Bob's Big Coconuts Gag

Vicster has always been a bit paranoid about her health.

A bang on the head, or a mild headache, is an indication that she probably has a brain tumour. A gammy toenail means she will probably have her leg surgically removed by the Doctor. A wasp sting will probably induce an allergic reaction severe enough to swell her head to twice its normal size and kill her.

I love my wife.

So a report in The Sunday Times about the increased risk of breast cancer for daughters of mothers who were given anti-miscarriage drugs in the early 1970's pushed the usual paranoia button. Thankfully Vic's mum and dad are staying with us this week, so Vic was able to ask her mum about it and have it confirmed that there was no additional risk to her.

During this conversation, Bob managed to comment - under his breath - on Ann's boobs during her pregancy with Vic.

"They were like a big pair of coconuts..." said Bob.

"Hard and hairy!"

It's Bob's best ever joke.

Another Giant-Killing

Oxford United continued their run of glory with their fifth away win on the trot. A fine giant-killing Worthington Cup second round victory at Premiership Charlton. With no score after 120 minutes of play, it went to the dreaded penalties, and up popped the mighty Jefferson Louis to put the winner into the net. 6-5 was the final tally. Considering Jefferson was playing for Thame just a few months ago, his goal must rank as the most exciting football moment for Thame since the "Thame Boys" St. George flag was seen draped over the advertising hoardings on the halfway line at the England versus Argentina World Cup match.

Jefferson was quoted on Radio Five Live this morning as saying it could be "the start of The Jefferson Louis Era".

That would make a great blog spot name.