Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Lucky guy

I hope this video plays properly. This was in the news in the UK today. Is this guy lucky or what?


A Russian truck driver has an amazing escape after crashing head-on into another lorry. He is thrown clear out of the front windscreen and walks away unhurt.

Monday, 24 September 2012

Getting into the surf

Shapeshifterbelly sent me these stunning pictures of waves in Hawaii.

Thank you, Shapeshifter.

I googled the photographer, Clark Little. Click on his name to visit his website, where there are many more great photos and lots of goodies.














Modern times


Sunday, 23 September 2012

Little architects

View_From_Here sent me these photos of horneros (Joao-de-barro in Brazil) building their nest. He dedicated  the series to Sleuth, who's keeping us posted on the building of her own nest!

Thank you, View.
















I found a nice slideshow on youtube which contains further shots of their efforts.

Saturday, 22 September 2012

Cool and funny pictures

I found some cool and some funny pictures on Facebook:






















Friday, 21 September 2012

I couldn't resist!

I succumbed to temptation... Here's a Romney joke:

Mitt Romney had a bad reaction to the fake tan he used for the Univision appearance and had to be admitted to hospital for observation.

He was a royal pain to the nurses because of his patronizing attitude.

None of the hospital staff wanted to have anything to do with him. They kept passing the buck when it was time to deal with Mitt.

A junior Hispanic nurse drew the short straw, bravely walked into his room and announced,

"I have to take your temperature."

After a few idiotic soundbites, he finally settled down, crossed his arms and opened his mouth.

"No, I'm sorry, but for this reading, I can't use an oral thermometer."

Mitt wasn't too happy, but eventually he rolled over and bared his behind. After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard her announce,

"I have to get something. Now you stay JUST LIKE THAT until I get back!"

She leaves the door to his room open on her way out. He curses under his breath as he hears people walking past his door, laughing.

After almost an hour, a doctor comes into the room.

"What's going on here?" asked the doctor. Angrily, Mitt answers,

"What's the matter, Doc? Haven't you ever seen someone having their temperature taken before?"

After a pause, the doctor replies,

"Yes, but never with a daffodil!"


Thursday, 20 September 2012

Another birthday - UPDATE

Our good friend Pallottine seems to have gone into hiding...

Hey, Irish, we know you're somewhere out there in Arizona and would like to wish you a very happy birthday!





UPDATE

Now we really have to kiss him... how could we possibly resist?

Pallottine, aged 2 years and 10 months