Socks have a life of their own

Man has spent years looking for Aliens .
He has searched high and low and spent millions on outer space exploration not knowing that alien life exits on this very planet - in every country - every city, many villages and hamlets too.
Let me come to the point - S  O  C  K  S !!!!!!!!!!!!

 You don't have to look for the aliens as they are in our  homes in the form of socks . Cunning isn't it ?
Who would have ever thought , even in their wildest imagination, that our socks had a life of their own .An alien life.
Crazy thought indeed  but hot summers make you think .
However all it needs is a little reflection/ introspection and EUREKA !! You have it there in front of you .
Ask any man - anywhere in the world ,and he will confirm your worst fear ....................
Buy any number of pairs of socks and gradually they will vanish - ONE AT A TIME
Obviously they study your feet- trace your life pattern - learn about your do's and don'ts- see where you go - where you study- where you sleep - where you live - who you meet- where you work - and once they have their data complete they vanish. Kind of creepy ?
See-  they come in pairs - they work in pairs - silently - unobtrusively- peacefully - gaining your confidence , and then presto- one fine day - one is gone !
You can swear you washed two  - the pair-  but one just takes off without so much as a by your leave.
You can search for all your worth - you won't find it . Not in the cupboard , not in the draw , no signs in the washing machine , not in the sink by any chance , not on the clothes line - not down on the ground !!
So where in the world did it go .
Your dismayed and you wonder .
When you take stock of the situation,  reality dawns - THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AS WELL - many times in fact .
You have been buying socks by the dozen ..............................and something is amiss - where have they gone .
For some time thereafter you tie up all the singletons together hoping that the pair will get fed up of roaming about without its partner and suddenly turn up  out of the blue - wishful thinking .
 THAT NEVER HAPPENS .
He has obviously gone back to report on your activities ...............your dossier is being updated .
So in disgust you throw out the other ..............
This would not have been the case if both had vamoosed together but that never happens- they want to let you feel helpless - they want to leave you thinking -  THAT IS THE POINT .
This in my theory - believe it if you want - no one is forcing you but let me tell you this - the next time you go to put on a pair of socks and only find one YOU WILL REMEMBER ME .
( Your thinking already )
Happens you know !
Cheers .

Some information
The word 'socks' comes form the Latin word 'soccus'. The soccus was a kind of loose fitting shoe worn by Roman comic actors that could be slipped off easily. When Romans wore 'soccus' with sandals, they removed their sandals when indoors, but kept their soccus on.

The ancient Egyptians were the first to sue crude woven socks to protect the feet. Archaeologists have found knitted and woven socks that date back to the fourth century in Egyptian Copt tombs, and interestingly, some of these show signs of having been carefully darned at the heel and toe. The great warrior from Central Europe, Attila the Hun wound brightly coloured stripes of cloth around his legs to protect them in the 4th century, and so did 8th century barbarian warriors. In 1589, the Reverend William Lee of Nottinghamshire, England invented a machine that could knit socks out of cotton, wool and silk. William took his invention to the curt of Queen Elizabeth I to try and get a patent for it but the Queen refused to grant one, as she was afraid that the machine would put thousands of women who hand knitted for a living out, of work.

Socks have a life of their own

Man has spent years looking for Aliens .
He has searched high and low and spent millions on outer space exploration not knowing that alien life exits on this very planet - in every country - every city, many villages and hamlets too.
Let me come to the point - S  O  C  K  S !!!!!!!!!!!!

 You don't have to look for the aliens as they are in our  homes in the form of socks . Cunning isn't it ?
Who would have ever thought , even in their wildest imagination, that our socks had a life of their own .An alien life.
Crazy thought indeed  but hot summers make you think .
However all it needs is a little reflection/ introspection and EUREKA !! You have it there in front of you .
Ask any man - anywhere in the world ,and he will confirm your worst fear ....................
Buy any number of pairs of socks and gradually they will vanish - ONE AT A TIME
Obviously they study your feet- trace your life pattern - learn about your do's and don'ts- see where you go - where you study- where you sleep - where you live - who you meet- where you work - and once they have their data complete they vanish. Kind of creepy ?
See-  they come in pairs - they work in pairs - silently - unobtrusively- peacefully - gaining your confidence , and then presto- one fine day - one is gone !
You can swear you washed two  - the pair-  but one just takes off without so much as a by your leave.
You can search for all your worth - you won't find it . Not in the cupboard , not in the draw , no signs in the washing machine , not in the sink by any chance , not on the clothes line - not down on the ground !!
So where in the world did it go .
Your dismayed and you wonder .
When you take stock of the situation,  reality dawns - THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AS WELL - many times in fact .
You have been buying socks by the dozen ..............................and something is amiss - where have they gone .
For some time thereafter you tie up all the singletons together hoping that the pair will get fed up of roaming about without its partner and suddenly turn up  out of the blue - wishful thinking .
 THAT NEVER HAPPENS .
He has obviously gone back to report on your activities ...............your dossier is being updated .
So in disgust you throw out the other ..............
This would not have been the case if both had vamoosed together but that never happens- they want to let you feel helpless - they want to leave you thinking -  THAT IS THE POINT .
This in my theory - believe it if you want - no one is forcing you but let me tell you this - the next time you go to put on a pair of socks and only find one YOU WILL REMEMBER ME .
( Your thinking already )
Happens you know !
Cheers .

Some information
The word 'socks' comes form the Latin word 'soccus'. The soccus was a kind of loose fitting shoe worn by Roman comic actors that could be slipped off easily. When Romans wore 'soccus' with sandals, they removed their sandals when indoors, but kept their soccus on.

The ancient Egyptians were the first to sue crude woven socks to protect the feet. Archaeologists have found knitted and woven socks that date back to the fourth century in Egyptian Copt tombs, and interestingly, some of these show signs of having been carefully darned at the heel and toe. The great warrior from Central Europe, Attila the Hun wound brightly coloured stripes of cloth around his legs to protect them in the 4th century, and so did 8th century barbarian warriors. In 1589, the Reverend William Lee of Nottinghamshire, England invented a machine that could knit socks out of cotton, wool and silk. William took his invention to the curt of Queen Elizabeth I to try and get a patent for it but the Queen refused to grant one, as she was afraid that the machine would put thousands of women who hand knitted for a living out, of work.

I miss her already .

My daughter brought her home late one evening and said "meet my friend - she will be staying with us  as she has no one "
I almost fainted -"another female in the house "?
As if three were not enough !.
Well,  she was cute  and young and we all fell in love with her - me too and I am not ashamed to say it .
Initially I thought my daughter was joking and when I took her aside and asked her , she confirmed my worst fears - she was here  to stay .
Where would she sleep ?
Who would keep her company all day when we were away?.
What about her meals ?
Would she eat what we ate ?
Would she enjoy living upstairs - being used to something quite different since birth?
Would she fit into the family
Where were her parents ?
Would they not miss her ?
Was it ok to keep her in the house - would the watchman not notice and complain ?
These and many more questions worried me .
However things fell into place pretty soon .
She was clean , quite friendly and tidy and never made a fuss where food was concerned .
Despite the heat, she slept without the AC - apparently our rooms were too cold !
Knowing what Dubai life was like I kept trying to remind her to drink water - she seemed to hate it and that was something which irritated her.
Relatives dropped in to meet her and were quite taken up- she was cute indeed !
Last week , for the first time we took her out in the car fro a drive - she enjoyed it .
Then we started noticing changes in her personality - anger , bad behavior , favouritism - scattering stuff here and there and being very untidy .
Why did you bring her home without asking me , I asked my daughter . Let her go and stay some place else, but she would have none of it .
Things were getting out of hand and everyone was getting a trifle hyper while  trying to please her .
There were arguments galore .
A decision had to be made and made soon before she became too comfortable and we had her for life .That sure would be burdensome .
Imagine taking her on holidays as well .
And so ............................. this evening - just about an hour ago .......................
I took her for a drive - stopped the car and asked her to get out .I was firm yet polite.
She looked dismayed and refused to obey.
That's when I took matters into my own hands - I literally picked her up and put her down in the park.
I hope she does not return.
The house is quiet - we miss her - the daughter is crying .
Yes I miss her too and we had grown close over these past three weeks .
They say CATS & KITTENS  come back and its difficult to get rid of them.
She was just over a month old so I guess she will not be able to find her way back
I am sitting with fingers and toes crossed - hoping she does not.
TINKLE - WE MISS YOU


 

I miss her already .

