Monday, 10 July 2017

A funny picture to start a happy week


[There are a couple of pictures of Roxie with her dad in the first comment. I hope we all have as happy a week as our Roxie!]

Friday, 7 July 2017

Here we have a few more interesting words


KLAZOMANIAC - someone who can only speak by SHOUTING

ARSLE - to move backwards.

ALIENILOQUENT – unable to keep to the point during a conversation.

MATUTOLYPEA – grumpy first thing in the morning.

APRICATE – to bask in the sun. 

SÓLARFRÍ - (Icelandic) time off work, given to staff to enjoy a sunny, warm day.

QUAALTAGH – (from old Manx) the first person you see after you leave your house.

THROTTLEBOTTOM - an inept, incompetent person who holds public office.


Pallottine informs us that today is World Chocolate Day. Let's celebrate!




Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Stylish travel - Aveiro

The train station in Aveiro, Portugal, is a work of art:



The rest of the place is a gem...










Tuesday, 4 July 2017

4th of July

Happy Independence Day!






.... and now, something for chocolate lovers: