tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35540155727212886672024-03-13T16:19:37.114+13:00Light 'N Funny..........Plus OpinionJokes, thoughts and experiences...RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.comBlogger989125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-30020778991845610032023-10-03T12:00:00.002+13:002023-10-04T19:44:53.448+13:00Observations<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaTiU50OjIRFlDWmcdpdWufzYHRxuepko4JJz9ZJJ42NjhvtYdfcgjiKNT6Q19rDx_qnqJUQqKQ34vy_cMCDo5JdSf7IgU0Bijas10ZiD5FH-YCCKfTT9qk0EEPsiyz3ah5j7p2LG-fr6P2uekVOUtWKn1KDYQ9Ona5oaBKs7eXuSYE9kizz3aoNU2I0/s320/nrlw.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSaTiU50OjIRFlDWmcdpdWufzYHRxuepko4JJz9ZJJ42NjhvtYdfcgjiKNT6Q19rDx_qnqJUQqKQ34vy_cMCDo5JdSf7IgU0Bijas10ZiD5FH-YCCKfTT9qk0EEPsiyz3ah5j7p2LG-fr6P2uekVOUtWKn1KDYQ9Ona5oaBKs7eXuSYE9kizz3aoNU2I0/s1600/nrlw.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p>Appreciating the wonderful world around us has a calming effect on our soul. </p>If there is one thing worse than not being clever it is thinking that you are.<p></p><p>Rebelliousness is destabilising, mindless conformity is too easily manipulated. </p><p>Intelligence needs to be moderated by humility if it is to be of true value.</p><p>Troubles are inevitable, self pity is optional.</p><p>Romantic love should never be taken for granted for it can be lost too easily. </p><p>True contentment is being satisfied even if some of our needs or desires are not met.</p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-60131958989503609352023-09-10T19:00:00.000+12:002023-09-10T19:21:37.373+12:00Simple Knitted Doll<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSvkzaN2K_jrYQ116Fn1so78RnnmTk_i0E3D9EpLpY0t3L8GGHNaKGdMAy1Ywu72F6WH05usOqKViFuoGnln1lDKaniyzBJ5rinPQD8_Wo_s-YWeJf1Sz984NgAAR1vj5bbp3U1klNJKXAXX2Pg_eahZ88NiCxXAhEDXdc57f03G0ZtO9E9W6jkexsS0/s320/Knit.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSvkzaN2K_jrYQ116Fn1so78RnnmTk_i0E3D9EpLpY0t3L8GGHNaKGdMAy1Ywu72F6WH05usOqKViFuoGnln1lDKaniyzBJ5rinPQD8_Wo_s-YWeJf1Sz984NgAAR1vj5bbp3U1klNJKXAXX2Pg_eahZ88NiCxXAhEDXdc57f03G0ZtO9E9W6jkexsS0/w397-h530/Knit.JPG" width="397" /></a><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>My wife knitted this doll. It has 28 stitches and 40 rows without any shaping. The arms and legs are not separate from the body but are differentiated by a stitch line </p><div>It also needs some stuffing to give solidness to it. Add a little hair, some sort of hat and little facial features and it's all done. <p>Different themes could be chosen. It would be nice as a gift to a child or anyone who would like this sort of thing as a cute accessory around the home. </p><p></p></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-80020205760207480082023-07-12T13:54:00.001+12:002023-07-13T09:53:28.259+12:00If Business Was Open & Transparent<p>What sort of things could we expect if this was the case?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97DgYcHQt3_G0No3XIBCQ6_vDwGUpBiXwFre3LgcgkdpxRetVby-yvOvMd_Wt_WIliWBdfPgakCyRIFRB4eYC0D0Ikbgw-yHIDjVhh5SZeVeg7x3LaFhtRVtXDWWWbHuPlGcOA5GYZNdo6JL1nWXeeOBhyizlCfATrvRjQkxeIOIS3Xzy_7wfdNSSn8U/s712/call_Center.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="712" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97DgYcHQt3_G0No3XIBCQ6_vDwGUpBiXwFre3LgcgkdpxRetVby-yvOvMd_Wt_WIliWBdfPgakCyRIFRB4eYC0D0Ikbgw-yHIDjVhh5SZeVeg7x3LaFhtRVtXDWWWbHuPlGcOA5GYZNdo6JL1nWXeeOBhyizlCfATrvRjQkxeIOIS3Xzy_7wfdNSSn8U/s320/call_Center.webp" width="320" /></a></div><b>Scenario 1:</b> Phone calling a company and being put on hold.<p></p><p><b>Message:</b> <i>We are experiencing unusually high traffic volume at present.</i></p><p><b>Reality:</b> I have rung different days and different times of the day and repeatedly got that message. It's more common than ever in NZ, maybe where you live too.</p><p><b>Corrected message:</b> <i>Your call is not important to us. We intentionally understaff our phone service to save money and also in the hope you just go away and stop bothering us.</i></p><p>Or they could just say: <i>Please hold the line until someone is available.</i></p><p><b>Summary:</b> I'm sure the reasons for repeated long waits could be many but if it becomes a constant feature, either they cannot find enough staff or are choosing not to. An honest or even a general message would reduce my suspicion.</p><p>******************</p><p><b>Scenario 2:</b> A disgruntled customer goes to a TV consumer protection programme.</p><p><b>Problem:</b> After months of getting the run around, despite having a genuine grievance, has had no success.</p><p><b>Reality:</b> The company is only interested in selling. The culture of their business is total disinterest in fixing problems. </p><p><b>When the programme gets involved:</b> <i>We are so sorry this has happened. We are committed to sorting out problems promptly. We will address this particular case and implement a retraining programme to make sure staff understand our values on this issue.</i></p><p><b>Summary:</b> Any well run company never has this sort of issue. The fact management is 'shocked' is either they haven't been bothered to make sure the staff are handling problems or they are being disingenuous.</p><p>******************</p><p><b>Scenario 3: </b>An investment company is in deep trouble and realises its days or weeks away from going into receivership. </p><p><b>Reaction: </b>It keeps up an appearance of success and readily accepts more investment despite knowing these last investors will suffer greatly. </p><p><b>Corrected course: </b>Accept the game is up and stop accepting any more investments. </p><p><b>Summary: </b>It wouldn't be considered good business practice to be concerned with people possibly losing their life savings. My conscience wouldn't allow me to. </p><p>******************</p><p>There would be so many other situations where honesty in business which may come in future installments. If you can think of any, drop a comment here. You don't need to join to comment.