My daughter brought her home late one evening and said "meet my friend - she will be staying with us  as she has no one "
I almost fainted -"another female in the house "?
As if three were not enough !.
Well,  she was cute  and young and we all fell in love with her - me too and I am not ashamed to say it .
Initially I thought my daughter was joking and when I took her aside and asked her , she confirmed my worst fears - she was here  to stay .
Where would she sleep ?
Who would keep her company all day when we were away?.
What about her meals ?
Would she eat what we ate ?
Would she enjoy living upstairs - being used to something quite different since birth?
Would she fit into the family
Where were her parents ?
Would they not miss her ?
Was it ok to keep her in the house - would the watchman not notice and complain ?
These and many more questions worried me .
However things fell into place pretty soon .
She was clean , quite friendly and tidy and never made a fuss where food was concerned .
Despite the heat, she slept without the AC - apparently our rooms were too cold !
Knowing what Dubai life was like I kept trying to remind her to drink water - she seemed to hate it and that was something which irritated her.
Relatives dropped in to meet her and were quite taken up- she was cute indeed !
Last week , for the first time we took her out in the car fro a drive - she enjoyed it .
Then we started noticing changes in her personality - anger , bad behavior , favouritism - scattering stuff here and there and being very untidy .
Why did you bring her home without asking me , I asked my daughter . Let her go and stay some place else, but she would have none of it .
Things were getting out of hand and everyone was getting a trifle hyper while  trying to please her .
There were arguments galore .
A decision had to be made and made soon before she became too comfortable and we had her for life .That sure would be burdensome .
Imagine taking her on holidays as well .
And so ............................. this evening - just about an hour ago .......................
I took her for a drive - stopped the car and asked her to get out .I was firm yet polite.
She looked dismayed and refused to obey.
That's when I took matters into my own hands - I literally picked her up and put her down in the park.
I hope she does not return.
The house is quiet - we miss her - the daughter is crying .
Yes I miss her too and we had grown close over these past three weeks .
They say CATS & KITTENS  come back and its difficult to get rid of them.
She was just over a month old so I guess she will not be able to find her way back
I am sitting with fingers and toes crossed - hoping she does not.
TINKLE - WE MISS YOU


 

Driving tips in order to be a HIT

 

In order to be a HIT on the road  you need to pay attention to the following :-

1. Get yourself a big four wheel drive - the bigger and more powerful the better .Then go in for the darkest tinting possible .
2. Have the desire to enjoy yourself on the road without a care in the world.
3 Never look at your speedometer.
4. Remember that speed is a thrill and getting to your destination FAST is all that matters.
5. Speed limits are for the faint  hearted .
6 Be bold and fearless - after all its just lives ( yours included ) that your playing with.
7. Learn to change lanes at will - just for the heck of it.
8 In order to be a HIT  you MUST learn how to frighten other drivers off the road- this is a skill that needs to be mastered - drive at  full speed in the fast lane and almost bang into the car in front of you- if its a small car or a lady driver all the better - flash your headlights and beamers all together - honk - swerve- make rude signs so the driver ahead can see you in the mirror - and keep that up till your path is clear. Then zoom ahead
9. Lining up at an exit is a waste of time - drive till the front of the queue and then cut in while looking straight ahead - pretend your the only one on the road - make sure you do it in style and leave others fuming ..
10 -Never use your indicator in the first place- indicators are for learner drivers - decide where you want  to go at the last minute  and go there - hook or by crook.
11.If you want to use your indicator for fun then do so but make sure you use the opposite one- i.e. if your turning right then use the left indicator and vice versa- if the guy from behind bangs you its HIS fault and he will pay the fine - what fun !
12.When over the speed limit and zooming by speed cameras "SMILE" - its a free snap you know .
13. Be ready , at the slightest provocation to be aggressive - roll down your window - gesticulate , shout , glare and make your intentions clear by word and deed . Being angry and aggressive is your right  so no one can take that away from you .
14.If you want to have some fun then get a" BABY ON BOARD" Sticker and stick it on- then drive like a moron and leave people saying "POOR BABY" .
15.Music in your car is a must - get  a number of additional bass speakers fitted in so that others can hear the boom as you drive past - make your presence felt.
16. When turning into parking lots and driveways, the screech of your tires MUST BE HEARD  - let everyone know that YOU HAVE ARRIVED.
17.Pedestrian crossings are a waste of paint - pedestrians are slow by nature if not they would be driving - so let them wait - its "YOUR RIGHT OF WAY"
18.Have a really long antenna swaying from your car - looks cool or is that supposed to read HOT.
19. If you can get a group of rowdy elements into your car all the better- when they get out with their phones to their ears and pants falling off their hips it makes YOU look like THE BOSS .

20 If you plan to be a HIT remember it could be a life changing experience- YOU COULD GET HIT AS  WELL  AND THAT COULD BE FATAL.

