Back to the '70's

Dear ALFs (Advernturers and Lovers of Fun),

Last week proved to be another grim one financially with Eddie George blinking into the cameras like a rabbit in the headlights of an onrushing truck and sundry government ministers lining up to tell us the current conditions represent the worse seen since the extintion of neaderthal man.

Maybe this was what the 1970's were like!

If so there is good news for all adventure lovers (and music lovers incidentally). Just think about how much enjoyment these following 3 icons of that bygone era have brought mankind:-

The Frisbee.

Simple but effective and in an economic downturn it represents hours of low cost fun and exercise. You know how it starts; on the beach at a reasonable distance from your mate with the ephasis on accuracy and skill. Gradually the throws get harder and wilder and the distance between the two players further apart. Underarm flicks and backhand discus throws that go horribly wrong and land in someone else's picnic are all part of the fun. Finally some random dog gets it and runs away with it. What could be more fun in a recession (OK except perhaps finding a job................nah not really!). So sell your last few Lloyds Bank shares and buy a frisbee today from XSFashion.com.

The Skateboard

The original tiny platform with small rubber wheels and a guaranteed broken arm if you attempted anything radical has evolved! Check out the range of mountain boards now available and recreate some of the madness of the 70's on today's busy roads (writer accepts no liability for foolhardy behaviour that this comment may seem to be being encouraging!). Alternatively find a mountain. If you are an ex banker reading this post then why not buy a power kite as well and try and make it all the way down Threadneedle Street whilst waving cheerily to your old bosses.

Hawaiian Tropic

However bleak things get in the economy sitting in the sun remains free and such low cost recreational time will be greatly enhanced by the banana and coconut smell of a genuine classic. Spring is round the corner after all and after last years blip, global warming will surely once again be providing the UK with some toasty weather.
If you're planning to strike or man any picket lines this summer then don't be a redneck! Slap it on and retain your self esteem and credibility.

What fun this year promises to be without work to distract us!

M