</p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-5434330231080384932023-05-29T16:15:00.003+12:002023-06-10T07:22:41.605+12:00Obvious, Really<p>Which bird is the most unfit?</p><p><i>The Puffin.</i></p><p>My wife says I never listen to her.</p><p><i>Or something like that.</i></p><p>Who is the hottest pirate around?</p><p><i>Long John Silver.</i></p><p>Son asks his dad "Why is it called Diarrhea?"</p><p><i>Dad "Because it's dire and comes from the rear".</i></p><p>Did you hear about the argument at the balloon convention?</p><p><i>Apparently, there was quite a blow up.</i></p><p>I told my wife I'd gladly give her the shirt off my back.</p><p><i>When it needs washing of course.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCd5TW9iE55xBUS0DXzziObdgDR-ep8CmXPW1-rnMetHjkUpm7BOSXjGr0tUK4AayG0xjeGmW_htx-KXa382CvwXJWlqw1KxW5Z_MnMlOiVfnfmWiPJT7opkJQhZ8ITnhTTDfljkl718zogd2jwofVIYphL3ajExZG46y7t7R0iYlrrX6MtjZDBmx/s1861/bull.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1509" data-original-width="1861" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCd5TW9iE55xBUS0DXzziObdgDR-ep8CmXPW1-rnMetHjkUpm7BOSXjGr0tUK4AayG0xjeGmW_htx-KXa382CvwXJWlqw1KxW5Z_MnMlOiVfnfmWiPJT7opkJQhZ8ITnhTTDfljkl718zogd2jwofVIYphL3ajExZG46y7t7R0iYlrrX6MtjZDBmx/s320/bull.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>How does one cross a dry, grassy plain?</p><p><i>One steppe at a time.</i></p><p>My wife said my hair is a mess and to go look in the mirror!</p><p><i>On reflection, I think she was right.</i></p><p>I muttered I must include the cow joke.</p><p><i>My wife overheard me and asked "No bull?".</i></p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-65530175912676099652023-02-28T19:40:00.004+13:002023-03-01T10:02:21.403+13:00Cockroaches Beware!We have this new import cockroach that is proliferating 'nicely' but when they get into our space, be it home, garage or shed then the gloves are off. There are some that crossed that boundary and the local ants were well fed. This is taken well into the evening so they are hard workers.
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="339" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jYXkkj1fXZs" width="598" youtube-src-id="jYXkkj1fXZs"></iframe></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-67449021332703871682023-02-28T19:36:00.001+13:002023-02-28T19:36:13.099+13:00Hedgehog's Chocolate Treat<p>We put out this chocolate cake base for the ants and along came our visiting Hedgehog and showed a strong partiality for the sweet stuff. You can also watch it on YouTube by clicking on the YouTube logo.<br /> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="331" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4AaHIB3sZyM" width="591" youtube-src-id="4AaHIB3sZyM"></iframe></div><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-75180753262267497832022-12-30T12:45:00.011+13:002023-02-28T19:47:57.447+13:00Bricks Farm - The VideoIf you see the pictures of the same name on an article recently posted (<a href="https://raycee12.blogspot.com/2022/12/bricks-farm.html">see here</a>), you'll notice there are some differences. It's larger for one and the layout has changed. There are now three farms, the main one in the middle and two smaller ones. There is a full screen feature to the right of the word YouTube you could click on the YouTube words and see the video on YouTube. It was taken by my drone camera circling overhead (just kidding).<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="388" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/baWu58lSSaA" width="579" youtube-src-id="baWu58lSSaA"></iframe></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-4851901759537068702022-12-30T12:30:00.002+13:002023-07-26T02:31:43.976+12:00A Moving Story <p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP6qPUDeXXbSs5CWcaNx-LymTRwln_YW7I2Kz3wb8lxr4vtLD-_VhZadvikhb3eEk1Wx0tI_PLgQz756Pb3Azv9RmmkTHE1vwqX_qklz9LpPbWOO_82O6A0BZaBTKeDRN8yPsZdFLVH7GJNmd-o-ZrMMNcyYpv4gkRoDQmDTME3c_cz5P85mWxMxw/s1415/Emigrants.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1415" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP6qPUDeXXbSs5CWcaNx-LymTRwln_YW7I2Kz3wb8lxr4vtLD-_VhZadvikhb3eEk1Wx0tI_PLgQz756Pb3Azv9RmmkTHE1vwqX_qklz9LpPbWOO_82O6A0BZaBTKeDRN8yPsZdFLVH7GJNmd-o-ZrMMNcyYpv4gkRoDQmDTME3c_cz5P85mWxMxw/w303-h227/Emigrants.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When travel was by ship</td></tr></tbody></table>When I hear the word migrate, I think of animals or birds moving great distances, then returning later from where they started. Migrating is part of life for some creatures. Humans travel distances too so are they migrating? I personally rarely if ever describe a person as migrating and here's why. <p></p><p>When people move, they are going to another location with the intent of it being permanent. So they are not migratory unless they have an itinerant lifestyle and that still doesn't sit comfortably with me. When leaving, they are emigrants. When they are arriving, they are immigrants. </p><p>So if someone is spoken of as leaving their country, they are emigrating. When they are spoken of as heading to their destination, they are immigrating to that location. </p><p>Based on those two examples, I don't have reason to describe a person as a migrant although if neither the departure location nor destination is inferred, then they are a migrant. Some use migrant at all times, perhaps the closeness of emigrant and immigrant is confusing to them. Think of emigrants as 'exit' and immigrants as 'inward'. </p><p>P.S. I've just read an article in the Guardian Newspaper online with a headline about migration <i>to </i>Australia (<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/03/migration-to-australia-set-to-rebound-to-pre-pandemic-levels-report-finds">see here</a>). Is this just a deliberate move or substandard journalism? Either, way, I'd call it the latter. They also expect people to pay something toward this!