52:00.004Z2009-03-02T18:14:26.150Z

Polly,Spent Saturday up in The Big Smoke....just a small observation. Please could the last one out of the office on Friday, turn off the lights? A quick win for the environment. Are you listening Ed Miliband? In the Meantime ....just chillin'!Ivor X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-88040794956015143032009-02-20T23:51:00.015Z2009-03-02T18:13:55.660Z

Polly,Don't ask me how I made the cerebral leap from Warren Gatland to Mother Teresa....but there is a tenuous link with leadership and inspiration. I googled 'what makes a good leader' in the hope we might learn a few tricks of the trade. Desmond Tutu suggests that a good leader is a servant for the people and not into ego and self-glorification. No, I won't even start a tirade about politicians

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-31380419658878049592009-02-20T15:01:00.003Z2009-03-02T18:13:02.408Z

Dear IvorPlease tell me I’m not dreaming! Last time a sensible observation concerning the current state of our education system was published, it was withdrawn quicker than Labour MPs’ objections to the third runway at Heathrow. The Cambridge Primary School Review has reported that the existing regime is “compromising” children’s “natural curiosity, imagination and love of learning” and is

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-22018371422456132752009-02-20T01:31:00.003Z2009-02-20T14:02:53.781Z

Polly,Trying to work out a soundbite based on ''satyagraha''.... I may be some time?How did it go in London today?Very sleepy now,Ivor X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-3100547047756231072009-02-18T21:50:00.043Z2009-03-02T18:11:43.752Z

Dear Polly,You are once again my inspiration and my friend. Thank you for rescuing me from the brink of revolution and self-loathing.Whilst the government goes in search of much needed social glue.....I am delighted to admit that I have rediscovered my 'love-force'....just in the nick of time! Blow the dust off your chakras...all you need is love, love, love.It's true, I have recently had

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-88981994922263167352009-02-18T18:22:00.006Z2009-03-02T18:10:46.437Z

Dear IvorPhew! Your previous post was enlightening to say the least, however knowing you as I do, the most extreme action you will probably take is to shackle yourself to your armchair in the company of some home brew!You have however given me a veritable banquet of food for thought. Firstly I would like to confirm that you are undoubtedly classified as DOB (Daft Old Bugger) on the domestic

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-20349964142089356532009-02-18T01:11:00.054Z2009-03-02T18:10:09.058Z

Hello Polly,That bit at the end about 'willing to accept responsibility for (our) actions'....was that a dig? I must admit 'going out to play on my own' in Cardiff was indeed a big learning curve....not least in life skills. It wasn't my intention to part company with the rest of you....but after a few too many celebratory ales everyone started to look like Max Boyce....even you! My apologies are

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-87124708978728855892009-02-17T18:08:00.004Z2009-03-02T18:09:29.552Z

Dear IvorSo you’re back! As if the igloo incident wasn’t enough, the mere whiff of smoke from the Welsh dragon and you’re on extended leave. Not only have you been behaving in a manner unbecoming of a future major public figure you have also been spotted lurking around Wales online. Poor Aunty Gladys has had to publish an open letter apologising for your antics and I doubt that SirSpiffing

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-45947539340845483132009-02-14T19:12:00.002Z2009-02-14T19:15:16.136Z

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.............AAAH!

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-85748983191762292092009-02-14T03:12:00.004Z2009-02-14T16:46:55.628Z

Polly,Quick...do your techno whizzy bit:(Done - Poll x)I can't look.Ivor XPS Happy Valentine's Day

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-90559431234479441182009-02-14T01:38:00.035Z2009-03-02T18:08:07.346Z

Polly,You had to pull me down off my paper-thin pedestal didn't you...but so harshly? You know Prof Smith pressed all my buttons with his succinct summation of the plight of state education in Britain...I opened a bottle of 'Proper Job' in celebration of his astute analysis. From hero to coward before I'd even wet my lips. He has now declared deep regret...for what? Stating truths that tear at

