Wordless Wednesday: Trump Toilet Brush -The Perfect Christmas Gift
The theme for this week's WordPress photo challenge is curve. Initially I was drawn to architectural curves and the many photos I'd taken of archways and bridges. But how boring... so seeking inspiration I looked in the mirror and thought of 'bodily 'curve's' and the sculptures of Karl Heinz Stock displayed in the extensive grounds... Continue Reading →
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Health warning – if you’re squeamish look away now!
Waiting to be served at our local butchers for "home-made" beef, and hopefully horse-free, burgers gave us the opportunity to study the array of "unmentionable" delicacies on sale. The dubious identity of which even made Mr. Piglet's toes curl in horror. However, our debate is quickly forgotten when I whip out my camera and start... Continue Reading →
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Sexy Toilet Paper – They MUST be Joking!
Every now and again something unexpected makes you stop dead in your tracks. "...errrr...WHAT?" you think as you press your rewind button because you can't quite believe your eyes. You rub them, shake your head and then take a third look just to make sure. You then burst out laughing. I experienced one of these "...errr... Continue Reading →
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Authentic Curry Virgin!
Can you believe I was an authentic curry virgin? My friends, the curry addicts, could not understand how I’d managed to reach the ripe old age of xx and had never eaten at an authentic Indian restaurant. In fact, they thought I was joking when I informed them the number of curries I’d eaten in... Continue Reading →
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“Organize” a “Queue” you’re having a laugh!
I don’t mind queueing, honestly, providing there are clear rules as to "who" goes in "what" order. Your expectations are then managed accordingly, as you stand and wait. Of course, someone will inevitably try to queue-jump. This is usually a little old Portuguese lady knee-high to a grasshopper, who with head down elbows her way... Continue Reading →
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A Turkish “Experience” in France
I am rarely lost for words but on this occasion I was almost speechless. To set the scene we had been walking around Lyon (France) taking numerous photographs in sub-zero temperatures and I was desperate for a hot cup of coffee and the loo (toilet). Frozen to the bone we decided to stop at a... Continue Reading →
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Things that make me smile
Men make me smile in that when they are wrong they rarely admit it, and when they do, it's your fault they were wrong in the first place! When I'm right and they are wrong I try hard not to smile and say I told you so. Now if you are a man reading this... Continue Reading →
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PostADay – PostAWeek WordPress Challenge 2011!
I’ve decided to sign up to the WordPress PostAWeek challenge and blog at least once a week. Yikes, what I am I going to write about? I know it won’t be easy, but it will be fun trying something a little different to my usual boring New Year resolutions, like lose weight and exercise more!!... Continue Reading →
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Littlewoods Europe – Wordless Wednesday Competition!
Every Wednesday Littlewoods Europe hold a competition called "Wordless Wednesday". I was speechless when I won their 3rd competition! http://blog.littlewoodseurope.com/wordless-wednesday-littlewoods-europe-3rd-winner/ and when I received my prize this morning I was absolutely delighted. The quality of the bracelet far exceeded my expectations. If you would like to enter the competition further information can be found: blog.littlewoodseurope.com... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 