Category: General

In the queue at the supermarket, the cashier told the older woman that she should
bring her own shopping bag because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment.
The woman apologized to him and explained,
“We didn’t have the green thing back in my day.”

The clerk responded, “That’s our problem today.
The former generation did not care enough to save our environment, they were useless at recycling”

He was right, that generation didn’t have the green thing in its day.
Back then, they returned their milk bottles,
pop bottles and beer bottles to the shop.
The shop sent them back to the plant to be washed
and sterilized and refilled,
so it could use the same bottles over and over.
So they really were recycled. (And you got money back on returned bottles) Continue reading “The Green thing (this is so true)”

Christopher – I saw this and thought of you – interestingly I think you understand the British/Aussie humour rather well! It made me chuckle and thought the chariot would enjoy it too

Linky thing from the BBC today discussing the differences between the English and German use of language – Apparently the Germans don’t have a word for ‘small talk’! Crikey!

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When OZ announced his competition for this month,

https://charioteers.org/2011/05/05/9th-photo-competition-may/

I realised that there was only one photograph that I wanted to enter. It would take time but I vowed that I would do my best

Unfortunately, I live in a country where we never quite know what the weather will do next and I only had the weekends. I knew that I could set off from Embra on a glorious and sunny day only to arrive at my destination, less than 70 miles away, in a howling gale with torrential rain and zero visibility. It’s what we Jocks have to endure and it goes a long way to explain our cheery view of life. Continue reading “Beauty Before Age”

We started off in the Kent countryside (your clue) saw a man fishing through the trees then a serpent coming out of the trees. We visited Australia and saw Ayres Rock, Africa, South America, North America (note the natives) Spotted a health and safety cactus (see the corks) and then we cae across Zeus with Europa on his back (Zeus is the white bull).

So where were we

(With a little help from her Poppop)

I have just been watching the Monaco Grand Prix. Once again we are told how very glitzy and blingy and expensive it all is.  Is this just to boost the ego of the commentators?

Having been to Monaco and the Grand Prix, I know that eating there can be very reasonable.  Taxes in Monaco are lower than in France and, although you can presumably go as wild as you want,  ordinary visitors do not need to bankrupt themselves.  I am sure that hotels put their prices up in Monaco and France, but Italy is only a few stops along the railway line with reasonably priced accommodation.  The only drawback there is the mass of Ferrari fans.

My son was amazed at being able to find lunch near the race track so affordable.  The other great benefit of Monaco is that everything is so crammed together that it is easier to spot drivers and other “celebs” moving around.  Tickets for the race itself are priced to suit all pockets.

So why this unnecessary emphasis on the luxury and glamour?  It must put ordinary F1 fans off going, which is a pity since it’s a great event and you’re not stuck at a circuit miles from the nearest town.

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