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-67455293705675682772009-02-13T14:32:00.003Z2009-03-02T18:07:25.286Z

Dear IvorSome sense at last on education from Professor Adrian Smith.Shame that it was short lived as he is now reported to have retracted the comments. Perhaps they threatened to switch his final salary pension scheme to money purchase, perish the thought! Is this another case of gagging the boy who spotted the emperor had no clothes? Perhaps he should’ve started a campaign on Labourvacuum.com,

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-16220769803933750992009-02-13T14:07:00.002Z2009-03-02T18:06:29.273Z

Dear IvorAm a bit worried about our mate Barack he seems to have inadvertently lost another cabinet member. Can’t help thinking it’s the sight of all those zeros that sends them into a flutter. Should I offer my spreadsheet, have kept it up-to-date and could insert another column for “If you think you can do better items”?Perhaps he needs a helping hand; a quick jaunt across the pond might be

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-25768223859280212252009-02-13T12:59:00.006Z2009-03-02T18:05:21.493Z

Dear IvorBack with a vengeance I see, and delving un-moderated in to Labour List. Wish you would manage to get a grip of your keyboard, your trailing unconscious stream of thoughts have been tacked onto the end of your comment, but despite this think he should get the gist:Ed,You are Secretary of State for Climate Change. It is the singular, most important issue of our lifetime.The above issues

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-42408870847792280352009-02-13T10:57:00.004Z2009-03-02T18:04:35.884Z

Dear IvorSo you have returned and slightly less hirsute from chasing the dragon! You should have learned not to nap surrounded by the valley boys, they can be quick with those razors!I had hoped you might return with a little more humility, magnanimous in victory over the boys in blue, but I can see that your altruistic behaviour has been diluted by running with the pack! Your comment referring

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-63172346601068946722009-02-12T23:17:00.046Z2009-03-02T18:03:46.770Z

Hello Polly...I'm back!Alright, I admit I may have been a little economical with some truths. I did go in search of my moral conscience and had to go back for my misplaced sense of humour. But when the igloo melted I was a little disorientated. In the interest of my research into effective leadership and in order to quench a thirst for knowledge...and real ale, I found myself in The Caledonian

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-6630223217896923542009-02-12T14:34:00.043Z2009-03-02T18:02:48.977Z

I am so very sorry Polly,I have been on retreat from the turmoil of political B**LOGS! Seeking refuge in a small place. I am man enough to admit that I have been cavorting with the 'dragons in caves' phenomenon...and am mindful that you have been abandoned with solitary ownership of our mission to be PM. I wonder, have you resorted to leaning on the support system of internet conferencing in my

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-74592009962478851352009-02-12T11:22:00.006Z2009-03-02T18:01:49.744Z

Dear IvorIt’s no good you adopting the strong and silent type approach. The outside temperature has increased and I am assured by Aunty Gladys that the igloo is now no more than a memory, I know that you are hiding out in the shed!Although I do appreciate your extended absence from the media spotlight, the news over the past few weeks is enough to make a child of the 70’s look back with

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-641244617799212542009-02-11T13:36:00.004Z2009-03-02T18:01:14.026Z

Dear IvorWhat is it about education that makes normally level headed people appear like headless chickens scratching about for initiatives that are complete and utter drivel? For goodness sake, money would be put to better use improving the existing state education system than providing state supported boarding school places. This will ensure that vulnerable children are supported within real

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-70501156870075664122009-02-11T10:51:00.005Z2009-03-02T18:00:23.014Z

Dear IvorWhere are you, am extremely concerned? Need your calming influence or failing that a swift one at the Old Bull, do you think Lobbydog might be free? Are all our actions governed by hard coded behavioural determinants? Daniel Finkelstein seems to attribute banker’s decisions to following the pack instinct. Does this assuage their guilt? Despite Finkelstein’s closing plea, nobody

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-71831253849613868222009-02-10T18:30:00.006Z2009-03-02T17:59:36.980Z

