weird but true
- gaymen2
- Oct 3
- 14 min read
I received a one word e mail last week from someone who has stayed here and when I questioned what it was about, he replied that he had found this one spelling mistake in last weeks newsletter so sent the word back to me and I replied to go fuck himself. Not one word of praise, - nice nudes - nice editorials,- well done on the work undertaken each week, not a single word of support or encouragement - just a one word e mail with a spelling mistake . I told him to go fuck himself as I did not need every thing I do cross examined in this manner and it was just a FUCKING TYPO AT BEST. IF EVERYONE SENT ME A ONE WORD REPLY I WOULD QUIT AND HAVE AN EASY LIFE.
If all you want to do is find fault, then absolutely - fuck off.
If you want to grow and evolve, I am here to assist.
John Bellamy
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The old dog seemed soothed and contented to be in the water and moved around using her front legs.When she got into deeper water, the man lovingly scooped her into his arms again and brought her back to shallow waters and there they stood together in companionable quietude.I approached the man as I was leaving and shared that I couldn't resist taking photos of him and his dog. I learned that the man's name is Tony and his 13-year-old dog is Maya, who slowly lost movement in her hind legs after an accident five years ago. Tony had inherited her from his son who went into the Marines 11 years ago, and he and Maya have been inseparable since that time.
He likes to take her to the river where the water makes her light enough to move around easily on her own.While Tony and I chatted, Maya approached me for greetings and gentle affection. I shared my contact details with Tony in case he wanted snapshots of their candid moment together with Maya. After sending him the photos, he reciprocated with a heartfelt message.Out of the river and back into the fray of everyday life I went, strengthened by the Grace I had witnessed.
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But the woman standing before them, Winifred Peel, is anything but defenseless. A retired engineer and a committed gym-goer, she carries years of strength and discipline within her.In an instant, she grabs one by the collar and slams his head against the cash machine — once, twice, three times. The confidence on their faces vanishes, replaced with sheer panic as the group stumbles back.
Their plan crumbles, and they flee in shock.Winifred doesn’t flinch, doesn’t waver. She smooths her coat, steps inside the bank, and calmly waits for the police. By nightfall, the teenagers are in custody, their arrogance shattered by a woman who refused to be a victim.Her story spread quickly, not just because of the drama, but because it reminded everyone that true strength isn’t tied to youth. It’s built over a lifetime — in grit, resilience, and the refusal to back down.
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That same afternoon, Steve McQueen showed up, also battling the same fierce illness. 🎬❤️🩹They didn’t say much at first. McQueen, hat in hand, met Wayne’s tired smile. Then, with a soft chuckle, Wayne broke the silence: “Well… if it ain’t the coolest cowboy in the West.” 🤠
They sat side by side, hands clasped—not a greeting, but a shared understanding. Their talk drifted away from fame and movies to what really mattered: the smell of leather, the jingle of spurs, and golden sunsets on countless film sets. 🌅McQueen’s voice cracked as he said, “Duke… I tried to copy your walk, your squint… but never your heart.”Wayne’s calm reply held the wisdom of a life fully lived: “Kid… you had your own heart all along.” 💙
With the gentle ocean breeze flowing through the room, they shared a quiet farewell neither wanted but both accepted. As McQueen stood to leave, Wayne whispered, “Save me a place at the campfire.” 🔥They never met again. Wayne passed that June, and McQueen followed 17 months later. Two cowboys. One last sunset------------------------------------
After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to the local grocery store. Unfortunately, like most men; I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter, from the local store manager
'Dear Mrs. Harris:
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion, in our store.
We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to, ban both of you from the store.
Our complaints against your husband, Mr. Harris, are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras:
1. June 15: He took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing management to lose time and costing the company money. We don't have a Code 3.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a, 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called.
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while, loudly humming the, 'Mission Impossible' theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his, 'Madonna Look' using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
14. October 22: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed;
'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'
15. Took a box of condoms to the checkout clerk and asked where is the fitting room?
And last, but not least:
16. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile; then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here.' One of the clerks passed out.
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what was supposed to be a simple group hug turned into something much deeper. The actors—Mary Tyler Moore, Ed Asner, Gavin MacLeod, Betty White, Georgia Engel, and Ted Knight—stood together, arms wrapped around each other, not wanting to let go.
The scene was written as a goodbye after their characters lost their jobs at the TV station. But in reality, the actors were saying goodbye to years of friendship, laughter, and shared memories. The hug was meant to last only a few seconds, but it went on much longer. No one wanted to be the first to pull away.
Mary, usually strong and professional, finally let her emotions show. Her tears were real, not part of the script. Later, she whispered to Gavin MacLeod, "I can’t do this," before leaving the set.Betty White later said it was the most honest moment she had ever seen on a TV set. The cast had spent seven years together, like a family, and now it was ending. Even the studio audience stayed silent, many wiping away tears.When the episode aired, millions of viewers cried along with them. But only the cast and crew knew how real that final hug had been.
