The road to Alan's Snackbar and other musings

[Vlad]

If alternating male/female, then that'd mean all male names would have to start with "even" (or odd, depending on what the first one was called) placed letters of the alphabet.

Anyway, it's a pity a bit more humour can't be used in the face of adversity.  Eg- the next storm could be called Storm Grandpa's Real Bone Cracker.

Or...Colin

[Dextrous63]

Or...Colin

Or...Storm Colon Cleanser.

[Vlad]

Or...Storm Colon Cleanser.

Or Alan

[Dextrous63]

Or Alan Akbar, the evil wind from the east.

[Vlad]

Or Alan Akbar, the evil wind from the east.

Alan has a food outlet near me called Alan's Snackbar, I thought I should share that with you 

[klondike]

Well advertised for sure.

[Vlad]

Well advertised for sure.

Indeed, nice guy  he gave me a leaflet, telling me about an introductory lecture down at the community centre, given by the Ascended Master Ching Rampoche, who also runs the wet fish concession outside the job centre. It's where I learned the many paths of Buddhism ..interesting eh? 

[Dextrous63]

The many paths of Budweiser, surely?

[Vlad]

The many paths of Budweiser, surely?

Indeed ....  But I was hoping someone would bite and say, Tell us more oh Wise One' but no one did. It's hard work on here 

[Dextrous63]

Indeed .... But I was hoping someone would bite and say, Tell us more oh Wise One' but no one did. It's hard work on here

Tell us more oh Wise One

[Vlad]

Tell us more oh Wise One

Bloody outstanding...
Anyway, I know you have lots of questions so I will respond with a Q&A post...what's a Q&A I hear from a man in a beige cardigan sitting in third row.....well sunshine..get your popcorn out, sit back, this is going to be a long journey of enlightenment. 

Once you have all put some money behind the bar I will begin.......

[Scrumpy]

Once you have all put some money behind the bar I will begin.......

Will a couple of Euros and one Canadian two dollar coin do..?

[Vlad]

Will a couple of Euros and one Canadian two dollar coin do..?

Do for me mate, and while you are there I will have a large lager please...meanwhile..

Vlads Guide to Buddhism.

 In today's society, we can all be forgiven for feeling a little insecure.  These days you can't even pop down to the shops for a copy of 'Badger Owners Monthly' without the risk of winding up the victim of a brutal coshing or drive-by stabbing.  It's no wonder so many people are scared to go out alone.

Hello, I am Vlad and as a veteran of Princess Patricia's 1st Battalion Herbaceous Borderers  I've been specially trained to kill using nothing more than a raised eyebrow.  Failing that, I could easily smother any potential attacker with a sneer, and if it became absolutely necessary, I could even blind my assailant by licking out his eyeballs - although this is something I try to avoid  wherever possible, as it leaves a nasty taste in the mouth.  But sadly, not everyone can handle themselves as well as I can.  The urban jungle is a very different kettle of monkeys from any other theatre of war, and any passing stranger can be a potential threat.
To be honest, there was a time when even I felt uneasy about going out on my own.  Yeah, I know, hard to believe, isn't it?  But the truth is that after my discharge from the Army I would often barricade myself in my bedsit for weeks on end, surviving on a diet of dog food and pineapple chunks.  In fact, I became quite jumpy.  Every noise was a potential hazard, every footstep an assassin.  I could have very easily turned into some kind of nut, but thankfully salvation was just around the corner - for it was then that I discovered Buddhism and my outlook on life was transformed.
So, why am I telling you all this?  Well, Buddhism can transform your life too! Wanna know more?  Course you do.  That's why I've prepared this list of frequently asked questions to help you understand what all this Buddhist malarkey is all about...

[Scrumpy]

Where do you change into your red cape and black mask now there are no telephone boxes around...?

[Vlad]

Where do you change into your red cape and black mask now there are no telephone boxes around...?

Please wait....there is more....