Dear IvorJust had to let you know that George (aka G to you) has given Hazel a severe reprimand in an open letter in the Guardian. Currently 553 comments and counting! The overall majority of which (ok I only read up until 300 odd and then had a strange feeling of floating over my keyboard and being drawn towards a bright light!) agree totally with his erudite submission. I tried to study the

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-58219154274285238612009-02-10T17:40:00.006Z2009-03-02T17:58:49.276Z

Dear IvorIt’s time to come out of the igloo and face up to your responsibilities, I can’t do it alone! And besides who am I going to blame if things go pear shape? To say nothing of Edwina, who has almost given up all hope of returning to the family home and is consoling herself on the sofa with the squeaky beer can, a small but not inconsequential reminder of you!If you need a little sobriety

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-50935216079763444292009-02-10T03:05:00.020Z2009-03-02T17:56:38.248Z

Hi Polly,Thought this article might cheer you up a little....Gordon Brown thinks:'it would be electoral suicide to appear so socialist' by nationalising the banks. Hmmm. Does he? Why do I find myself throwing myself violently around my igloo, fitfully screaming ''yes, yes do it. Be brave, Gordon...throw yourself into the abyss!'' Too often I uncover my own disconcerting support for the very act

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-10145164989716439132009-02-09T13:12:00.008Z2009-03-02T17:55:03.487Z

Dear IvorOutside temperatures are plunging and my euphoric mood provoked by the meteoric rise of Robert Peston to planet saving superhero is also I am afraid on the wane.Having woken up to the ongoing debacle of bankers’ bonuses on the Today programme (was hoping to catch up with Evan). MPs are publically tut-tutting at the overt avarice of banking executives, whilst concealing their own

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-51122048904697744402009-02-08T14:13:00.001Z2009-02-11T11:15:15.117Z

BRRRRRRRR! Chilly.

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-41158389670503489052009-02-07T16:30:00.004Z2009-02-11T11:15:40.325Z

Polly,Eureka!An article on climate change in the TimesOnLine .....nay two. A maverick with a thirst for direct democracy. Do you think the powers of Peston are afoot already. I feel a paradigm shift coming on...surely not. Go Zac go!Blogging off to the country to build an igloo. Coming?Big KissesIvor X

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-22590155720030886302009-02-06T23:58:00.018Z2009-02-11T11:09:08.570Z

Polly,The thought of Peston in spandex distracted me momentarily from the magnificence of your brainwave. Many excitable images sprang to mind....'current affairs totty', 'crash pash'...but it is 'the picking bobbles off a cardigan' that gets my bid should he ever seriously consider floating on the SSEx. The Indiana Dow Jones persona is perfect for his forthcoming venture into the harsh

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-11597143738326446012009-02-06T18:45:00.006Z2009-02-11T11:08:11.639Z

Dearest IvorI think you may have hit on an idea to save the planet. We need "Peston Power", sorry move over our Graham! If we believe MPs, his powerful ergonomic keyboard has caused economic chaos, in what would have otherwise been a completely smooth transition between the banks having lots of money and then having none. Can we harness these immense powers for the greater good and stop global

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-66684219845723959572009-02-06T13:04:00.004Z2009-02-11T11:16:02.002Z

Dear Ivor Your entreaty to Lobbydog has not fallen on deaf ears. Ivor said…Lobbydog,Some advice please. Can Mandelson and Vince Cable both be speaking sense at the same time?http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/banking_and_finance/article5667185.eceIt makes me nervous when politicians reveal some integrity. Which MPs can we trust? Names in the frames please...we want

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-6869094708370174192009-02-06T09:41:00.008Z2009-02-11T11:16:42.964Z

Polly,I'm tuckered out. The frustration with a government who lacks real engagement with action against climate change has brought me to my knees. That, and the chain's come of my bike. Think it was the superman stunt Graham pulled on the back of the tandem. Good night though!What is it with our politicians? Your trailer needs to be put on big screen at Westminster and all MPs made to watch

