Friday, 13 January 2017

Last day in Munich

We're celebrating Billy's birthday today, then we'll board the coach to Paris later on, at 9 pm. It will be another looong journey... I'll be back blogging on Sunday. 








Emi is a champion at making funny faces, she makes us laugh and drool in equal measure.

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Bliss!

Emi had nice sleep on my chest. Only one day left to enjoy these smooches... Then we'll head home to some fresh snow, just as it starts to melt over here. We've been ok, as we were prepared for snow, but I feel sorry for the Greeks!






Wednesday, 11 January 2017

BMW!

I forgot to bring the memory card uploader for the iPad, so the photos taken with the camera will have to wait until we  get back home. We're going for a walk soon, to a huge BMW showroom. Little munchkin will come to take us there, then Sandra will go on one of her very long, very fast walks, we'll find our way back and meet everybody back home.

Ha! I took the iPad with me, so you can see the cars.









Pause for coffee and cake:






I'm not a car or motorbike enthusiast, but you-know-who likes boys toys! I enjoyed my fruit and nut cake with the nice cup of coffee... ;-)

Sunday, 8 January 2017

It's c-c-c-cold.....

We made it to Munich safely, after a very long, tiring journey. We're happy we didn't drive. It was lovely seeing Billy and Sandra again, and finally meeting Emi. She's gorgeous in person! We're about to go out, so we're very well wrapped up!












Friday, 6 January 2017

Munich, here we go!

We're travelling to Paris right now and then we'll have an overnight journey to Munich, arriving there around 9:15 am. We decided to go by bus, as it's snowing a lot in Bavaria, we don't have winter tyres and can't afford them at the moment. Motorists who get caught driving without them get a fine and a point on their licence. The bus company is German and the buses look very cheerful.


We're returning on the 13th, arriving home late the next day, then on Monday we have to pick up my nephew from the airport. He's the one studying in Dublin, who was treated to a lovely meal and a Christmas party by our dear IrishGirl. His visa expires on the 17th, but he has an interview at end of February at a college he'll attend next September, so he'll be staying with us until March.

Busy days ahead, but what I really really really want is to give this little person loads of smooches!





I will blog when I can, yes? Be good, peeps!  ;-)

Thursday, 5 January 2017

Countries excel at something, even if it's nasty!

Unfortunately, they labelled both commodities and gastronomy using the same colour, but you'll get the idea.

[Hey, 1sc, look at the USA: one of your pet peeves, eh?]


Wednesday, 4 January 2017

They could do it with their eyes shut (well, nearly!)

Back in 1947, LIFE magazine challenged ten comics artists to draw their creations twice, but they were blindfolded for the second attempt...











Tuesday, 3 January 2017

Saturday, 31 December 2016

Happy New Year!

Peter and I would like to wish all the readers of WTIOC a peaceful, prosperous, healthy 2017.


Friday, 30 December 2016

Ah, music!

The little girl was practicing the violin in the living room while her father was trying to read in the den.

The family dog was lying in the den, and as the screeching sounds of the little girl's violin reached his ears, he began to howl loudly.

The father listened to the dog and the violin as long as he could. Then he shouted above the noise, "Can't you play something the dog doesn't know?!"



Wednesday, 28 December 2016

Mixed emotions

There's something sad about this beautiful photograph...


Occupational hazard...

A woman took her dog to the parlor for a haircut and asked what it would cost. Being told that it would cost her $50, she was outraged.

"I only pay 30 bucks for my own haircut!" she said.

The groomer replied, "That may be true. But then you don't bite, do you?"