Category: Humour

Love it or Hate it?

Apparently the Marmite factory in New Zealand had to close following the earthquake and now there is a shortage of the product, which is different, apparently, to the UK version. Thicker and stronger, I believe.

“An announcement by New Zealand’s leading manufacturer of the black sandwich spread, Marmite, has sparked “marmageddon” fears among Kiwis.”

Before Christmas a different version of the usual UK Marmite came out … I wonder how that compares?

In the 80’s in Australia we became accustomed to Vegemite, though it is but a poor substitute – but I have never tried the New Zealand version: can anyone add to this taste debate? Continue reading “Love it or Hate it?”

Money down the drain

It was JM’s post with his London bus picture (here) that got me thinking.

In these times of belt tightening, budget cutting and austerity I certainly wouldn’t be happy with what appears to be a very expensive advertising campaign informing locals of what they already know!

London bus

There is apparently also a ‘tube campaign’ and billboard ads… Continue reading “Money down the drain”

Forget-me-not

“Oh, no!” said Cyclo, “I’ve found a packet of seeds. Forget-me-nots. Have you forgotten to plant them?”

Haha!
The seeds were from the Alzheimer Disease Society: a freebee. A nice idea, but I didn’t need them.

My garden is full of Forget-me-nots which flower freely Continue reading “Forget-me-not”

The War of 1812

The nation plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, it seems that it has become a cause and has acquired the flavour of significance.

Apart from a couple of good songs and a pretty good flag I don’t see it.

This is my contribution to Mr. Mackie’s Poem contest and I shall post a link there.

Continue reading “The War of 1812”