</p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-58899665109144590932022-12-26T13:36:00.001+13:002022-12-26T13:36:02.152+13:00Maths & Stats<p>Abbreviations are part of language. Longer words are made quicker and easier to say. I assume that's why people do it. For example, statistics is fairly consistently pronounced stats although I have seen stat, for example when saying "That's an interesting stat" or using it when referring to a stat sheet. </p><p>Mathematics is treated differently. In most English language countries the term maths is used but in North America and increasingly elsewhere - when English is being taken over by US culture - math. You may wonder if it's important. If you grow up hearing a word pronounced a certain way and someone says it differently, it can sound grating. I find math grating to my ear. </p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlqrU8AAsw4FFR9TCwxLY0T35_60Cwjh-2IMhOMIDoReXKDf_cMYTo9qMNdW6_akT2Y9YGSCJ3-qOxORwr2HsYaA-3YuBZlgRVCLPn5Gj6rhLWii6mj-m3a1CQ3jynfBiLvI_KYzpDiykkVPRNRp7sJF4SM2pqz0EBzAnzQ73rTaKb7W3df6gXhSD/s1200/maths.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlqrU8AAsw4FFR9TCwxLY0T35_60Cwjh-2IMhOMIDoReXKDf_cMYTo9qMNdW6_akT2Y9YGSCJ3-qOxORwr2HsYaA-3YuBZlgRVCLPn5Gj6rhLWii6mj-m3a1CQ3jynfBiLvI_KYzpDiykkVPRNRp7sJF4SM2pqz0EBzAnzQ73rTaKb7W3df6gXhSD/w436-h245/maths.webp" width="436" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Regardless of my ear, one may debate why one way is better or another, yet others may say either is OK. For me just as statistics should be abbreviated to stats and statistic should be stat, mathematics should be maths. Mathematic is rare but if abbreviated, would be math. <p></p><p> It's a small point and I assume many don't care either way. If you want to know more I suggest you do some research. In other words, do the maths. Ah, that sounds nice.</p><p>Picture source <a href="https://www.jagranjosh.com/articles/how-to-master-mathematics-powerful-tips-on-how-to-learn-math-easily-cbse-1494502492-1">here</a>.</p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-38346664500401801492022-12-22T19:47:00.006+13:002022-12-22T19:53:14.669+13:00The Batsman<p>A living language is always evolving, with some words in the English language being added or discarded. The case below is one of the latter variety.</p><p><b>Batsman.</b> </p><p>In cricket, the term has been used to describe someone who bats as opposed to one who bowls or fields. In 2021, the term batsman was officially replaced by batter. When I hear batter, I immediately think of fish & chips. </p><p>Why the change? Women now play the game so it was decided "to reinforce Cricket's inclusiveness as a game for all". Really? How pathetic! The fact is men who bat are still batsmen, even if women play the game too. If batswoman is not suitable, find a term that does suit women and if batter is that term, so be it. I doubt women cricketers worry about a man being called a batsman anyway. </p><p>There is a third man fielding position and a lower ranked batsman coming in late in the day is called a nightwatchman. I wonder how the PC brigade at the MCC will address these gender excluding terms? Batsman has a long history of usage in the game and to throw it out when it should offend no one sums up the distorted and overbearing reasoning that we are subjected to in today's society. Go for it batsmen.</p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-66104851124259753242022-12-14T19:14:00.003+13:002022-12-30T13:01:21.903+13:00Bricks Farm<p>We're not big on collectibles at Supermarkets as you have to buy so much to get anywhere. We decided to collect a few and hand them on to others but it ended up the other way around. Now, we have a full set of items, we added some buildings and vehicles which can be purchased as individual items, unlike the other things.</p><p>So here is what we ended up with. A Lego style farm divided into three farmlets: produce, livestock and orchard. It's surprisingly therapeutic. The pictures are below. </p><p>Afterward, you may want to see an updated version in a video. For that simply <a href="https://raycee12.blogspot.com/2022/12/blog-post.html">click here</a>.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpH27phNwUFhS6dShS94gb9wqqbnTjU89D7uPrO-YVuGkegkn3vRGs_kJlKBtKUJTxxL9HpWlJtZNd8xb0NRKGqk8r9dLnoGCE6UFeEamSiO-thZ_VgQmnb4-9rOFJOGEqllTFRkUc6nQ2JInwRkrSVeWGbpd1nta-9w3IoR5G0lI10pFVUFCj2MR/s640/l.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="640" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxpH27phNwUFhS6dShS94gb9wqqbnTjU89D7uPrO-YVuGkegkn3vRGs_kJlKBtKUJTxxL9HpWlJtZNd8xb0NRKGqk8r9dLnoGCE6UFeEamSiO-thZ_VgQmnb4-9rOFJOGEqllTFRkUc6nQ2JInwRkrSVeWGbpd1nta-9w3IoR5G0lI10pFVUFCj2MR/w556-h356/l.JPG" width="556" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full layout </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QLRjkiwUPE9MjBCy1JyUWF_67VKZ3YTwuXoassI1sErcHjnWjomsgqIKYypbFaifey-coFghxcI8xTcKElOurCnztrf37pDM9mz3skRzT6LCKacnlFN1govRPB44EteqZiJx_dvID7RdCE0HjGIaums48mDUE0RFRz02CHIJez-x3ZIAnnBsmxbm/s612/2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="612" height="433" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5QLRjkiwUPE9MjBCy1JyUWF_67VKZ3YTwuXoassI1sErcHjnWjomsgqIKYypbFaifey-coFghxcI8xTcKElOurCnztrf37pDM9mz3skRzT6LCKacnlFN1govRPB44EteqZiJx_dvID7RdCE0HjGIaums48mDUE0RFRz02CHIJez-x3ZIAnnBsmxbm/w553-h433/2.JPG" width="553" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Full layout the opposite direction</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmNIp0Z0SOBvrHQpxsK02Ho3onn9m_6b171dV5lFwj_BdmC8Fv-ZMsnzAcKT68gsHiBYmQXui0KhJ086FBb1tL_xWkPbg4Qk48rJf_itc-8scgHZRDpoD4UJ96rDCikPQ6izWAwyx8ch7QBbqxQ5uZAoTd1v9b9wq5HzTcSiI5OAGXfPI6mNF7gfH/s640/3.