Sion Barry's World

A podcast on the Welsh Forgetter of the Year. TO HEAR THE BARDS in ACTION CLICK HERE, DIOLCH! BREAKFAST: Very good bowl of Branflakes THE WALK to WORK. SUN was radiating as I ambled down what was a POSTCARDESQUE River Taff Trail this morning. Was i-Podless so had the full symphony of bird song, interspersed with the chimes of the Clock Tower of Cardiff Castle. THE LUNCHBOX 4 salmon sandwiches(tinned variety)with a hint of lemon juice. 1 plum 1 banana 1 Toffee flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt. 2 Chocolate digestive biscuits. TRUST ME MY WIFE IS A MAGISTRATE. Biscuits went early, followed by the fruit then the sandwiches just before midday. Saving the yoghurt until later RANDOM THOUGHT 2021: THE opening of the first TESCO UNIVERSITY, where students are schooled in Tescology, is delayed after members of the ANTI-TESCO league chain themselves to supermarket trollies in the offices of the Vice-Chancellor, located at the end of the Frozen Food aisle of the new campus

THIS is my Addis Lunchbox ... I feel I have been neglecting it rather of late in my blog entries... really into my Random Thoughts at the moment. I have decided to enter my faithful old companion into the Addis Lunchbox B anana Holding World Championships. Here it is in training yesterday... and things are going fine. We have a strategy worked out and plan to increase the bananage by 1-2 a week over the next month. We have no plans to go up to the Andes (well, not yet) for any altitude training. WALK to Work. THE sun's reflection was dancing off the River Taff this morning as I headed down the Taff Trail, which follows the legendary River Taff into the centre of Cardiff. A tiny lady, who was well below 5ft tall, passed with her spaniel dog. Then a first on the Taff Trail for me... a discarded supermarket trolley up against a hedge! No squirrels again today, but came across two inquisitive Magpies. LUNCHBOX 4 ham sandwiches on granary bread 1 banana 1 plum 1 toffee flavoured Mull

BREAKFAST : Superb bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed cold milk. WALK to WORK : This didn't happen this morning as it is a Bank Holiday in the UK. However, will be out on pram patrol later taking our one month old daughter Isabella out for a very long walk. Lunch : Made a rather nice tomato soup yesterday, so we will have the remains later. Scout's honour I invented the car boot sale in 1957, but I would trade it all in for coming up with eBay RANDOM THOUGHT NORTH of England comedian Bernard Manning announces plans to perform in every remaining Red Telephone Box in the UK... starting with one near the town centre of Rochdale. His Red Telephone Box Tour of the UK is being billed as his greatest ever. However, before commencing big Bernard has to shed nearly two stones to ensure he can get into every venue, or to put it into context around 11 Yellow Pages. Bernard is currently writing new telephone box related material including, "I asked a Telephone Box to marry me

BREAKFAST : Delightful bowl of Branflakes with semi-skimmed milk. The Walk to Work. This didn't occur this morning due to the fact that I have a day off for working last Sunday... not that I am a Catholic priest or anything, but if I was I think I would be a pretty good one... stop blowing your own trumpet middle aged man! I have to be a bit more realistic I suppose, like if you cannot have triple glazing there is always double. Lunchbox has been washed, dried and stored away until being called into action again next week. RANDOM THOUGHT Going to church provides quite a good work out... with the standing, kneeling and sitting positions, interspersed with a little walk to go to Holy Communion. I used to go to church regular as clockwork, but always found the kneeling position the hardest of all. MY concern for the Vatican is that someone is going to try and sue them for damaged knees, especially if the church in question didn't have padded kneeling rests. HAVE a thrilling wee

MY daughter's feet . Isabella is approaching four weeks of age. Breakfast: Combination of Cornflakes and 1 Weetabix with semi-skimmed cold milk. THE WALK to WORK A bit tired as I left our humble abode, as Isabella was up half the night, but mercifully no rain. Down the Taff Trail which follows the River Taff and the cyclists were out in force again. A few ducks were on River Taff below, with the river istelf flowing nice and easily. LUNCHBOX 4 ham sandwiches on granary bread. 2 chocolate digestive biscuits 1 banana 1 plum 1 vanilla flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt A nice lick of paint and this room will look as good as new Biscuits were first to go, followed by the banana and the plum just after 11.20am. Had the sandwiches at midday, with a yoghurt finale RANDOM THOUGHT Congratulations to the Musical Chairs team of Kaycee Wyoming who last week won the American Championships. They will now represent the USA in the World Musical Chairs Championships in the South of France next spri

