Yesterday's photo was quite powerful but depressed a number of readers. Today I decided to cheer you up by showing you what the most popular drinks look like under a microscope. Choose your favourite tipple, which can be made into actual wall pictures, bar accessories, scarves and other stuff. The site where I found them has a number of goodies.
Mrsgunka had a Christmas scare when Ray was suddenly ill and had to be taken to hospital. Fortunately, Ray is making good progress.
Today is their 53rd wedding anniversary and although they won't be physically together, their hearts will be as close as ever.
Let's accompany Mr & Mrsgunka on a trip back to 1958, when they tied the knot.
Eisenhower was the president of the United States, Khrushchev was the leader of the USSR and Harold MacMillan was the UK Prime Minister.
1958 saw the birth of NASA and of the John Birch Society.
South Pacific was the top grossing movie and The Bridge on the River Kwai won 7 Academy Awards, including best picture.
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward were also married in 1958:
The world of fashion, from the December issue of Vogue:
People drove very big cars:
These two songs topped the Billboard charts:
Dear Mrsgunka, you and Ray saw many changes over all these years together, but the best thing is what hasn't changed: Your enduring love for each other.
I think we had enough Christmas and holiday themed posts, so let's have a laugh. View_From_Here sent me this joke:
NORWEGIAN VIRGIN
Olof Swenson, out in his pasture in northern Minnesota, took a lightning-quick kick from a cow... right in his crotch. Writhing in agony, he fell to the ground.
As soon as he could manage, he took himself to the doctor. He said: “How bad is it Doc? I'm going on my honeymoon next veek and my fiance, Lena, is still a virgin - in every vay.”
The doctor told him “Olof, I'll have to put your willy in a splint to let it heal and keep it straight. It should be okay next week, but leave it on there as long as you can.”
He took four tongue depressors and formed a neat little four-sided splint and taped it all together... quite an impressive work of art.
Olof mentioned none of this to Lena, married her and they went on their honeymoon to Duluth.
That night, in the Motel 6, Lena ripped open her blouse to reveal her beautiful,untouched breasts. She said: “Olof... you' re the first vun! No vun has EVER seen deez.”
Olof immediately dropped his pants and replied: “Look at dis, Lena ... still in DA CRATE!”