The Vousden Column

Dec 09 2009

Thought for the Day
Never get into an argument in a tent – it’s difficult to storm out and slam the flap

Tiger’s Troubles

Before getting into the meat of this week’s discussion I feel obliged to mention Tiger, en passant, if only to explain why his apparent marital difficulties will not be getting a lengthy airing here. Newspapers, magazines, websites and even TV broadcasters are having a field day, speculating, discussing and commenting on his recent dramas – and also, incidentally, having a rare old time making really poor jokes about the world’s number one preferring to hit an iron rather than a wood, after colliding with a fire hydrant and then a tree. (more…)

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Surprise! (or not)

Dec 07 2009

We don’t want to get it wrong this Christmas…treeIf you’re ordering something from us as a Christmas present, please let us know so we don’t put our foot in it. We accidentally spoilt a surprise recently and it ruined everyone’s day. On the order form there’s a special instructions box that you can use for anything (not just for delivery messages) so please tell us if you want us to use stealth mode.

Another reason to tell us you’re buying as a present is so we can start the warranty on Christmas Day.

Just so you know, when you order on the website it’ll trigger an automatic acknowledgment email back to you, followed by another receipt message and finally a courier tracking message (that makes us sound like stalkers. We’re not).   We also need a phone number, but please tell us not to call you if this might give the game away.  We’re naturally a bit gobby, but we can do subterfuge too.

If all this makes a web order too risky, you can always place an order by telephoning us on 01227 712288, Monday to Friday, 9 til 5.

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Whose shoes are these?

Dec 05 2009

guess who

Shouldn’t be too tricky.

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Tiger in trouble

Dec 02 2009

A new precedent was set today and it has implications for all golfers. Tiger Woods was fined $99 for one instance of careless driving. Had this policy been in place before, both Arnie and Seve would have paid more in fines than they made in prize money.

We think the Florida police are not being fair. They should at least give Tiger the chance to redeem himself with an inspired up and down…

Tiger driving carelessly

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The Jane Colby Caption Competition

Dec 01 2009

By popular request (well, Jane requested it, and we’re sure she’s popular), please post your captions below for Geoff Waterhouse’s wonderful Ho Ho HoKart illustration. Dozen Titleists to the best. Entries close at the end of the month. We’ll work out how to decide the winner later. Seat of the pants stuff, this.

HO HO HO KART

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Ho Ho HoKart

Dec 01 2009

A Happy Christmas to all from GoKart

You’ll note, due to GoKart’s light weight and aerodynamic properties, that only ONE reindeer is required. We’ve had issues with the reindeer unions but a few carrots got us out of it.

Ho Ho HoKart

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