@ 2008-02-29 – 18:14:32
If this should ever happen to you girls, this is what you tell that special person exactly what is going on in your life.
Be warned though, this is ever so slightly rude: if you are offended by foul language, go and play on someone else's blog! 
You have been warned...
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-28 – 00:17:17
No. of silly trolls kissed and groped by Tobbot Clan: 3
No. of glorious meals eaten, at less than a fiver a head: 20
No. of times the Tobbots visited the ski slopes: 3
No. of times Tobbot fell over while on the ski slopes: Lost count after 622!
No. of trout caught by other people: 3
No. of trout caught by Tobbot clan: Nil
No. of times fishing line was tangled or caught in bushes, trees and other people's clothing: 12
No. of miles travelled: lots
No. of desserts eaten: 14
No. of times we wished we'd never have to leave: 8
Total number of 'wow' moments: 437
Total value of smiles: error,error, error, computer unable to process numbers greater than infinity!
Wish you were there?
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-20 – 21:04:38
Well, we gave it our best on Sunday, before taking two days off to recuperate; the Tobbot Clan has now returned to Lipno Skiing Resort in the Czech mountains to give the Beginners' Slope a try.
After four hours spent mostly on my butt, I can safely say my top 10 reasons not to go skiing are:
1. Trees. Lots of them. Bothersome, particularly considering that Czech trees have a strange magnetic power, which draws you towards them, off the slope.
2. Rocks and roots. You usually meet these before meeting the trees mentioned above.
3. Other skiers. They are all better than you, especially the two-year-olds, who swerve 'round you and laugh at your attempt to toboggan bareback down the slope.
4. Vlad. Well, he's called Vlad on the Nursery Slope, and his skiing is tons better than yours. Vlad also goes mountain biking, mountaineering, does triathlons, has slim legs which can crack walnuts, and has a strong jaw. Women adore Vlad, men plot his demise. Oh, and he's a fab instructor. Bastard.
6. Yes, your bum does look HUGE in ski pants.
7. After a day's skiing, every muscle hurts! And falling leaves bruises. And you fall a lot.
8. Stopping. Steering. Moving. If it doesn't involve crawling, I can't do it.
9. The price of drinks. Everything in Lipno, even next to the ski lift is relatively cheap: you're on the slope with your ski pass and gear for less than 20 quid all told, but after 45 minutes you will kill for a drink. And Coke (in a small glass) is a pound a pop. 5 glasses an hour, six adults and children, you do the math.
10. Ski lifts. If you can get off one without falling arse over tip, I want your name, now!
Reasons for going to Lipno?
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It's why God created snow, and it is the most amazing experience you will ever have! EVER!
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-19 – 09:31:15
So, we are now firmly entrenched in the Czech Republic, and are having an amazing time. Our first priority for this trip was to become most excellent skiiers in time for the 2012 Olympics; so far Mrs Tobbot & I have done a Mr. Kipling, i.e. exceedingly well, and mini-tobbot has more or less achieved her personal target. Following several successful attempts at falling over,Teen Tobbot has abstained from the whole proceedings.
Who would have thought skiing could be so grueling?
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-19 – 09:26:57
Think of 5 new things you could do by this Friday; what would they be? Mine are, so far:
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-14 – 09:37:41
Regrettably, I have been tagged by a lovely Muslim friend of mine across the continent in Australia, ummyasmin.
So here goes!
I. You have to look up page 123 in the nearest book around you.
II. Look for the fifth sentence.
III. Then post the three sentences that follow that fifth sentence on page 123.
IV. And then tag five people, just like you were tagged!
I turned to my bookshelf, and there was a copy of Terence Conran's "Storage"
Sounds like a very random thing to post about, but having said that, I am into organising things, and it sounds like good advice to follow!Dishes can also be stored in the drawers of units. Sort crockery into like with like and keep piles no greater than six to eight items.
We also have a selection of rather expensive gold-edged Noritake crockery Mrs Tobbot found in a charity shop, and the instructions for them from Noritake Porcelain advises you to layer them in tissue paper as the bottom of one plate can scratch the one it is resting on; I would have thought a plate rack would be far more ideal for delicate plates:
I hereby tag: Annie_Ball, la_spice, mkfunky, ParleySage, Wendi!
Let the tagging commence!
Tobbot. aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-14 – 08:53:41
In fact, I have been tagged more than once, so here goes for the first one:
a. list seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself
b. tag seven people to do the same
c. do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag “whoever wants to do it”
Let the tagging commence!
@ 2008-02-13 – 11:48:49
My previous post was a test to see if I could insert some flash into a BCUK post: well I can!
This application is really cool: you click on the page itself and type into it just like a real letter. Hit 'send' and it posts an email for you. Give it a go, and send one to me: tobstv@gmail.com.
@ 2008-02-11 – 02:01:17
Happy viewing!
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-10 – 08:57:37
In at Number 5 is my students have been taking their spoken English exams. Most people would think, "Hold on Tobbot, surely that gives you more time, not less?" Well actually no, because every waking moment had been spent thinking about how to best prepare them and give them that last boost to ensure examination success!
Storming in at Number 4 has been my incredibly busy social life: In January alone we went to a panto, (oh yes I did) a ballet, where we were offered seating to one of the boxes, a Russian Dance Extravaganza, a Bike Show down at the Excel Centre in the docklands, as well as countless restaurant meals and private dinners.
Number 3 has been my obsession in clearing up: a large portion of time was spent organising my book shelves, our wardrobe, our living room, you name it, I'd cleared it! This is all in preparation for my next Big Project: a complete house renovation!
At Number 2: Salsa! Well, every Monday at least. And yoga.
Finally, the top reason you never hear from me is: Organising my workshop for Le Grande Project de la Maison! (Or words to that effect).
Next week, I shall be mostly taking the piste in Austria, so hopefully I will be posting a foreign blog!
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-01 – 12:00:26
I regularly have a visitor to my blog who hails all the way from sunny Egham, which is about 15 minutes from me. Could he/she please identify themselves, as my curiosity is killing me! 
Tobbot, aka Tobstv
@ 2008-02-01 – 10:10:18
Our insatiable need to buy now,now,now, and slap it on the plastic, doesn't seem to really gain us that many possessions after all!
Tobbot aka Tobstv
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