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Facing 50 with humour

A light-hearted fun blog for those of us who are getting older but don't feel it.
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'The carnival is over...'

'The carnival is over...'

Facing 50 with humour ― When I was growing up I was very much taken with a comedian called Ken Dodd. He appealed to my childish humour. I still like him. We watched a show over Christmas in which he had the audience laughing hysterically. It even made Hubby smile. I suppose... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Apr 23rd, 2012
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'Smile...'

'Smile...'

Facing 50 with humour ― As you know I have been having trouble with Blogger. I was away for a while and thought the problem was because I was working on my iPad but oh no, on my return Blogger had indeed eaten three of the posts I had set up for you to enjoy. So, because I... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Apr 22nd, 2012
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'Red, red wine...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Hubby is not a big drinker; the odd beer, an occasional glass of wine but never ever any imbibement from 'the top shelf'. He used to drink. We both did. I can remember nights when I could put away an entire bottle of vodka and not feel the effects... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Apr 15th, 2012
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'Happy days are here again...'

Facing 50 with humour ― This year I have been thwarted on several occasions to get on-line. First I had no internet for weeks on end, then I had workmen here for weeks making a row. Next, I took time out to finish my book and now Blogger and my computer are playing silly... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Apr 10th, 2012
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'Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours...'

'Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Surfing in Stilettos is with the editor, the house is almost finished, Hubby has finally got somewhere to put his tools and is occupied with the garden and that means only one thing; I am ready to come back to my blog. I thought I'd just warn you all... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Apr 2nd, 2012
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'Reach out and touch somebody's hand...'

'Reach out and touch somebody's hand...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Today's brief post is for all of you who come and read my blog. It is for all of you who have shown me endless support and enthusiasm. For those who chat to me on Twitter and Facebook. It is for all of you who spend hours typing posts about your... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Mar 7th, 2012
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'Always look on the bright side of life...'

'Always look on the bright side of life...'

Facing 50 with humour ― It seems that no sooner do I get up in the morning than it is time to go to bed again. My days are speeding past with an alacrity that quite frankly, I find alarming. The reason they are zooming past seems to be due to the fact that I spend at least... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Mar 4th, 2012
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'That's what friends are for...'

'That's what friends are for...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Melynda posing forthe mini skirtscompetition You may recall a few posts ago I mentioned a wonderful blogger and eternally optimist friend of ours called Melynda aka Craziness Abounds who writes a chirpy, witty blog Crazy World. Some of you may... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Mar 1st, 2012
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'Smokin' in the Boy's Room...'

'Smokin' in the Boy's Room...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Iknew she was up to something again when she phoned last Sunday. We speak everyweekend and this weekend she answered with one of those voices that suggestedshe knew something I didn’t. I could hear the smugness in her tone. Whoam I talking... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Made popular on Mar 4th, 2012
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'Video killed the radio star...'

'Video killed the radio star...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Please indulge me. I have been so busy that I haven't posted for a week. I have written a post which I shall put it up soon but today I wanted to share my good fortune with you, especially those of you who are my American friends.I have managed to... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Feb 20th, 2012
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'Que sera, sera...'

'Que sera, sera...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Somedays you just know you are getting older, regardless of the efforts you make. Iwas reminded of the fact that I am no longer twenty, even though my mind thinksit is, this weekend when I mistakenly put body lotion on my hair instead ofconditioner.... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Feb 14th, 2012
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'Eye of the Tiger...'

'Eye of the Tiger...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Thismorning I got up and was frightened by a baggy-eyed, saggy stomached old ladylooking at me...who let her into my bathroom? After the initial shock of realisingthat the apparition in front of me was in fact myself, I decided it was obviouslytime... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Feb 6th, 2012
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'Surf City, here we come...'

'Surf City, here we come...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Asyou know we have been beset by problems since we moved. Last week I discoveredit was the Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon. I told Hubby who was busystaring gloomily at a heater that wasn’t working. I love Year of the Dragon. Itusually... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Jan 30th, 2012
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'You've got a friend...'

'You've got a friend...'

Facing 50 with humour ― Asa humorous writer and blogger I rarely write a poignant, depressing or indeedvery serious piece. I was once described as 'horribly optimistic and frustratingly cheerful' and actually, Iquite approve of that. I love making people laugh and cheering... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Jan 29th, 2012
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'Let's go round again...'

'Let's go round again...'

Facing 50 with humour ― They always say moving house is one of the most stressful things that can happen to a person and after the events of the last few weeks I can concur with that statement. What is even more stressful than moving though is having builders sort out... (more)
 Carol Wyer ― Posted on Jan 26th, 2012