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-53765355447383747482009-02-05T16:23:00.002Z2009-02-11T11:17:26.012Z

Dear Ivor and Graham Hoping to pick up some PAW tips have just been listening to Radio 4 Costing The Earth's chilling report on the impact HFCs, used as refrigerants, are having on global warming, listen again here. The programme featured Asda’s green flagship store in Bootle which has installed environmentally friendly refrigeration units complete with doors and running on CO2, well done to

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-70217198791867149272009-02-05T14:06:00.004Z2009-02-11T11:20:15.024Z

Polly,Perturbed by anxiety. I find myself agreeing with both Mandelson and Vince Cable. This has catapulted me out of my comfort zone so have blogged Lobbydog for advice.You have once again called me to much needed order. I will happily refocus on mine (and Edwina's) Carbon PAW Print. Feel better already.From wit's end to Worlds End. Hurray.Blogging off,Ivor XPS Is Graham coming? He can assume

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-67270416243578356732009-02-05T13:16:00.007Z2009-02-11T11:21:21.357Z

Dear IvorYour previous proposals on practical parenting were to say the least a little radical and, from an excessively individualistic point of view, an administrative nightmare, however I see that the political animal in you has once again emerged from your misshapen woolly jumper and you are back on the campaign trail.I too was encouraged by Obama’s announcement of the capping of US top

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-8653719311112425362009-02-05T00:52:00.009Z2009-02-05T11:53:23.035Z

Polly,Newsflash from across the pond....Obama's dared to tread where Gordon fears...he's capped top executive salaries. I got so excited I blogged on to The Huffington Post in a frenzy of adulation. I have calmed down now after a nice cup of camomile tea. Way to go Obama....Big Kisses,Ivor XXPS I've been moderated out of The Huffington Post three times.....should I be proud? Oh...and don't forget

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-13007100996554146862009-02-04T16:08:00.021Z2009-02-11T11:10:34.448Z

Graham,What can I say? I didn't dare believe the good news. Having toasted your green credentials with too many East Green's , I've been rifling through my old Marvel comics to find out more about the common traits of superheroes.There are some spooky parallels:Unprecedented physical prowess......dedicated to the act of derring-do in the public interest...tick.Brief episodic adventures and years

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-66886419688402687022009-02-04T14:25:00.005Z2009-02-11T11:21:52.693Z

Hi Polly & Ivor, I’ve let you both down horribly, and am deeply, deeply ashamed. Still, never mind eh?How to combat global warming in three easy steps. Greenpeace’s official version – http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/climate/your-personal-guide-to-helping-save-the-climateGraham from Greenpeace’s entirely unofficial version - 1. Get rid of that retarded cowboy fella. OK, he is funny, but it’s not

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-50479944041955586632009-02-04T11:48:00.010Z2009-02-11T11:03:09.269Z

Polly,Call me fickle but I have another hero in my sights. A postman, Olivier Besancenot.....he wants to re-package politics for the disaffected, he wants a coalition of disparate parties, he wants to depoliticise public life and....he rides a bike. I have a kindred spirit!OK....there is a downside. He has an aversion to shapeless jumpers and beards and I'm now wondering if I'm a closet Trotsky.

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-39031606816226482172009-02-04T00:45:00.024Z2009-02-11T11:02:45.515Z

Poll,Was deeply embroiled in considering the merits of 'The Good Childhood' enquiry after another rosy-cheeked day surfing the slopes on Elvis' tin tray. These kids are novices in the simple pleasures of snowangels, snowdogs (missing Edwina), igloos and good, old fashioned sledging.Couldn't help noticing how few youngsters had braved the snowclad hillsides despite another day of no school. More

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-91106825463968084822009-02-03T12:54:00.007Z2009-02-11T11:23:32.679Z

Dear IvorI thought Carol had been a little quiet of late and now we know why; think she may have been giving David Cameron private lessons on how to make the perfect snowball, although he definitely still does need to work on his technique! The recent dowsing of snow has without a doubt diluted the economic gloom. This morning whilst ambling with Edwina (presume you remember you left your dog

