A thing of rare beauty.

Nick over at Counting Cats has written the most delicious article on, errrm, hang on, I'll just go check I've got this right. . .

*door slams, footsteps running off*






*footsteps running back, door opening*

. . . on Palaeoclimatology.

No, no, no, no, noooooo, wait.

It's bloody superb. I'd try to pick out the highlights, but the whole bloody thing is a highlight.

Do go and check it out, the science seems junkier than a Chinese trading vessel, and Nick's comments made me laugh until spaghetti came out of my nose (I was eating a carbonara at the time of reading).

The One That Has A Joke. . .

Well, it's more of a parable really. Anyhow, it dropped into my inbox this morning, so this means you've probably read it already.

One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he asked about his bill and the barber replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The florist was pleased and left the shop.

When the barber goes to open his shop the next morning there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door.

Later, a policeman comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The policeman is happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen doughnuts waiting for him at his door.

Later that day, a college professor comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his bill, the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The professor is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber opens his shop, there is a 'thank you' card and a dozen different books, such as 'How to Improve Your Business' and 'Becoming More Successful.'

Then, a Member of Parliament comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill the barber again replies, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.' The Member of Parliament is very happy and leaves the shop.

The next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen Members of Parliament lined up waiting for a free haircut.

I don't think there's the need for further comment.

The One That Wishes British Breakfast TV Was Like This. . .

Now this is public service broadcasting!

The One That Gave A Chuckle. . .

From a 'contact' of mine on Facebook this evening:

Tell Louis Walsh that if those twatty twins stay in this weekend another boy band member gets it!!

Masterful.

The One That Was Entertained. . .

A great clip of Boris sticking it to Paxo.

There's something very endearing about his manner, which probably means it's all a devious act and we should run for the hills. Never mind.

The One That Would Have Left Smouldering Footprints In His Wake. . .

I could do with a laugh today, so here's this which tickled me greatly. I have but one comment to make:

RUN AWAY!!! RUN AWAY !!!