Something exciting happened this week in the good old People's Post Office, and I can't wait to tell you all about it. I've been sworn to secrecy until it hits your telly screens, so I'll leave it at this for now...
We SIRtainly had fun when a SAINTly figure dropped by our branch asking about growth BONDS.
Morning people. Well, you might not be morning people, you might be evening people... in which case you probably won't be up yet. so sweet dreams. But morning people... well, good morning.
Another sunny weekend (is it cos I work indoors I never know it's sunny Monday to Friday) so me and the wife made the most of it and took the grand kiddies to the park. Fun was had by all, except when I tried my luck on the swings, and got semi-stuck.
Well, the kiddies thought it was hilarious. The wife was embarrassed, and me... well, I had a sore bottom for the rest of the day I can tell you.
Any park-related, or i that case, sun-related misdemeanors yourselves friends?
Ooh it's been a corker of a weekend. Me and the Mrs made it to a Jerk chicken festival, a thai food festival, the first match of the football season for Glossop North End (we drew) and did some plastering. Phew. I'm frankly exhausted and could do with going back to work for a rest.
Hope everyone's not too depressed about the sun-less summer and instead you'll all planning some lovely holidays in sunnier places.
You've probably seen our many adverts about stonkingly good foreign exchange, so I won't go on about that, but I would like some great ideas of a nice holiday.
Thinking of booking a suprise holiday for me and Mrs Ken, and can't think of where to go that's out of the obvious...
How do, all. Right. News first. Voting for the Best Post Office Branch competition has now finished, folks. It’s been a real pleasure looking at the amount of entries - there’s a lot of love out there, is all I can say. Amir says he saw me welling up and watched my bottom lip wobble with emotion, but I’ve had a sniffle, you see. He must be confused, poor lad. And he says that he's won his bet with Ted, because it’s proof I do have a soft side. I’ll have to have a word.
Anyway, after your entries are counted, one lucky winner will win £500 to donate to their charity, and we’ll have found out which branches will have won a Best Post Office award. Watch this (My) space.
In the meantime, let us in on your top-rated biccy in the Biscuit & Brew blog, or feel free to polish your one-liners with Amir, our resident Mister Smooth. Even see what fate has in store for you with Jill’s mystical powers of… newspaper reading. You can brush up on your jokes with Ted’s Joke of the Week, if you fancy. Well, I say ‘joke’...Oh, and post a thought or two here. It's always good to know what you lot are up to. That’s all for now. Stay tuned folks!
What do you do when you feel challenged in life? Well we live in challenging times and I have been feeling a little challenged myself of late. I have found that stillness helps. As does being in nature. Sometimes a cup of tea with a friend is just what the doctor ordered. Sometimes being alone works best. Challenge can herald a time of transofrmation and re-orientation in life. When we feel a little stuck then life has a habit of giving us a helping hand through a challenge. Do not get too addicted to challenge for it is not the only way you can or will grow. Want a challenge? OK, today do something really loving for someone. Want a tougher challenge? Do something really loving for yourself!
Well hello boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, dogs cats and other domestic animals...
What's happening with all of you lot?
Us down at the people's post office have been doing a little pre-spring cleaning. And you wouldn't believe the things we found...
Green feathers left over from Keith and Orville's visit. Glitter from when the good lady Joan Collins came in, and a worrying number of kit kats from when bungle popped his hairy head in.
We've also been busy selling our travel insurance, travel money and all holiday bits and bobs as everyone is getting ready for their summer hols.
Have you booked yet? Where are you off to?
The wife and I were considering a cookery holiday up in the lakes, or maybe kayaking in Argentina, but then I quite fancy a youth hostel in Wales to be honest.
Well the Ken'll Sort It competition may have now closed, and you'll soon find out who the lucky winner is, and what they wanted sorted, but in the meantime, please vote for your favourite Post Office in the Best Post Office awards...
Well hello there friends, there's a new competition in town, and it's all about your favourite Post Office branch.
Maybe it's how Dave & Sheila make your branch extra special by being the centre of gossip and fun, or maybe it's how your local branch has a genuine real life hero working there. It might even be because they carry on working like troupers despite all bad luck and unhappy bits. Well, whatever the reason, vote for your 'Best Post Office Branch' and make some kind people very happy.
Oh, and did I mention that you've got about a month to do it (closes 27th Feb) and the very best bit - if you vote, you could win £500 for the charity of your choice. No, really, £500! Not bad really for a couple of clicks of the mouse to share some love.
Anyway all the bits and bobs about it are at
www.bestpostoffice.co.uk.
Oh, there are voting forms in your branch too if you're not all interneted up.
Oh, and if you're not, did I mention we had smashing broadband packages...? We do, they're good stuff. By the way.
Guess what?! ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER THE COMPETITION!
Sorry, I had to shout that... there are not enough funny, weird, wonderful and actually possible for £1,500 entries yet...
GET EM IN! (Shouting seems to be the only way!)
If you're not sure what you might want Ken to sort it for you to do, here's a few suggestions:
- A doctor who themed fancy dress pool party for all your friends and family - Building a giant bumble bee climbing frame for the kids at your local primary school - Taking your colleagues to Alton Towers for the day, but making them go blindfold all day - Meeting your sporting / singing heroes (or even going for lunch) although the less obvious famous person the better! - Having your house painted top to bottom in your sporting colours - Having an advert in the local newspaper - just advertising you and how good you are at being you - Having hundreds of pounds worth of plants adorn your town or village, all in your favourite colour
Erm... I'm sure you lot can think of more wild wonderful, silly but realistic 'Sort its'.
Morning Kenny. Sorry to hear you're a bit miserable, so here are some jokes. They are really funny. Honest. Q.What's red and invisible? A.No tomatoes
Q.What's brown and sticky? A.A stick
A man walks into a bar with a steering wheel down his trousers. The barman says "excuse me sir, there appears to be a steering wheel down your trousers". The man replies "I know, it's driving me nuts".
Morning all. Hope the January blues aren't affecting you all as much as they seem to be here in our branch.
Amir's chat up lines haven't been bagging him any lovely ladies so he's taken to trying them out on the customers. Poor old Doris only came in for some travel insurance, but after some smooth moves from our Amir she went out having set up a date. He's 40 years her junior but that's not the problem... they'd planned a 'dancing on ice' style romantic soire, but not sure they let zimmer frames on the ice rink.
And then there's Jill. She's trying to keep the january blues away with bleach. Not sure what's got into her but I've never seen her as contented as when she's dusting, polishing, scrubbing and scouring. Still, I'm not complaining... the post office has never looked so gleeming and clean. Have a look at the videos for Jill's horoscopes... mystic Jill gives you a glimpse of your future in her regular video post.
But although we might be a bit down in the dumps what with the cold and the wet and the January moodiness, young Ted has never been happier. Hence his regular joke video. Have a look and if you think you can do better, tell us your favourite jokes too.
Anyway - I've got plenty to sort out so I'd better stop moaning. But I'd be glad of anything you can think of to cheer us up...
New year, and a new me - I've decided to do a number of things this year as new year's resolutions... I'm planning on eating a little more smiling a little more and high-fiveing the Post Office team every time I see them. Perhaps just in my head though.
What new year's resolutions have all you lot decided upon?
Happy New Year ! I'm going to America this month...I bought travel insurance from the post office for £29 and I'm insured for £10,000,000 just for accident and emergency fees alone! Thank you to the post office for a great peace of mind at a very reasonable price! xxx