The next day, Mary returned alone to the empty set, taking one last walk through the place that had meant so much to her.That unscripted moment—the long, tearful hug—wasn’t just acting. It was a real goodbye to a show that had changed their lives. And for the fans who loved it, that moment remains unforgettable.
What the fuck are you talking about? I know the American education system is appalling but your assertion is inexcusable bullshit.
Universal healthcare is never “free” it is paid for by taxes.
The cost each person pays is quite manageable when compared to what Americans end up paying.
No country pays more per capita than the US although Americans get NOTHING for their spent taxes.
European (and other) countries get universal healthcare and yet get less taxation for it.
Americans get the higher taxes PLUS premiums, PLUS co-pays.
You are also OVERCHARGED for everything. You pay $800 for a bag of saline that costs $8 under universal healthcare. The extra Americans pay is PROFIT for the medical industry.--
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What I find interesting about this question is not just the question itself, which is the usual ignorant, self-regarding rubbish we’ve come to expect from American loudmouths, but the nature of the comeback.
Time was Europeans would have simply turned away and let the loudmouth rant on, but that doesn’t happen anymore. Some home truths are being aired. A sign of the change in attitudes since Trump came to power.
With regard to the question:
(a) Only an American could imagine that the US wasn’t involved in WW2 though, to be sure, you did enter late.
(b) Did the British present a bill to the US after or during the war in Afghanistan? I understand the cost to the UK was around £32 billion in total. The answer is “NO”, we didn’t. We observed our treaty obligations, sacrificed the lives, spent the money, then the US decided it had had enough, packed its bags and went home. Thanks America.
America never lifts a finger unless there’s profit in it.
P.S. I forgot to mention that after the US left Afghanistan, after our troops fought and died on a foreign field on behalf of our NATO ally, we were treated to insults from the oily rag that Americans elected as their Vice-President - Mr. Eyeliner who spent 4 years in the marines, including a stint in the Iraq war, but somehow never saw combat (he did get a Good Conduct Medal though, bless him). Yes, that guy felt able to denigrate British troops.
We won’t forget that. We’ll never forget it. And don’t kid yourselves that we ever will.
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HARRY & MEGHAN - SUCH MONEY GRABBERS
I just read where Harry and Meghan have just made an “earth shaking announcement” that they quoted…”the world has been waiting for…! “ That they have started working on a two year project along with Netflix to make a documentary on Harry's mother…”Princess Diana”…They stated the project that will finish and make it's preview in two years and will just happen to be viewed on the 30th. Anniversary of Diana's death…
I'm not sure I can find the words to express my feelings after reading about this…I would like to tell both Harry and Meghan that your money grab adventure is no real surprise to anyone because you both have never had a creative thought in your whole life and have done nothing but exploit the Royal Family since day ONE..you plan to suck as much publicity out of this project for the NEXT TWO LONG YEARS and celebrate it on the Anniversity of Diana's death…I do not say that Honoring Diana is wrong…but using her in everyway to remind people that her life and tragic death is the ONLY thing Harry stands for…
If a tribute was in the making…would it have been more sincere to just appear when appropriate without using it to suck every moment out of it telling us about it…my opinion is Netflix only stayed connected to Meghan and Harry because they wanted to make the Documentary and somehow felt Harry might have some hidden info to add and viewers might watch to find out…
IT HAS BEEN 28 YEARS SINCE DIANA'S DEALTH…and not a year has passed that we have not heard about the sorrow of her loss…but how her loss has affected Harry…As long as there is a dollar to be made…and they plan to make alot off this deal…Diana will never Rest In Peace…and that bothers me…does it bother YOU…???
My neighbour and good friend, who is as English as I am, told me a story about the time he went on a tour of the United States of America. At one point, he visited Mount Rushmore and from the viewing platform, some distance away, he overheard a family of Americans discussing the names of the presidents that were carved in the mountain.
“Gee, I think that one is Eisenhower”
“No, I think you are wrong. I think that could be Grant”
“Maybe that one is…”
After a couple of minute of incorrectly guessing the names of the presidents, my friend decided to give them the names. “Excuse me, but they are: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.”
“Gee. Well Thank you. How did you know all that?”
So sometimes, ignorant people from England don’t have to pretend they know more about the US than Americans, because they do !
When an American cannot read the time on a roman numerical clock as they have no idea how to read the time on a clock face with - roman numerals and hands that move and not a digital display, it sends a loud message about the education system in the USA and how limited is their education.
American schools only teach American history and then it is very bigoted and one sided and somewhat distorted from the truth. They actually believe they saved the world in WW2 - ( SUCH BOLLOCKS ) and every war America has been in - America has lost - Vietnam - Korea.....
