Zebedee Magic Roundabout Time for Bed Once upon a time, in the magical world of the Magic Roundabout, Zebedee was getting ready for bed. Zebedee was a friendly and lovable character known for his spring-like body and his magical powers. Every night, before going to bed, Zebedee would perform a special bedtime routine. First, Zebedee would hop and bounce around his bedroom, making sure to loosen up his springs and get rid of any excess energy from the day. It was always a fun sight to see Zebedee bouncing around, bringing smiles to the faces of his friends. Next, Zebedee would take a soothing bath in his giant teacup.

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Next, Zebedee would take a soothing bath in his giant teacup. The water in the teacup was magically warm and fragrant, creating a relaxing environment for Zebedee to unwind after a long day of adventures. He would pour bubbles into the teacup and let them float around him, creating a magical and peaceful atmosphere.

Time for Bed, said Zebedee November 15, 2013

Zebedee has just boinged onto my TV screen on his big-spring lower body and told us all that it is “time for bed”. I concur Zebedee. Good night everyone!

For those of you who are not of UK origin and of “a certain age”, Zebedee was a character on the BBC Children’s TV Program The Magic Roundabout. At the end of the program (5 minutes of oddly surreal kids entertainment) more often than not Zebedee would arrive (if not already present as part of the narrative arc) and announce “Time for Bed” and that would be the end of the program. I won’t go into the rest of the details but for those of us who grew up with it, Dougal, Florence, Brian, Zebedee and Ermintrude the cow were large in our childhood. Dylan though was odd…

Well, for me it is “Time for Bed” children. I started working in IT almost exactly 24 years ago on the 13th November 1989, arriving wearing my new (cheap) suit with (shiny) briefcase clutched in my hand at a (tatty) office block in Bristol owned by the NHS. It housed their regional computer department for the South West of England.
And on the 15th November 2013, I will exit a much plusher office, no suit on, no briefcase, and I will go home and, for many complex reasons, I will “retire”. This does not mean I will stop working in IT and it *may* result in me being a more regular blogger and more of a teacher than I have been for 2 years, but let’s just see, Boys and Girls.

What it does mean is I am stopping doing the 2 hour commute into and out of London every day, wasting my life. It means I am not signing up for 6 months on a single project on the basis of a couple of 30 minute interviews. I am also not signing up for 4 weeks and then finding it becomes six months – as when that happens it is *always* 6 months of misery trying to undo the work of a dedicated hoard of hopeful but under-skilled youngsters being forced to do a job they lack the training for by people who should not be allowed anywhere near management positions (as they see “management” as a way to gauge their importance, polish their egos and garner more cash – rather than as a role that should encompass “nurturing, developing, admonishing and making the most of your team(s)”.). It means I won’t have to play by corporate rules any more, which is good as I am finding it harder and harder and harder to do that without coming home and being really quite mean to my cat, and she does not deserve that as she is friendly and quite forgiving really. Neither does my wife deserve it, but if I am mean to her, she punches me.

What I do hope will happen is that, after a couple of months to get a few things sorted, I will continue to get the odd call I seem to get about once a month where someone would like me to just help out with a specific problem. Occasionally I have been able to say “yes” and it has been interesting and enjoyable, but usually I have been in the middle of one of the situations that resulted in my rant above and have had to say no. If I do get the calls, it will be great. I would like to earn enough so I can still do the conferences and present and meet people and talk about interesting problems and drink beer. If not, I have a lot of other things I want to have a crack at.

So I am not sure what awaits me now. But I am “retired”. I have calculated that from now to my demise I can afford to buy a tin of beans every day until I die. Plus some bread, so beans on toast is possible. That is enough. I did not retire 9 months ago (as was my original plan) so, as a result, now I can afford once a week to buy a very cheap bottle of wine. Something better than Blue Nun. If I get more work, I could step up to beans and cheese on toast. Hmmmm!

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Once Zebedee was nice and clean, he would put on his favorite pair of cozy pajamas. These pajamas were made of soft, fluffy material that felt like a warm hug. Zebedee loved how comfortable they were and how they made him feel safe and snug. After getting dressed, Zebedee would head to his bedroom and turn down the lights. He had a collection of twinkling star-shaped lights that he would switch on, creating a soft and dreamy ambiance in his room. The gentle glow of the stars helped Zebedee relax and prepare for a restful night's sleep. Before climbing into his bed, Zebedee would spend a few minutes meditating. He would sit in a lotus position, close his eyes, and focus on his breath. This meditation helped Zebedee clear his mind and release any lingering worries or thoughts from the day. It was a peaceful practice that allowed him to enter a state of tranquility. Finally, Zebedee would climb into his bed, which was also a giant spring. He would bounce a few times, enjoying the familiar sensation and the gentle rocking motion. With a smile on his face, Zebedee would close his eyes and drift off to sleep, ready to embark on new adventures in dreamland. In the world of the Magic Roundabout, bedtime was a cherished and magical time for Zebedee. It was a time to unwind, relax, and prepare for a new day ahead. With his special bedtime routine, Zebedee ensured that he would have sweet dreams and wake up refreshed and ready for whatever the Magic Roundabout had in store for him..

Reviews for "Sweet Slumber at the Zebedee Magic Roundabout"

1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Zebedee magic roundabout time for bed". The story was confusing and didn't flow well. The characters were not engaging and the animation was not up to par. Overall, it felt like a rushed and poorly executed production. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a quality children's show.

2. Mark - 1 star - I couldn't stand "Zebedee magic roundabout time for bed". The plot was nonsensical and seemed to jump from one random event to another without any coherence. The voice acting was also unbearable, with exaggerated and annoying voices that made it difficult to enjoy the show. I was really disappointed and felt like I wasted my time watching this.

3. Emily - 2 stars - "Zebedee magic roundabout time for bed" just didn't click with me. The animation style was too simplistic and the story lacked depth. It felt like a cheap attempt to capitalize on a beloved classic. The characters were one-dimensional and the humor often fell flat. I would recommend parents to look for better options for their children's entertainment.

4. John - 1 star - I found "Zebedee magic roundabout time for bed" to be incredibly boring. The pacing was slow and there was no real excitement or adventure to keep me engaged. The dialogue was dull and the jokes were not funny at all. I would not recommend this show to anyone looking for a captivating children's program.

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