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="640" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkmNIp0Z0SOBvrHQpxsK02Ho3onn9m_6b171dV5lFwj_BdmC8Fv-ZMsnzAcKT68gsHiBYmQXui0KhJ086FBb1tL_xWkPbg4Qk48rJf_itc-8scgHZRDpoD4UJ96rDCikPQ6izWAwyx8ch7QBbqxQ5uZAoTd1v9b9wq5HzTcSiI5OAGXfPI6mNF7gfH/w556-h359/3.JPG" width="556" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Orchard </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiiF8583eciUzU3F3rLwrl_UDUgmSePKKn-cZYk15ur0x8vXJku1xItec0H_gNyJUvUYZGkQTV_iY5T-OLGq_-Y9uPUyODzNBeYhPyyxubK9G7bZTLAGykCrGG9e6kyh-0eCGa5Fr6g-duzfj2s4NihVBl2pJYHzx8GpnGqm4x-CCjZ6dYI1JQXy-W/s640/4.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="640" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiiF8583eciUzU3F3rLwrl_UDUgmSePKKn-cZYk15ur0x8vXJku1xItec0H_gNyJUvUYZGkQTV_iY5T-OLGq_-Y9uPUyODzNBeYhPyyxubK9G7bZTLAGykCrGG9e6kyh-0eCGa5Fr6g-duzfj2s4NihVBl2pJYHzx8GpnGqm4x-CCjZ6dYI1JQXy-W/w557-h338/4.JPG" width="557" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Livestock</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTBh7-5x-S9dJifcsqLbjorjYlPe93Eqcvc1Pp1JNr0AqgWZUT9snQy2i_zmHO40omQvIsErB9wOQQLaVppo6iweNqvCP80BSP_L1PaTu3mWzqYOnqId5GX6qdr-qoR0eMZqE_7__ZXmLSl90K3cwGA5yfZ9BYITZxtIc0oprT6snfp3WZgiBCtV0/s640/5.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="404" data-original-width="640" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsTBh7-5x-S9dJifcsqLbjorjYlPe93Eqcvc1Pp1JNr0AqgWZUT9snQy2i_zmHO40omQvIsErB9wOQQLaVppo6iweNqvCP80BSP_L1PaTu3mWzqYOnqId5GX6qdr-qoR0eMZqE_7__ZXmLSl90K3cwGA5yfZ9BYITZxtIc0oprT6snfp3WZgiBCtV0/w558-h352/5.JPG" width="558" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Produce</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADrB7K2Dmqj4HbILVgZWS5ZAUr21R-boNd-rwulsHb0JKf8bAGx9NYbynjl--xpJ6ZYh9as_0bf5RTme4-cyx5rGNrCuTWct6v5CsT47yUAylji58VFm3rnpzJwV9w3rTmVbYgBuJE21Y5g68NQLNtMml5dPAM44aqtgSYLm9bfkTCXVz2jFCm4R0/s640/5_2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="640" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXfqH8awfhjYX9eLtSBkeS0-lwhH_6vRe1jNIBo-nHds-3uMuWKuBi2LTIbBKN4NCZeqfSbgZtDlbwFZfZCrEz4fSyoJT3vqhCi2gHtaue4Mve5CEwl-cgtjTRnEkB1xqLL1Rrn6l3fdQ_3O6TvUIdVqYx5ozNTEm7XBDkJWZUQXdrkxmHt-ET_z9/w558-h340/5_4.JPG" width="558" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homestead Rear </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFZk56dIfdyGLOig87BqEp_f6N0-hLfHbK_UK9-kLJkGcl_rMNnFoDHwMjIca2iPBJN7iybxsgdVc4d-8qvV9Oig6ww5FUDOmSCr8Mi48DeyZZK6qYyXYFrjpLJqnCJsX7BDqE9Cr4rgxEM6jeXiT3tJDvmcKRKcOO54lW5o7EMmdONSqVa1G4y5L/s640/5_5.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="417" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFZk56dIfdyGLOig87BqEp_f6N0-hLfHbK_UK9-kLJkGcl_rMNnFoDHwMjIca2iPBJN7iybxsgdVc4d-8qvV9Oig6ww5FUDOmSCr8Mi48DeyZZK6qYyXYFrjpLJqnCJsX7BDqE9Cr4rgxEM6jeXiT3tJDvmcKRKcOO54lW5o7EMmdONSqVa1G4y5L/w557-h417/5_5.JPG" width="557" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Produce Rear</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9chqlphCH-wrYV1Yjlq1xLQjimyzMSLMBn6P8smT2-uDOnASgqNXHKEBTkfy6ezbRXe4Y0GmlRQmSPk7IMePiefbmGWAOwlUTKt8WBo9VOzO22TkTxc15MiHfwAo_--XsITXdb7MmdX6USkEjXh42_oekK3SCmlHIe0YrWdUmVLI7baCBHZlCDjxJ/s640/5_6.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="381" data-original-width="640" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9chqlphCH-wrYV1Yjlq1xLQjimyzMSLMBn6P8smT2-uDOnASgqNXHKEBTkfy6ezbRXe4Y0GmlRQmSPk7IMePiefbmGWAOwlUTKt8WBo9VOzO22TkTxc15MiHfwAo_--XsITXdb7MmdX6USkEjXh42_oekK3SCmlHIe0YrWdUmVLI7baCBHZlCDjxJ/w562-h335/5_6.JPG" width="562" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Livestock & Orchard Rear</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvwfbIT_d7OmtFwixGeNbU1sGflBo-BstSFpmDzzjjLTNnDj2HCntmurLI12MTUlZg7vgOgFYjjq_m--LKB3DJVuw_cIchXtk7In44BYoK4HXnqvc84LZSgU5JySyoVLzk_WaZWiC9heSC4nn4HxJZmiRPiw7Y_UhkttyVr7WHJ8_i1bGF7REpFYY/s640/5_7.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="640" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvwfbIT_d7OmtFwixGeNbU1sGflBo-BstSFpmDzzjjLTNnDj2HCntmurLI12MTUlZg7vgOgFYjjq_m--LKB3DJVuw_cIchXtk7In44BYoK4HXnqvc84LZSgU5JySyoVLzk_WaZWiC9heSC4nn4HxJZmiRPiw7Y_UhkttyVr7WHJ8_i1bGF7REpFYY/w565-h367/5_7.JPG" width="565" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Produce Rear</td></tr></tbody></table>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-90809153087042299202022-11-22T12:45:00.007+13:002023-07-15T18:24:27.763+12:00Public Meeting Announcements<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmQ5sqPQEDFcR2QRrTgTOn7u0H3y-BRo1uuQlqDNB5gj4nziK7XnATP8-ycNRSOuqLcVRSABo25Y0znGPzju0xCgUaFODlESll5GAuVUiwRSkGVNcDzY_veKsK3SMUE4x8XVSGlHZKsx0vQ-K7cfr8ArLssxyIPU3XN30KzZQ3vC-rl6xzDGwQ6A5/s400/sail.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmQ5sqPQEDFcR2QRrTgTOn7u0H3y-BRo1uuQlqDNB5gj4nziK7XnATP8-ycNRSOuqLcVRSABo25Y0znGPzju0xCgUaFODlESll5GAuVUiwRSkGVNcDzY_veKsK3SMUE4x8XVSGlHZKsx0vQ-K7cfr8ArLssxyIPU3XN30KzZQ3vC-rl6xzDGwQ6A5/s320/sail.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The Alzheimers Meeting will not continue if people keep forgetting to come.<p></p><p>Despite rumours to the contrary, the AA meeting is not being held at O'Malley's Bar.