JB; Trump believes he is owed a place on Mount Rushmore and - why not ? The other Presidents depicted helped build the USA, so why not have a face of the dictator president who helped destroy the USA. Seems only fare to me.
I get home and to my amazement there's no burger...on my burger.
Initially I wanted to be upset, as a paying customer, and blame whoever it is that made the sandwich for such a stupid silly mistake.
However, as someone who has worked in the service industry for a long time I couldn't help but to laugh. It really made me reflect on some of my worst days where I have made silly mistakes and had to stand silently while getting screamed at by some angry middle-aged Karen lady about how stupid and uneducated I must be.
I headed back to McDonalds to show them and get a corrected one and we all had a great laugh about it. I was happy to laugh with the staff and wait for a fresh one. We, as humans, all make mistakes and no matter how stupid or silly it may seem, it happens! Not every situation involving simple mistakes needs to be hostile or make the individual feel belittled. We have all forgotten to put the Big mac on the Big mac at some point. Be kind" ❤️
JB COMMENTS: THE GOLDEN DAYS OF AMERICA ARE WELL AND TRULY OVER.
It is very easy to pull America and the American people to pieces as anything crazy, seems to come out of America and who else would vote for another Hitler / Trump as president and then when he destroys the USA from within, then, and only then, do they start complaining, when it is all too late and they have lost their jobs, their business's and their livelihood and all because of Trump.
The vast majority of Americans I speak with and communicate with are horrified, absolutely HORRIFIED at what is happening to their country and how Trump seems determined to destroy and bankrupt the country while claiming trillions of $ are coming in from abroad - which is an ABSOLUTE BIG FAT LIE.
To those decent Americans, I feel for you and know you are doing the best you can to rid this planet of this virus - but until your political bodies and legal system grow a pair of balls and stop cow towing down to this dictator and his vile mouthed and horrible cronies, and when, and only when they stand together in unison aganst him, will you stand a chance of recovery. Even then, if another leader returned things to how they were, the rest of the world does not trust you now and will - and have - found new markets to replace those lost with the USA and GUESS WHO WILL SUFFER - AMERICA - as the world does not trust you now to do the same thing agan and again and NO ONE ON THIS PLANET TRUSTS AMERICA ANY LONGER. PERIOD.
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A bacon sarnie - yummy and who says it is illegal, some silly ancient book ?
This happened to me at work a few years ago and you just cannot make this up.
We had lunch thieves and one day it was my meal that disappeared.
As I get pissed up easily, I yelled “Who the fork (not the actual word) took my pork sandwich!”
You could actually that guy make a face, with visible traces of the BBQ sauce that goes so well with a pulled pork sandwich.
He got fired and shortly after, one of his buddies keep sitting across the table from me. At one time, I had another of those sandwiches and he started telling me I should sit somewhere else because he's forbidden to eat pork. Not my forking problem, I didn't invite him to join me.
Complains later about imaginary disrespect and harassment toward him regarding his beliefs, we ended up at HR. Facts: he’s pissed at me about his little buddy. He kept sitting at my table instead of his usual spot, with his friends. He tried to inconvenience me with his beliefs. Tried to intimidate me a few times, in front of some co-workers.
The cherry on the top, he spat at my feet when I told him “not my farm, not my pig”.
He got fired too and after one last lunch thieves that got served chocolate laxative in some pastries he stole, there were no more disruptions about food or religions.
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Apparently Trumps visit in the Uk left the suite where he was staying in a mess.
How embarrassing.
The following text is from YouTube,
“Donald Trump’s visit to Windsor Castle has sparked a royal scandal of its own—this time not about politics, but about the state of his guest suite. According to RadarOnline, Trump allegedly left his overnight rooms in “total filth,” shocking royal staff who described the aftermath as “unprecedented.” Sources claim the bed sheets were left “completely orange” from tanning products, while the room was littered with takeout boxes, hair sprays, and fast food wrappers. One insider told the outlet: “This was Windsor Castle, not a roadside motel.” Another claimed Trump had fast food delivered at 2 a.m., leaving the suite smelling of fries and fried chicken by morning. Palace aides reportedly said nearly everything in the room had to be replaced after his departure, with staff “disgusted” by the mess. While the Royal Family has not commented, the claims are already causing a storm online, adding a new chapter to Trump’s controversial history with the palace. “
During an interview, the journalist asked:“Sir, what’s the secret of your success?” 🤔
The billionaire handed her a check and told her to write any amount she wanted.
The journalist replied indignantly:
“Sir, that’s not what I meant. I asked you: what’s the secret of your success?” 🙁
He handed her the check again, but she refused to take it. 💸
Then he tore up the check and said:“The secret of my success is that I don’t miss a single opportunity—unlike you. 😅
You could have just become the richest journalist in the world. But your pride didn’t let you do it.” 🧠
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