BREAKFAST: Was in the gym at 6.44am this morning.... first time in a month. Returned to have a swell bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed milk. THE WALK to WORK THE rain and wind tested by umbrella handing skills to the limit this morning. Down the Taff Trail and the home of Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Sophia Gardens, was looking particularly sad this morning. A cyclist waved as she passed me on the trail, turned out to be work colleague Anna Morrell . She later explained how she dreads passing pedestrians on the trail sporting i-Pods... good to get a cyclist perspective for a change! THE lunchbox: 1 plum 1 organic banana. 4 chicken sandwiches on granary bread 1 Toffee flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt 1 slice of Chocolate Crunch made by Plugs of Trumpton PLEASE don't panic it's only a fire drill! Was feeling rather hungry this morning on the account of being all macho and going to the gym at such an early hour. Chocolate Crunch went first, followed by the banana and then t

BREAKFAST: Marvellous bowl of Cornflakes with cold semi-skimmed milk. The Walk to Work. Sun was really trying to break through (fair play), but even with clear blue skies there was the odd drop of rain... well that's the UK for you! Down the Taff Trial into the centre of Cardiff and it was cyclist mania this morning. And at last more on the wildlife front, noted two fierce looking ravens foraging for food on the river bank, as well as quite a few chilled out ducks on the River Taff below. The immaculate groomed white Husky passed me with his owner. LUNCHBOX... 1 banana 1 plum 4 chicken sandwiches on granary bread 1 toffee flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt 1 slice of coconut cake made by Plugs of Trumpton. THIS oven could do with a good clean! Went for the cake first (and why not!), followed by the banana and then the plum. Sandwiches were rapidly demolished just before midday. Yoghurt will go shortly. RANDOM THOUGHT 2333: Adam and Eve are brought back to life (don't ask me ho

To hear a little sketch about First Minister for Wales Rhodri Morgan being hypnotised pleased click here To hear the Rhodri Morgan v Sir Terry Matthews golf challenge sketch on this blog on April 4th click here Breakfast: A very successful combination of Cornflakes and 1 Weetabix with semi-skimmed cold milk THE WALK to WALK. Little bit of rain in the air as I headed down the Taff Trail which meanders its way in unison with the River Taff into the centre of Cardiff. The river was moving rapidly this morning... well wouldn't you after so much rain? No squirrels again today, but a greyhound dog, sporting a nice jacket, passed me with his owner. The Lunchbox 4 chicken sandwiches on granary bread 1 plum 1 banana 1 Cherry flavoured Muller light yoghurt 1 piece of fruit cake... made by Plugs. I only bet once a year on the Grand National Had the slice of cake first, then all the fruit. Sandwiches only just made it to midday before going the same way. Had the yoghurt last. RANDOM THOUGHT 7

BREAKFAST: Totally awesome bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed milk. WALK to WORK: Wind was howling this morning as I set off for work. Torrential rain last night... I know this because I got drenched in it. Down the River Taff Trail which follows what was a very strong flowing River Taff this morning into the centre of Cardiff. Enjoyed having to dodge branches of overhanging trees, which were happily being blown inside out. Not seen a Squirrel all week, but a few ducks were on te river below Not heard this for quite a while: Has anyone got change of 10p? Lunchbox: 4 sausage sandwiches... the remains of bangers of mash made by my father-in-law last night... the truly sensational Timbo of the village of Trumpton. 1 apple 1 banana 2 Rich tea biscuits 1 Toffee flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt WHAT Happened to the food old chap? Rich tea biscuits went first, then all the fruit, then the sandwiches and the yoghurt last.. Amen! RANDOM THOUGHT 2099: THE average age of bowlers globally reac

BREAKFAST: Bowl of Cornflakes with semi-skimmed milk THE WALK TO WORK. Was threatening to pour down, but it didn't materialise, but had my brolly just in case. It was all sedate along the River Taff Trail , until about half way down when a Doberman rushed passed me at a tremendous speed. Having travelled some 100 yards ahead of me, he turned and charged back towards me... was feeling a tad nervous, but decided the best policy was to stay nice and relaxed. Fortunately he passed me with no incident. Relieved, I walked on and turned up my i-Pod listening to the music of Gil Scott-Heron. However, it was only a few minutes later before the Doberman rushed passed me again.... he must have been looking for his owner. That was the last I saw of him. Lunchbox 1 banana 1 apple 4 ham sandwiches on granary bread. 1 Cherry flavoured Muller Light Yoghurt 2 Rich Tea Biscuits TELL you what those Seagulls real give me the creeps.! Rich Tea Biscuits were first to go.. .then went fruit mad again

