Posted By Lilian McCartney Hi folks, here is a wee poem (adpated from a tv advert from many moons ago, is there copyright on this??) that I send out at Christmas - and its getting near that time. It's meant as a lighthearted reminder at a busy time of year. You can add your own job titles, 2nd verse etc. It usualy goes down quite well and I get some humorous responses which means that at least they're thinking about taking care. Hanging your Decorations Sir Isaac Newton tells us why, an apple falls down from the sky, And from this fact it's very plain, that other objects do the same An Admin assistant, Personnel Officer or higher up, Invariably fall down not up So if you fell while hanging a banner You would travel in a downward manner So when you’re hanging your deccies up there Let your watchword be, 'TAKE CARE' Lilian

Posted By Bob Baynes Perhaps now its nearly Xmas time I can improve upon this rhyme, So here it is for good or bad, Improved I think, by just a tad. Sir Isaac Newton tells us why, An apple falls down from the sky, And from this fact it's very plain, That other objects do the same. Both lowly bod and higher up, Invariably fall down, not up. One mistake while hanging a banner You would travel in a downward manner. Don't stand upon a chair with wheels, Or you'll soon find out how it feels, To wake up sore and somewhat sadder, Much better to find a ladder. So as you put your dec's up there, Let your watchword be, 'TAKE CARE'. The challenge now, you must see, Is to respond in rhyme like me. Bob

Posted By Doug Russell Hang on, Bob. I thought the HSE were suppposed to have banned the use of ladders!?

Posted By LMR Why Sires and Mesdames 'tis this very subject that is the topic for myth of this month on the veritable HSE website . . . http://www.hse.gov.uk/myth/nov07.htm . . . Myth: Workers are banned from putting up Christmas decorations in the office Have a cool Yule!

Posted By Margia A useful verse, so thank you Lil For posting here with such good will. 'Cos Christmas-time would be a disaster If you're at home encased in plaster, Or lying in a hospital bed With swathes of bandage round your head. Let's hope our workers pay attention To our advice so well-intentioned. So pin the mistletoe over the door But try to do it from the floor.

Posted By Margia Oh yes - even though we speak in jest We really always know what's best For a worker who falls while hanging baubles Could get their employer into trouble!

Posted By Bob Baynes My rhme was slightly up the spout, Spellcheckers don't find what you leave out! RIL, A message nicely couched in rhyme May do some good and does no harm. Safety slogans aren't alluring, Some would find them downright boring. And a myth we've helped dispel That must have done some good as well. Perhaps this thread some has amused, So sorry if you're not enthused, You go your way, I'll go mine, The result, that is the bottom line. As long as we get safe across Who cares who uses just which horse? Regards, Bob Baynes

Posted By Karen Todd Christmas Cake Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of sugar 4 large eggs 2 cups of dried fruit 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of brown sugar Lemon juice Nuts Bottle of whiskey (or other preferred spirit) Method: 1. Check the whiskey (or alternative) for quality. 2. Take a large bowl. Check the whiskey again. 3. To be sure whiskey is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. 4. Turn on the electric mixer, beat 1 cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. 5. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar and beat again 6. Made sure the whiskey is still okay. Cry another tup. 7. Turn off the mixer. Break two leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. 8. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver, 9. Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity. 10. Next sift 2 cups to salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey. 11. Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add 1 table. Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find. 12. Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 180 degrees. Don’t forget to beat of the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window, check the whiskey again and go to bed!

Posted By Tabs DH - get a life. I go to work to enjoy myself as well as work. I doubt I am the only one with such a talent (in our office laughter can be heard on a regular basis, yet we hit all our KPI's and make our clients very happy, thank you). Workhouses are a thing of the past, I hope. Celebration of Christmas is an important part of my religious life and reminds me of my small place in life. As for affording it, yes we can - our economy is quite healthy despite us wasting all that time trying to be festive ...

Posted By angus emslie I don't suppose you have the original poem by any chance do you. We were trying to find it in it's whole original form.