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-70355939188260831162009-02-02T22:52:00.010Z2009-02-11T11:24:14.636Z

Hi Polly,Am digesting your views after a busy day. Intrigued with the Happy Planet Index and have been furtively calculating how happy I am. Having established that I am environmentally priceless and my principles won't allow me to fly to Colombia to enjoy unreserved glee......I have decided we simply need to advance the common sense manifesto here in the UK. Could you pop an email through to

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-18218127347293889492009-02-02T14:09:00.007Z2009-02-11T11:25:00.393Z

Dear IvorAfter reading your previous post I have been dwelling on success and failure. How do you measure the success of society, is it personal happiness or Gross National Product. I am not going to say that money doesn’t bring happiness, because let’s face it if you are going to be unhappy it must be better to be unhappy and rich rather than unhappy and poor. But perhaps there is a point

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-64989576742238814042009-01-31T03:25:00.023Z2009-02-11T11:27:03.921Z

Polly,After several hours of introspection and self analysis (what else can you do in a darkened room), I have emerged from the reckless indulgences of last night to find myself displeased with my slipping morals. You are right...the frivolous courting of favour with well known names was diverting me from our mission. Anyway, The Guardian is bound to moderate me out soon for harassment. I humbly

Ivor Dunmoaninhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03192625599642919792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-75674160757673562022009-01-30T09:12:00.004Z2009-02-11T11:27:22.829Z

What a laugh Polly,After last night, a cure for 'Life after the Apocalypse' seems rather appropriate. Drink lots of water I say. Durbin sounds my sort of chap...well equipped, with all sorts of tools sticking out of his rucksack! OK...OK! I know I promised to be more serious. Just waiting for the brainfreeze to subside.Slightly ragged round the edges,Ivor XPS Does He?

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Suitably admonished.How about some Shining Wit followed by a Cunning Stunt? Is Graham coming?Very Seriously YoursIvor XPS Are we on for a Fuzzy Duck rematch....I've been practising!

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Dear IvorIt’s time to stop celebrating and messing around with phone boxes and start getting your mind back to campaigning! Aunty Gladys rang me this morning to tell me that you had spent all night in the shed with Max Boyce. At least this time you had the sense to wear your ear phones.The successful appointment of Graham and ongoing email correspondence with Emma Thompson and George Monbiot

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Polly,Perhaps the directors of state-backed Lloyds don't read The Sun? Sorry...we seem to be stumbling into elitism again...oops! I understand it's easy to miss an oncoming economic crisis and the scale of that slowdown just sneaked up and surprised the unsuspecting city. Perhaps we should be cooperative rather than critical of Mr Brown. How about some big pictures and large print. Yes...it's

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Dear IvorYou may have noticed that I have been a little preoccupied with elitism recently, as you have been with Graham, and the weight of inequality is lying heavy on my shoulders, either that or I’ve forgotten to remove the lavender neck warmer (trying to treat a slight dowager’s hump developed from excessive keyboard hunching!).This morning I was determined to discover that meritocracy was

Polly Tixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04785543457714159806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8106032067698926965.post-83912520501923196452009-01-28T09:32:00.019Z2009-02-11T15:43:04.825Z

Polly,I was out celebrating last night in honour of our new recruit. What can I say...our very own superhero.....Graham we love you! Aunty Gladys couldn't suppress her excitement. She has always had a deep seated fascination for men in tights...and I caught her drifting in chiffons on top of Tower Bridge last night babbling about men of steel. Well Aunty Gladys, it's official. No longer is Graham

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Dear IvorThe poll is now closed and it’s a landslide victory for Our Graham from Greenpeace. The best thing to come out of Romford since David Essex! We wish him a lora, lora luck in his appointment as our Head of Environment and Agriculture (wonder if he knows much about animal husbandry and crop rotation?) and our heartfelt commiserations to James and George.I’m sure that you will no doubt

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