BREAKFAST: Rather good bowl of Cornflakes with cold semi-skimmed milk. Also made breakfast in bed for my wife Petra... who was sleeping with our 2 week ago baby Isabella. At 7.30am I decided to make a rhubarb crumble ..... not too bad as it turned out. The rhubarb was provided from the allotment of Timbo of the village of Trumpton The Walk to Work: Down the legendary Taff Trail with leads into the centre of Cardiff in Wales. All quiet on the River Taff below, with just a few ducks making an appearance. Two young women then passed me on their bikes... they were going nine to the dozen speaking in German _ and why not. The Lunchbox. 1 plum 1 banana 4 salmon sandwiches (tinned variety) with a hint of lemon juice.. oh yes! 2 Rich Tea biscuits. 1 apple I was going to bake a cake this afternoon, but we only had a bloody power cut for four hours! Biscuits went first, followed by all the fruit, had the sandwiches just before midday. Random Thought Today's swop: Iran and Iraq, but with a

AS promised a very silly song about a bear who resides in a cave. C LICK HERE to HEAR the BEAR's TALE BREAKFAST: It was three Weetabix with cold milk. The Walk to Work Very pleasant as I headed down the Taff Trail. The River Taff below was again extremely peaceful. A few more people were walking the trail this morning as they headed into the centre of Cardiff. On the river were two regal Swans with their heads submerged in search of an early morning feed. THE Lunchbox: 4 salmon sandwiches (tinned variety), with a hint of lemon juice on granary bread 1 banana 1 apple 2 Rich Tea biscuits 1 small container of a cut up plum and kiwi fruit... no Muller Light Yoghurt today as I didn't buy enough from the supermarket. Sorry love we don't do reserved tables... try the high street for that Biscuits were first to go, followed by fruitmania... sandwiches were gone just after midday. RANDOM THOUGHT Boss: If you need any help just come into my office between 12-1pm any day of the wee

BREAKFAST : Had to be a three Weetabix with semi-skimmed cold milk THE RETURN of the WALK to WORK. Yes, after eight days paternity leave (you big girl's blouse! ) it was back to earning some corn this morning. For the first time in my life I kissed my wife and baby Isabella goodbye. I would probaby have kissed the milkman too, but we don't have one. Nice start, until I open the front door to be confronted by a huge cloud burst . With good umbrella handling skills it was off towards the Taff Trail which leads into the centre of Cardiff following the course of the River Taff, which was unconscious like this morning. Didn't pass a single soul for the majority of the trail. On the river below was a mum and dad duck with five ducklings in tow. Just before leaving the trail I came across the immaculately groomed white Husky and his proud owner, who I have passed so many times before. Lunchbox.... rocking and rolling this morning. 4 ham and tomato sandwiches on granary bread. 2

Final day of paternity leave today. Had eight in all. Have to say it has been harder than if I was in work.... but great exercise and magic time with Isabella! Great success taking Isabella out for a walk in her pram yesterday. We walked for nearly two hours and she didn't cry once... probably because she was asleep. I don't know they call this a five star hotel and the bloody hair dryer doesn't work! RANDOM THOUGHT 2090: The first 10 foot tall human is born in Peru. At the age of five he reaches 5ft 5 inches and is given the nickname the Little Andes . Have a great and not uptight weekend!

FIND below a podcast about Mr Economically Inactive . He claims quite a bit of benefit from the UK Government each week, but he is very much active in the black economy as a "Bloody marvellous plasterer , where he can earn up to £500 tax free a day. Here is a picture of his trusty trowel. For legal reasons we cannot show his face... okay that's a load of nonsense the reality is that: 1. He does quite a bit of work for me... cash in hand like , so that sort of makes me an accomplice. 2. He is the hardest bloke in Cardiff and if he thought I was taking the "Michael" he would be around like a shot (well after last orders down the pub anyway) to fill my face in. Anyway will you all please join me in giving a Sion Barry's World warm debut welcome to Mr Economically Inactive. CLICK HERE TO HEAR HIM Big thank you to all at work for the flowers .