</p><p>The Yacht Club will not allow disruptive members to scuttle proceedings. </p><p>At the request of those wishing to attend, the Procrastinators Meeting has been postponed to next week.</p><p>The Anger Management Meetings will not tolerate any more arguing and fighting among attendees.</p><p>The Green Party meeting this week will feature a talk on the benefits of open cast mining and deep sea oil extraction. </p><p>Those going to the Megalomaniac AGM must in future not try to take control of the meeting.</p><p>At the request of members, the Weightwatchers Meeting this week will feature a luncheon of deep fried chicken or a burger with fries, followed by cream cakes or scones and clotted cream.</p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-22531035273609338512022-11-22T12:18:00.006+13:002022-12-17T13:54:09.140+13:00Homonyms<i>Homonyms: Words that have the same spelling and pronunciation, but different meanings.</i><p>Mozart was feeling out of sorts, but then he composed himself.</p><p>The minister's wife loved her pasta.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokoCO6rh1o9gUhJl0NeHEcYmRETJx0hL0GSkHwrNwA03cvSdYhdpv8YGbEcoBoN4Q1usUdFlAnYfofyOrm0lMUoD9Nr0P4sBhdes-DRIDiQIyU1bJ6o7v5NQs1pv52Yzxxq9xVW-4ZY6uRrXzOIIAsxy31CT8DKULh0lqG4qgS9vhZVMiLlSAGEo9/s400/nb.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiokoCO6rh1o9gUhJl0NeHEcYmRETJx0hL0GSkHwrNwA03cvSdYhdpv8YGbEcoBoN4Q1usUdFlAnYfofyOrm0lMUoD9Nr0P4sBhdes-DRIDiQIyU1bJ6o7v5NQs1pv52Yzxxq9xVW-4ZY6uRrXzOIIAsxy31CT8DKULh0lqG4qgS9vhZVMiLlSAGEo9/w269-h202/nb.JPG" width="269" /></a></div>They wanted a jetty because their beautiful seaside town was without peer.<p></p><p>The rock group was so loud they were banned.</p><p>The businessman never courted his secretary because she wasn't his type.</p><p>The surfer fell off his board when the pretty girl gave him a wave. </p><p>He fixed it in just 60 seconds because it was only a minute problem.</p><p>He hated sweeping up the driveway in autumn so decided to leave it.</p><p>The hunter felt that unsuccessfully searching for pigs was such a bore. </p><p>The pensioner regularly caught the bus as the ticket price was fair.</p><p>The medieval fancy dress party was a great night out.</p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-44463826434923800332022-06-08T20:00:00.001+12:002022-06-08T20:00:00.222+12:00He Could Sell ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6hMstHxsutXHIr6M7OgLul5vGuTswUS8mhrMM60CiS7IieV0OTmtiKu3h6f0I_A6I3eRwPGP1vOsVhFO5v7gUftjqCDPSTeweTreBElASFwkFJ5BT0iIRxqic2y8Az_6uSamzBF3FCzw9cQ6Nfm6CGwp4sQ2o-BUJosx4yiRjIZJij0M9B88oHYz/s768/pp.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="768" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM6hMstHxsutXHIr6M7OgLul5vGuTswUS8mhrMM60CiS7IieV0OTmtiKu3h6f0I_A6I3eRwPGP1vOsVhFO5v7gUftjqCDPSTeweTreBElASFwkFJ5BT0iIRxqic2y8Az_6uSamzBF3FCzw9cQ6Nfm6CGwp4sQ2o-BUJosx4yiRjIZJij0M9B88oHYz/s320/pp.jpg" width="320" /></a>He could sell sand to Arabs. <p></p><p>He could sell scuba gear to a shark.</p><p>He could sell needles to a porcupine.</p><p>He could sell snowshoes to a camel.</p><p>He could sell water to a drowning man.</p><p>He could sell salt to a slug.</p><p>He could sell snow to Canadians.</p><p>He could sell hair shampoo to a bald man.</p><p>He could sell pork to a Jew.</p><p>He could sell an Anfield season ticket to an Everton fan. </p><p>He could sell clothes at a nudist retreat.</p><p>He could sell binoculars to an eagle.</p><p>He could sell coffee to a Mormon.</p><p>He could sell an airline ticket to an aerophobic.</p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-57735804828974515122022-06-06T20:00:00.003+12:002022-08-14T19:17:55.877+12:00News Headlines<div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHm4xIcsD1nUUR0MTHKqUt4ltv-adOpjBwdEdcpTrC2lNcQcEmsWbFTBGeF2nVAdWirkuf9MUrd-7vCGluFs6STZy5AqM22Fj8Mg6fThoXvrMrC25ggwQ-GWgDnh-tvIMJZuHY_HSUwyJvkNn21yiTGuRTOZ_GbYusIYe6t7D8RAdrf7Gog2M_ISFv/s657/beet.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="469" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHm4xIcsD1nUUR0MTHKqUt4ltv-adOpjBwdEdcpTrC2lNcQcEmsWbFTBGeF2nVAdWirkuf9MUrd-7vCGluFs6STZy5AqM22Fj8Mg6fThoXvrMrC25ggwQ-GWgDnh-tvIMJZuHY_HSUwyJvkNn21yiTGuRTOZ_GbYusIYe6t7D8RAdrf7Gog2M_ISFv/s320/beet.webp" width="228" /></a></div>Dietary advice:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"Can Beetroot make you run faster?"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>If you need a laxative, no harm in giving it a try.</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div></div><div><br /></div></div><div>After a crocodile attack: </div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>"I was very lucky"</i></div><div><br /></div><div>An understatement to say the least.</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div>Covid contact:</div><div><br /></div><i>"PM sorry for clubbing after Covid contact"</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div> There is no justification for assault.</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div>At a safety meeting:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"Safety meeting ends in accident"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Pay attention at meetings!</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div>Cricket match headline:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"India beat India by seven wickets"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Beating yourself is no mean feat.</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div>A Mayor told the homeless:</div><div><br /></div><div><i>"Go home"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>I think they would if they could.