Category Archives: ranting

Taking a hint

Posted on 12 April, 2012 by nuttycow

I like to think I can take a hint. Granted, I have been known to stay for one more drink even though it’s clear my hosts are yawning. I may have been observed continuing to flirt with someone who’s not interested. … Continue reading →

Posted in a cry for help, how i'm feeling, ponderings, ranting | 6 Comments

Tour-n

Posted on 30 April, 2010 by nuttycow

Long term readers will know I have a bit of a thing for rugby. I watch it. I talk about it (in a kind of “I don’t really know what I’m talking about but if I just talk about how … Continue reading →

Posted in cow abroad, having a grump, how i'm feeling, look at me, ponderings, ranting, rugby, switzerland, trying to be serious | Tagged that shit bit after the honeymoon ends | 37 Comments

Minor rant

Posted on 2 July, 2009 by nuttycow

People of the world. Please note: there are hardly any instances where using the words “myself” or “yourself” is correct. “It was really bad for myself” – WRONG “I thought I would ask how it impacted yourself” – WRONG “I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging about blogging, having a grump, ranting | Tagged bad grammar really pisses me off, fewer or less?, I can talk good | Leave a comment

So… do you come here often?

Posted on 17 June, 2009 by nuttycow

“I’m running away”, I whined. “There’s no way I’m doing this.” I pause, eyeing up an escape route. “You don’t believe me, but I will.” Blonde grins at me, sips her wine and then studiously examines the “speeding ticket” we’d both … Continue reading →

Posted in having a grump, how i'm feeling, look at me, love 'n' things, other people's blogs, ranting, stuff i've done, this is the modern world | Tagged getting back into the game, I can't believe I just did that, running away, speed dating | Leave a comment

Nuttycow’s guide to a successful wedding…

Posted on 1 June, 2009 by nuttycow

…for your guests, that is. 1. Free bar To me, this is a bit of a no-brainer. I understand that some people just don’t have the budget but for me, a wedding is a celebration and therefore should have free … Continue reading →

Posted in happy happy joy joy, having a grump, love 'n' things, lovely men, ranting, this is the modern world | Tagged do the wurzels play weddings?, love and marriage - horse and carriage etc, why don't more people have a free bar?, will I ever get married? | Leave a comment

Abusing the internet

Posted on 9 March, 2009 by nuttycow

It’s been three weeks. By rights, this should mean that I’m starting to live my life again, right? In reality, I’m not. It’s too far down the line to continue boring my friends and so it falls to you, dear … Continue reading →

Posted in a cry for help, dreaming, having a grump, how i'm feeling, love 'n' things, ranting | Tagged how do the littlest things always seem to make me feel worse?, I don't like being alone | Leave a comment

Housetrained 27 year old seeks room

Posted on 17 February, 2009 by nuttycow

Trawling through gumtree ads. Not something I thought I’d have to do anytime soon. I notice that they’re always full of euphemisms, hiding true personalities and flaws. “open minded” – swingers “artistic” or “creative” – smoke too much pot and … Continue reading →

Posted in everyday bits 'n' bobs, home sweet home, look at me, ranting, stuff i've done, this is the modern world | Tagged I don't want to live with weirdos, I hate househunting | Leave a comment

When does private become public?

Posted on 4 February, 2009 by nuttycow

There’s an uproar in the UK media at the moment. Carol Thatcher, daughter of Margaret, made an ill advised comment and because of her refusal to formally apologise has since been suspended from her job. I do not condone racism … Continue reading →

Posted in i can read y'know, ponderings, ranting, stuff i haven't done, this is the modern world, trying to be serious | Tagged does private mean private?, I have secret thoughts, who's want to be a celebrity? | Leave a comment

Campaign to keep Parliament transparent

Posted on 21 January, 2009 by nuttycow

MySociety.org have sent out this news alert: On the 16th of May 2008 the High Court ruled that MPs’ expenses must be published under the Freedom of Information Act. TOMORROW, MPs are voting to change the law to keep their … Continue reading →

Posted in a cry for help, everyday bits 'n' bobs, having a grump, jobsworth, ranting, this is the modern world | Tagged expenses are a privilege not a right, if I have to tell you what I spend my money on so do you, MPs should be accountable, snouts in troughs, this post has nothing to do with Obama | Leave a comment