SO  DRIVE SAFE

 

Driving tips in order to be a HIT

 

In order to be a HIT on the road  you need to pay attention to the following :-

1. Get yourself a big four wheel drive - the bigger and more powerful the better .Then go in for the darkest tinting possible .
2. Have the desire to enjoy yourself on the road without a care in the world.
3 Never look at your speedometer.
4. Remember that speed is a thrill and getting to your destination FAST is all that matters.
5. Speed limits are for the faint  hearted .
6 Be bold and fearless - after all its just lives ( yours included ) that your playing with.
7. Learn to change lanes at will - just for the heck of it.
8 In order to be a HIT  you MUST learn how to frighten other drivers off the road- this is a skill that needs to be mastered - drive at  full speed in the fast lane and almost bang into the car in front of you- if its a small car or a lady driver all the better - flash your headlights and beamers all together - honk - swerve- make rude signs so the driver ahead can see you in the mirror - and keep that up till your path is clear. Then zoom ahead
9. Lining up at an exit is a waste of time - drive till the front of the queue and then cut in while looking straight ahead - pretend your the only one on the road - make sure you do it in style and leave others fuming ..
10 -Never use your indicator in the first place- indicators are for learner drivers - decide where you want  to go at the last minute  and go there - hook or by crook.
11.If you want to use your indicator for fun then do so but make sure you use the opposite one- i.e. if your turning right then use the left indicator and vice versa- if the guy from behind bangs you its HIS fault and he will pay the fine - what fun !
12.When over the speed limit and zooming by speed cameras "SMILE" - its a free snap you know .
13. Be ready , at the slightest provocation to be aggressive - roll down your window - gesticulate , shout , glare and make your intentions clear by word and deed . Being angry and aggressive is your right  so no one can take that away from you .
14.If you want to have some fun then get a" BABY ON BOARD" Sticker and stick it on- then drive like a moron and leave people saying "POOR BABY" .
15.Music in your car is a must - get  a number of additional bass speakers fitted in so that others can hear the boom as you drive past - make your presence felt.
16. When turning into parking lots and driveways, the screech of your tires MUST BE HEARD  - let everyone know that YOU HAVE ARRIVED.
17.Pedestrian crossings are a waste of paint - pedestrians are slow by nature if not they would be driving - so let them wait - its "YOUR RIGHT OF WAY"
18.Have a really long antenna swaying from your car - looks cool or is that supposed to read HOT.
19. If you can get a group of rowdy elements into your car all the better- when they get out with their phones to their ears and pants falling off their hips it makes YOU look like THE BOSS .

20 If you plan to be a HIT remember it could be a life changing experience- YOU COULD GET HIT AS  WELL  AND THAT COULD BE FATAL.

SO  DRIVE SAFE

 

The end of another school term - not actually a term but a session - we have now closed for summer and only reopen on 1st Sept.
It has been hectic - but in the UAE there is no let up- it will be even more hectic September onwards .
Looking back over the term I am filled with relief its over and satisfaction it went well.
There were the usual expected ups and downs but they were unavoidable .
The pace in India was slower and still is in most schools . While parental expectations have risen all over the authorities and the inspections if any are not as stringent .
We hated them here as they were and still are stressful but they have helped streamline procedures and they do keep school focused .
Imagine a 5 day inspection-5  7 inspectors who spend all day in school.
They check anything that can be checked ........................ teaching and learning , exercise books, assignments, marks, results, health and safety, leadership and management , records, transport, parental involvement, pupil and parent feedback , corrections, lesson plans , exam results, graphs , methods, policies, records - you name it and they want to see it !
Functions are equally stressing - there is no room for error - everyone expects everything to be perfect !
Does the perfect state even exist I ask ?
Transport is also quite a pain.
Over 90 % of pupils use school transport . Our transport company is one of the best but there always will be the usual hiccups........................ buses late, pupils troubling each other , refusing to buckle up, not at the stop at the correct time and hence missing the bus, littering , arguing with the conductor ( !!), accidents along the way which result in pupils and kids coming in late and classes being left unattended .
Time and again we have had to bring forward the morning pick up timings to try and beat the early morning rush but buses continue to come in late as the quantum of traffic in Dubai is on the rise.
How does one sort out Open days for parents .
Whenever you have it there will always be a rush and parents will always want a change. Its a no win situation for any school .
But despite all this school has been fun
Whenever I am stressed out I take a walk into the Junior school and a few minutes of chatting to some kids and you feel happy and refreshed once again !
As I get ready to head off to Pune I am filled with a sense of nostalgia - Pune is home now and I was there for 20 years before moving to the Middle East .