</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Disgruntled murderer:</div></div><div><br /></div><div>"...detective ruined my reputation"</div><div><br /></div><div>And you didn't ruin it yourself?</div><div><br /></div><div> *******</div><div><br /></div><div>Tennis news:</div><div><br /></div><i> “Are we saying goodbye to the GOATS at Wimbledon?”</i> <div><br /></div><div>I thought the grass was mown, not nibbled. </div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-64523015734920415722022-06-04T20:00:00.000+12:002023-03-01T10:06:22.367+13:00Monarch Butterflies 2022<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmT4qPuFnYwqhd6UK0bTySdS7sUCW4FIbWIeuAwf-Ewr51J7FdMPq-qPzsRmSnQLoqJGD1ISWjTaRI7aYqJ7ZOc2SgbuZMT5e7jQ7BlL5EoipK0dM5WxkcGU7FJlVIgYPU9O_JVsx5yEd7mEjq6r62Tovyxh5Kuffcn9MNwVdzP_TvvxIfr04Fdzs/s2525/2022%2001%20a.JPG"><img border="0" data-original-height="1803" data-original-width="2525" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkmT4qPuFnYwqhd6UK0bTySdS7sUCW4FIbWIeuAwf-Ewr51J7FdMPq-qPzsRmSnQLoqJGD1ISWjTaRI7aYqJ7ZOc2SgbuZMT5e7jQ7BlL5EoipK0dM5WxkcGU7FJlVIgYPU9O_JVsx5yEd7mEjq6r62Tovyxh5Kuffcn9MNwVdzP_TvvxIfr04Fdzs/w513-h365/2022%2001%20a.JPG" width="513" /></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs97KeFl0QtnhLE6BvZxKdI-zjFmlskUNuNedcKAuSEHkKH2NzDvHVmD784X0Yp9T7srUF0Qk_WaCt7Z9_RUP2c0-rPQM8IapfYoy-5quTdZwz7Wr5sIob1T1jS0UZVUDWxK67h6L3fs1mWeqvDUrjAjsbv3ulmIPl579a4v5dqkS8ggVTNzohurEg/s600/mb%202.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs97KeFl0QtnhLE6BvZxKdI-zjFmlskUNuNedcKAuSEHkKH2NzDvHVmD784X0Yp9T7srUF0Qk_WaCt7Z9_RUP2c0-rPQM8IapfYoy-5quTdZwz7Wr5sIob1T1jS0UZVUDWxK67h6L3fs1mWeqvDUrjAjsbv3ulmIPl579a4v5dqkS8ggVTNzohurEg/s320/mb%202.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>We have already had a bumper year of Monarch butterflies this year. From January to mid May we said farewell to 333! That's a hundred up on last year. We are now going into the winter break so we will resume our care when the climate is more favourable. With predators and without help, few would survive<p></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Picture above:</b> This caterpillar walked several metres to latch </span><span style="text-align: center;">and hatch on this shopping list in the garage!</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Picture left:</b> A lot of hungry ones feeding away on a plant. They soon got a new supply of swan plant.</span></p><p><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Picture below:</b> Another batch about to take to the sky. Thirteen was the most we had on a day. </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VMUQjUYVRhOhpjv0r6OFZDXTk6gdubMqag5uUCcR2CWg6jyv04SPNNHOoqIhYLkUVCSlA-jEOjWaPhG4yeB0T3tELWynHkZy-zIQtEt0m0VbTVHz8LK-WeVzfvSR3CDieHePw9-5pvT_G_EK0oprCllVsI3-w643jblx0ORC8giR0f93gKhiMQnQ/s600/mb.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="589" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VMUQjUYVRhOhpjv0r6OFZDXTk6gdubMqag5uUCcR2CWg6jyv04SPNNHOoqIhYLkUVCSlA-jEOjWaPhG4yeB0T3tELWynHkZy-zIQtEt0m0VbTVHz8LK-WeVzfvSR3CDieHePw9-5pvT_G_EK0oprCllVsI3-w643jblx0ORC8giR0f93gKhiMQnQ/w442-h589/mb.JPG" width="442" /></a></div></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-49357113811845082032022-06-02T12:16:00.003+12:002022-12-30T20:25:33.340+13:00A Nice Pair<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YcH0QcJ2w2gR_ocTt4zA-_lm_OF4VQYZKPZN-6My_QzBpdgWT3mrAAAEIUehxtP3Zudi24IMkhIp4RxFeOVbKdYNclvEcOMPWo-7Oy_UokCofUrCKS8g0LXU7dK3tahCbuYepb8k3WvswaG5kFfui_VSMCj-WmdoyTHwOYv5l7ptI4JhsooQQmAm/s3264/IMG_2267.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YcH0QcJ2w2gR_ocTt4zA-_lm_OF4VQYZKPZN-6My_QzBpdgWT3mrAAAEIUehxtP3Zudi24IMkhIp4RxFeOVbKdYNclvEcOMPWo-7Oy_UokCofUrCKS8g0LXU7dK3tahCbuYepb8k3WvswaG5kFfui_VSMCj-WmdoyTHwOYv5l7ptI4JhsooQQmAm/w527-h395/IMG_2267.JPG" width="527" /></a>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-7475519384501637162022-05-16T12:02:00.003+12:002022-05-16T12:03:20.841+12:00What's For Dinner?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='388' height='323' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-CJ6vGMiBUc287vMYjHK8aelAYTA73KsbRL8W5lo-kEx_zwlczBz8l-PPMt4NRvMYGqmWgBqiGhUGCjIQNg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-73884250247025816702021-12-19T11:45:00.008+13:002022-12-15T08:38:18.420+13:00Interpreting What Is Said<p>People say things but what do they<i> really</i> mean? First, the setting (bold type), then what is said and finally (in italics) what they are <i>really</i> feeling.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPXE9Z9MYpi9asAzmavkV5X0hvrCH3ORC8iR8oeLigJ3OYG_bSN2vLVe2BfTCUYRgUkRYJzqBYkdzKD9L1ALlTA1xqESArnoyid_Y88XZpJRDLm6SL7G4UQvN9VZaQe4DnLKomkOgmYJpOpmw2uatEphIwnhkmgFiDIBgnHOzChDP-pKxzkjpqD34d=s300" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPXE9Z9MYpi9asAzmavkV5X0hvrCH3ORC8iR8oeLigJ3OYG_bSN2vLVe2BfTCUYRgUkRYJzqBYkdzKD9L1ALlTA1xqESArnoyid_Y88XZpJRDLm6SL7G4UQvN9VZaQe4DnLKomkOgmYJpOpmw2uatEphIwnhkmgFiDIBgnHOzChDP-pKxzkjpqD34d" width="300" /></a></b></div><p><b><b>Talking on the phone:</b></b></p><p></p><p>"I'll let you go".</p><p><i>I want to finish this conversation but I'll make it sound like that's what you want.</i></p><p><b>After you tell someone something you are about to do:</b></p><p>"That's very brave"</p><p><i>Are you seriously considering that? </i></p><p><b>After you make a suggestion:</b></p><p>"I'll bear that in mind".</p><p><i>They are trying to sound open to the suggestion but have already decided against it and don't wish to discuss it. </i></p><p><b>When invited to go somewhere:</b></p><p>"I might join you later"</p><p><i>They wish to appear like they want to come but are not keen at all.