THIS is my 100th entry since starting this blog at the end of December.... "Oh yeah like I'm really interested!" Have had approaching 4,000 people on the blog... okay so 3,999 are me... the other is recieving 24-hour care, but hoping that Ian Courtney of Penarth will make a full recovery. STILL scaling the heights of Mount Paternity Leave ... progess was slowed yesterday for quite a few hours by an all consuming wind and plenty of tears storm... this had nothing to do with poor day time television! Yes parenthood doesn't come with a manual, but it's a new day today and we have already made some progress. Walk to Work ... this will not happen again until Monday.... but we will be out this afternoon taking Isabella for a walk in her pram, which is Pliko Pramette. Lunch? Was thinking of doing some bruschetta... have some nice olive oil from Italy, fresh basil and tomatoes. The above is how I hope it will turn out. Random Thought. Oldest living relative is my gre

HELLO this is Tuesday and not Monday as advertised above, need to work out how to change the timing on my blog as it is set to Los Angeles time AS promised a little podcast on hypnotherapy. I am going to count from one to ten and when I reach ten click here to go into a deep sleep

NO walk to work today, but plenty up and down our stairs at home as I commence week two of paternity leave... right on dadio! Community midwife came around this morning, as I plunged into kitchen activities preparing meals... will cook a nice salmon tonight with mash potato, with roasted on the vine tomatoes and purple sprouting brocolli _ courtesy of the 10 out of 10 Timbo of the delightful village of Trumpton. Lunchbox... HAVING seen six days of active duty at the Birthing Centre at Caerphilly Miners' Hospital as a foot rest for Petra while feeding Isabella... it is back home, washed and stored away... it is letting its hair down before resuming normal duties next week when I return to work. The midwife team at the Birthing Centre at Caerphilly are truly sensational! OH my God my laptop has fallen in love with a speed camera! If this get's out I'm finished! RANDOM THOUGHT 2030: The inaugural world exam cheating championships are held in Bristol, England. 5 contestan

STill on paternity leave and have been busy in the kitchen this morning making a arrabiata pasta sauce, a leek and potato soup and a tomato one as well. Have to say I am quite pleased with my efforts, will allow to cool and will then freeze. Lunchbox: Still performing heroics as a foot rest for Petra while breast feeding Isabella at the Caerphilly Miners' Hospital... they are coming home tomorrow. Sorry mate I'm a plasterer not a painter RANDOM THOUGHT . TV EXECUTIVE: So what you got Tommy the network is on my back, they want a blockbuster, the advertisers are squeezing them so tight! Tommy: I think I've got it. TV EXECUTIVE: Okay shoot Tommy I haven't got all day. Tommy: Under water darts. TV Executive: Get out my office you bloody fool!

As promised a little podcast, dedicated to my 3 day old daughter Isabella. It's all about migraines, almond slices and from what I can remember hotel room service. CLICK HERE TO HEAR IT

Just back from the hospital in Caerphilly, which is still going up in my estimation. The castle right bang in the centre of the town, is truly awesome. Tomorrow on this blog a podcast dedicated to my 3 day old daughter Isabella . It's all about migraines, slices of Almond cake and room service . STILL on paternity leave, so no walk to work this morning. Lunchbox. Still doing a sterling job as a foot rest for Petra while breast feeding Isabella.. that's Spanish or Italian right mack? When the lunchbox was sent to me from above by the tupperware gods in the circles of enlightenment (look in March or was it February's archives if you want to find out more) I would never have guessed it would have proved to be such a multi-tasking lunchbox. Hello, my name is George...enjoying the party? Now let's get this right your are my mother's second cousin? No, first? Random Thought. 5.27am : The Romanian Government's bid to stage the world vampire Olympics is boosted whe

Just back from the Miners' Hospital in Caerphilly. (nearly midnight UK time) Been there since 10am with my wife Petra and our adorable 2 day old baby Isabella (who weighed in at 6 pounds and 11.5 ounces. Petra is staying overnight, but hope to be all home by the weekend. So no walk to work today, as I am on paternity leave. All those miners who once worked in the coal mines of South Wales would probably laugh themselves silly at the thought of having time off because the "missus has had a little one like." Have to say I am a bit tired, but poor Petra is truly exhausted, hardly any sleep in two days, but she is doing brilliantly. LUNCHBOX... Was plunged into action, containing an extremely large fruit salad, which I made for Petra this morning, containing strawberries, two cut up, but mentally sound kiwi fruit, and a whole load of pineapple. THE Lunchbox was pressed into action this evening as a foot rest for Petra as she cradled Isabella in her arms on the rocking cha

NO Walk to Work, lunchbox or Random Thought today. Instead something magical... Isabella, our first child. Born at 1.55am at the birthing centre at Caerphilly Miners' Hospital.