Monthly Archives: June 2008

Rhyming lesson – English style

Posted on June 25, 2008 by

I had to laugh when I read this the other morning as it perfectly illustrates the differences we have with the language here. It shows how we North Americans (on occasion) bastardise pronunciation of the English language (I have to … Continue reading →

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My sentiments exactly

Posted on June 24, 2008 by

Double sided tape also works well when wanting to hem trousers….

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Stupid dog smile

Posted on June 23, 2008 by

I am a dog person through and through. The first 9 years of my life I grew up with a basset hound (see below – sorry it’s a picture of a picture but check out that kick ass 70′s green … Continue reading →

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They’ve been workin’ on the rail road…

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

  Okay so this picture sort of resembles some sort of ultra sound so I might need to explain it.  In the picture there is a giant floodlight, three men and two jackhammers ….bear in mind this picture was taken … Continue reading →

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One helluva burger

Posted on June 18, 2008 by

If you’ve been craving a flame grilled Wagyu Beef, white truffles and an Iranian saffron and truffle bun than today is your lucky day as Burger King officially starts serving the world’s most expensive burger.  Further to my post a while … Continue reading →

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Randomly placed ladders and lonely birds

Posted on June 16, 2008 by

I work in a fairly unique office (gastro pub converted to an office on a very residential street) and have learned over the while I have been her to expect just about anything from falling ceilings (apparently this happens in … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day, 100th Post day and my half birthday

Posted on June 15, 2008 by

Yes it is Fathers day here in the UK too…still not sure why they celebrate Mothers day (or Mothering Sunday) on a different day here as it makes it hard for us foreigners to find an appropriate card when our … Continue reading →

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How to fit in when riding an escalator in London

Posted on June 13, 2008 by

In order for all 8 million of us in London to live together in harmony there are some basic ‘social rules’ that (most) Londoners (and foreigners who think they are Londoners like moi) tend to follow. And, with tourist season … Continue reading →

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Fancy a cuppa?

Posted on June 10, 2008 by

I have always loved tea, even from a young age (under  10) I would sit down with my great aunts for a much needed tea and cookie break (although to be fair back then it was basically a milkly sugar … Continue reading →

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Red Bull Flugtag – Hyde Park **update

Posted on June 8, 2008 by

Yesterday we had a great day out with the hubbie and I and two of our best friends here. We attended the second annual Red Bull Flugtag competition in Hyde Park. The Red Bull Flugtag is a competition which people … Continue reading →

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