</i></p><p><b>Two ladies conversing at a swish party:</b> </p><p>"What a lovely dress you're wearing".</p><p><i>Why do you have to look so darned gorgeous?</i></p><p><b>A rarely seen friend suddenly turns up at your home:</b> </p><p>"What do you think of my <i>new</i> car?"</p><p><i>I love to show off and make everyone else feel green with envy.</i></p><p><b>During a conversation:</b></p><p>"You must come to dinner sometime".</p><p><i>I have no intention of ever specifically inviting you but want to give the impression I do.</i></p><p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-82995397251932773092021-12-18T17:00:00.002+13:002022-12-15T08:34:34.853+13:00I Wouldn't Say...But...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy15EMY8961oogiFvtSF0HIE44G03m0qJPAw5q4LaQ75_g5x7_gdI1uNwIDoLmu-gvRwZ9-XrXrkiJ7sBIKuh5OcSe9JO_oVC5OwDSNFG2cwMdDxFHNmFoGExq9gNF64e7TaVYwYgGlWJGU3v7Iqj0D3i0rVGTT3vovwhJXTCg_6nDPTdnt2He8ckr=s384" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="197" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjy15EMY8961oogiFvtSF0HIE44G03m0qJPAw5q4LaQ75_g5x7_gdI1uNwIDoLmu-gvRwZ9-XrXrkiJ7sBIKuh5OcSe9JO_oVC5OwDSNFG2cwMdDxFHNmFoGExq9gNF64e7TaVYwYgGlWJGU3v7Iqj0D3i0rVGTT3vovwhJXTCg_6nDPTdnt2He8ckr=w143-h280" width="143" /></a></div><br />I wouldn't say I am a bad singer....<br />
<br />...but the local bar manager likes me singing Karaoke just before closing. It clears out the stragglers.<br />
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I wouldn't say my brother-in-law has a big house....<br />
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I wouldn't say that my mother-in-law is a bad cook....<br />
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I wouldn't say my father-in-law is a heavy snorer....<br />
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****************<div><br /></div><div>I wouldn't say my wife is demanding...</div><div><br /></div><div>...but when I offer to make her a coffee, she says she wants an instant one.</div><div><br /></div><div> ****************</div><div><br /></div><div>I wouldn't say my Polish neighbours aren't getting on but....</div><div><br /></div><div>...their loud arguments do indicate they are poles apart.</div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-75081785369366357222021-11-23T20:06:00.002+13:002021-11-23T20:06:37.427+13:00Sayings That Never Quiet Made It<p>Sayings are a concise way to say something that paints a word picture in our minds and then drives home a salient point. What are some sayings that could have made it but didn't?</p><p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl4NXB0ajZyEzc0Z7GfkvCt3HBBM6KWR5XrOZ_49KviyGtW_BQ04PHZVJ0FZhyl6xwsGKjrgtLSfRLIZnzWMgnaw30v8e14A22ZVFD7HI-6rtpdWojRehhdSJCOGiqLiLnUS5y24yBOI/s1200/giallozafferano.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtl4NXB0ajZyEzc0Z7GfkvCt3HBBM6KWR5XrOZ_49KviyGtW_BQ04PHZVJ0FZhyl6xwsGKjrgtLSfRLIZnzWMgnaw30v8e14A22ZVFD7HI-6rtpdWojRehhdSJCOGiqLiLnUS5y24yBOI/w304-h202/giallozafferano.jpg" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pic: Giallo Zafferano</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><b>1) <i>Don't put all your eggs in one omelette.</i></b></p><p>Sounds OK but if you haven't got many eggs you may have to use them all. It didn't crack the popular list.</p><p><b>2) <i>Four eyes are better than two.</i></b></p><p>The more people looking for something the better but the connotation with someone wearing spectacles may have clouded people's vision. <i> </i></p><p><b>3) <i>People who live in glass houses need good curtains.</i></b></p><p>Hiding behind objects while undressing would be a pain.</p><p><b>4) <i>Fortune favours those that save well.</i></b></p><p>A brave effort but unfortunately never found favour. </p><p><b>5) <i>Honesty is the softest pillow.</i></b></p><p>An honest person will have a good conscience but for some reason, a sleeper.</p><p><b>6) <i>If you can't beat them, then you had better run fast.</i></b></p><p>Sound advice but one that got away.</p><p><b>7) <i>The early bird gets the burnt toast</i>.</b></p><p>It just didn't worm its way into our hearts.</p><p><b>8) <i>When in Rome, do as the tourists do.</i></b></p><p>Well, that's what most visitors do anyway when they roam around the city.</p><p><b>9) <i>The journey of a thousand miles starts with a prod on the accelerator.</i></b></p><p>It probably would have taken off on but feet were around long before cars were. </p><p><b>10) <i>Nothing succeeds like a budgerigar.</i></b></p><p>It had potential but never took flight. </p><p></p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-45756138763529584792021-06-21T18:00:00.001+12:002021-06-21T18:00:00.217+12:00I Get It...Or Maybe Not<div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilT2q0EGyAlzU-PLaSb3BTgJl1a9S639vxHldJEgwoQMSsaWWPzxVXogh6tAWk1rrWn8qTXxtLlRyCCg7lrIJdoOuPxL9-rue5-nv3PGXVeinaGHUnSkmWq1JjjXvLqZsGjzugSK2E7-4/s334/up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="309" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilT2q0EGyAlzU-PLaSb3BTgJl1a9S639vxHldJEgwoQMSsaWWPzxVXogh6tAWk1rrWn8qTXxtLlRyCCg7lrIJdoOuPxL9-rue5-nv3PGXVeinaGHUnSkmWq1JjjXvLqZsGjzugSK2E7-4/w114-h123/up.jpg" width="114" /></a></div><br />I get..</i>.</div>
<br /><div><br /></div><div>If you find you are going to argue with yourself, try to find common ground promptly as things can soon turn pear-shaped.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Women don't nag, they repeat proactive instructions.</div><div>
<br />I turned down an acting role for the movie Lassie. I didn't want to play the lead.<br />
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Never lose sight of the importance of spectacles.<div><br /></div><div>My wife asked me to pass the lip balm but I accidentally passed super glue. Understandably, she's still not talking to me!</div><div><br />
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<i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3onS5l_URR0kL04U4oF1Vlx1ZWjrJpC0mEDB2R51pIVMGHEAs9ah6vHYCP6QinQHmBfZ7ALDLDbV-8jdqh_KkOwx2u77F95MSJhwDTMLInyt26OKFdT64eoDzvBUDRnV-e3zTc4SxG0/s334/down.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="302" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia3onS5l_URR0kL04U4oF1Vlx1ZWjrJpC0mEDB2R51pIVMGHEAs9ah6vHYCP6QinQHmBfZ7ALDLDbV-8jdqh_KkOwx2u77F95MSJhwDTMLInyt26OKFdT64eoDzvBUDRnV-e3zTc4SxG0/w115-h128/down.jpg" width="115" /></a></div><br /><br /></i></div><div><i>I don't get</i>...<br />
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I went to a megalomaniac meeting and as background music, they had 'Everybody wants to rule the world'.<br />
<br /><br /></div><div>I went on a skiing holiday but it went downhill very quickly.</div><div><br /></div><div>
I saw an advert saying this is the last wallet I'll ever need. I was thinking what do they know about my life expectancy that I don't?<div><br /></div><div>They say there's a weird person on every crowded street. I don't see them, no matter how long I stare at everyone. </div><div><br /></div><div>I don't know why someone stole my antidepressants. All I would say to them is "I hope you are happy now".</div></div></div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-25364771201762631362021-06-20T12:23:00.005+12:002021-06-21T16:22:14.222+12:00Stating The ObviousIs the pope a catholic? <div><br /></div><div>Is the sky blue?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do one-legged ducks swim in circles? </div><div><br /></div><div>Does Donald Trump shoot from the hip?</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu4XtPGefLfHyGHPuTfjmbqPZyCNrz8UbnGJLfLt-2qQ-2uqiWcHdTkaxs7geoCOjfSKcZDtZNV8k2ntyiZz35SVgigk1rKAbXrlpmdVHgdFzBGm8SfPadxI0JOIlfkfI3wqRHMnx5Jw/s1352/fish.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="1352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPu4XtPGefLfHyGHPuTfjmbqPZyCNrz8UbnGJLfLt-2qQ-2uqiWcHdTkaxs7geoCOjfSKcZDtZNV8k2ntyiZz35SVgigk1rKAbXrlpmdVHgdFzBGm8SfPadxI0JOIlfkfI3wqRHMnx5Jw/s320/fish.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>Can fish swim?</div><div><br /></div><div>Are polar bears white?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do the Japanese bow?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do rats desert sinking ships?</div><div><br /></div><div>Does an Octopus have eight limbs?</div><div><br /></div><div>Can dogs bark?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do Russians drink vodka?</div><div><br /></div><div>Does the sun shine?</div><div><br /></div><div>Does Switzerland have mountains?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do the French drink wine?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do Mexicans wear sombreros?</div><div><br /></div><div>Does it snow in Canada?</div><div><br /></div><div>Do the Finns like saunas?</div><div><br /></div><div>Can kangaroos hop?</div>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-61502976050113760382021-06-11T17:09:00.001+12:002021-06-11T17:10:12.164+12:00What Am I Driving?<p>Below there are riddles that identify which <i>model</i> car I drive. If you cant work it out, there is a clue further down the page numbered the same as the riddle. If you still can't work it out, leave a message I will reveal the answer.</p><p>1) I went to a dance class and people jokingly said my car suited it perfectly. </p><p><br /></p><p>2) My car is a free spirited model, harking back to the American wild west.</p><p><br /></p><p>3) My car very quick.</p><p><br /></p><p>4) I think they should have named my car the Arabica. </p><p><br /></p><p>5) I went to a multistory car park, but on my return, I realised I hadn't take note of which floor I had parked on.</p><p><br /></p><p>6) My wife had an accident in the car. I wanted to support her by saying she was in the right but it was her fault.</p><p><br /></p><p>************************</p><p><br /></p><p><i>If you have to peek....</i></p><p><br /></p><p>1) It's a small Honda hatchback.</p><p><br /></p><p>2) I sometimes just horse around in it. </p><p><br /></p><p>3) It's as quick as a bird.</p><p><br /></p><p>4) It's a new model Hyundai. </p><p><br /></p><p>5) I was in a hurry and lost my focus.</p><p><br /></p><p>6) I couldn't defend her. </p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3554015572721288667.post-52067645364610125812021-05-31T11:23:00.003+12:002021-05-31T11:23:55.092+12:00Contrasting Statements<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrN28PjihOHNuCcIibQMjOlvFWTp0UEr9D3-obJ8c4PDuCKy25WFTLNyAysUeyZnddlTmlP5TzNJG0KRnKOu5FgkLPsm4ImmewL0tyxMMVUMD4fAmMsXNeVWKIu5cYbstsG7S1g9h5-A/s1000/camp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1000" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrN28PjihOHNuCcIibQMjOlvFWTp0UEr9D3-obJ8c4PDuCKy25WFTLNyAysUeyZnddlTmlP5TzNJG0KRnKOu5FgkLPsm4ImmewL0tyxMMVUMD4fAmMsXNeVWKIu5cYbstsG7S1g9h5-A/w454-h293/camp.jpg" width="454" /></a><br /><p></p><p>Campaigns raise awareness. Education reaches the heart. </p><p>There is no such thing as bad weather. There is inadequate clothing. </p><p>I do not agree with your opinion. I will defend your right to have it. </p><p>Our upbringing may not have been ideal. We can be the circuit breaker. </p><p>We may be unhappy inside. Let's not make it another person's problem.</p><p>We may look longingly at the past. Remember, our memory is selective. </p>RayCeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11459801818458845271noreply@blogger.com0