Polling Day
...There´s a new blog and a new podcast. I hope you find them interesting.
"Don't wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom." -- Jim Rohn
We had a lovely day here in La Nucia albeit a lot cooler. Let's see whether this will last.............
"This is the oddest and most unpredictable election I've ever been part of"-Kenneth Carke. The electorate is certainly not rushing into the arms of the Tories and we'll probably wake up to a hung parliament for the UK. This probably will show the Tories with the largest number of seats but the real disappointment must be lack of seats projected for the LibDems. This must have been the bwst chance they have ever had to really make their mark. Let`s move to matters in Spain........
Flights to Spain - Try Skyscanner!!
In a previous newsletter I've referred you to some good sites for finding flights to Spain. Now I find the outstanding one to be Skyscanner. You just type in your travel details & they come back with all th best flight deals and links to accommodation, holidays & car rental availability in your selected destination. Another site worth a look is Cheapflights that acts as a flight comparison service.
Car Rental Shortage in Europe
Last summer saw many visitors to Spain, Portugal and the rest of Europe affected by a shortage of rental cars. The recession meant car-hire fleets were allowed to contract, meaning less cars were available for peak periods. Car-hire companies either totally ran out of cars, or the shortage meant that rates increased dramatically. The rates for car hire in Majorca and the other Balearic islands doubled, with prices in mainland Spain up to 70 per cent higher.The recommendation this year is to book early. Take a look at Holidayautos for some of the best current deals.
spain@spanish-fiestas.com
http://www.spanish-fiestas.com
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It is absolutely true that there are some things that the brain cannot handle.*
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
*You have to try this and, **it only takes 2 seconds**. I could not believe
this. Received from an orthopaedic surgeon...This will confuse **your mind,
and I am sure you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can
outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It is pre-programmed in your brain!
1.** **While** **sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.
I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again,
if you've not already done so.
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Sheenagh sends us the following ......Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
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Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
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Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
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Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
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Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
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War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
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If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
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Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
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Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
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Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
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Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
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New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
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Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
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Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
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Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
***************************************************
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
*******************************************
And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
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A 23 year old Spanish driver has made a new record. He was clocked by the police doing the fastest ever speed on a Spanish road. His BMW was clocked on the A-5 motorway in Mérida, Badajoz doing 248 kms/hour.
Fortunately there was no accident on the 120 km/hour speed limited road. Also with him in the car was his girlfriend and two children.
Police had to radio ahead to catch him, finally a patrol car intercepting him on the A-66 direction Sevilla.
He now faces two charges, dangerous driving and speeding, but was released by police after testing negative for alcohol and drugs. Full Story
Thanks Jacqui C
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble... At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.. 'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up. 'The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
'There should be a bowl by the pump.'
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
'This is Heaven,' he answered.
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'
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Word of the Day
¡No lo hagas! ¡Es una locura! - Don't do it! It's insane!
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Music Stuff May 7th
1964, The Searchers were UKNo.1- 'Don't Throw Your Love Away'.
1966, Johnny Cash appeared live at the Empire, Liverpool, England.
1966, The Mamas and the Papas US No.1 - 'Monday Monday',UK No.3
967, Jimi Hendrix played two shows at London's Saville Theatre. Ringo Starr, Brian Jones and members of The Beach Boys and The Moody Blues were in the audience.
1972, Reginald Dwight changed his name by Deed poll to Elton Hercules John.
1977, Former backing singer with Stevie Wonder, Deniece Williams UK No.1 - 'Free'
1977, The Eagles US No.1- 'Hotel California', UK No.8
1983, Paul Weller unveiled his new group Style Council at an anti nuclear benefit gig in London.
1988, Terence Trent D'arby US No.1- 'Wishing Well', UK No.4
1989, Ron Wilson, drummer with US Surf group The Surfaris died of a brain anueryism.
1992, a leather Jacket worn by John Lennon during 1960-1963, was sold at Christies, London, for £24,200.
1994, British house music performer Tony Di Bart scored his only UK No.1 single with 'The Real Thing'.
1998, Eddie Rabbitt, US singer, songwriter died of lung cancer aged 56.
2000, Britney Spears UK No.1 - with 'Oops!... I Did It Again'.
2004, a planning inquiry hearing Madonna's appeal to ban ramblers from parts of her £9m country estate heard details of the land's make-up. The pop star claimed 100 acres of land at the 1,200-acre Ashcombe House estate had been inaccurately classified as open country. Madonna was appealing against the classification in a hearing. Under the act, people would have the right to access any land registered on the final map as open country-mountain, moor, heath or down.
2006, Snow Patrol UK No.1 - 'Eyes Open' the bands fourth album.
Birthday Boys and Girls May 7th
1939, Jimmy Ruffin
1943, Rick Westwood, guitarist, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes
1943, Thelma Houston,
1945, Christy Moore, Irish singer, songwriter, Planxty, solo,
1948, Pete Wingfield, singer, Pianist and produce
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"Don't wish it was easier; wish you were better. Don't wish for less problems; wish for more skills. Don't wish for less challenges; wish for more wisdom." -- Jim Rohn
We had a lovely day here in La Nucia albeit a lot cooler. Let's see whether this will last.............
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday |
 22° C | 14° C |
 23° C | 13° C |
23° C | 14° C |
 24° C | 14° C |
23° C | 13° C |
Flights to Spain - Try Skyscanner!!
In a previous newsletter I've referred you to some good sites for finding flights to Spain. Now I find the outstanding one to be Skyscanner. You just type in your travel details & they come back with all th best flight deals and links to accommodation, holidays & car rental availability in your selected destination. Another site worth a look is Cheapflights that acts as a flight comparison service.
Car Rental Shortage in Europe
Last summer saw many visitors to Spain, Portugal and the rest of Europe affected by a shortage of rental cars. The recession meant car-hire fleets were allowed to contract, meaning less cars were available for peak periods. Car-hire companies either totally ran out of cars, or the shortage meant that rates increased dramatically. The rates for car hire in Majorca and the other Balearic islands doubled, with prices in mainland Spain up to 70 per cent higher.The recommendation this year is to book early. Take a look at Holidayautos for some of the best current deals.
spain@spanish-fiestas.com
http://www.spanish-fiestas.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It is absolutely true that there are some things that the brain cannot handle.*
HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?
*You have to try this and, **it only takes 2 seconds**. I could not believe
this. Received from an orthopaedic surgeon...This will confuse **your mind,
and I am sure you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can
outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It is pre-programmed in your brain!
1.** **While** **sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.
2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.
I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, but before the day is done you are going to try it again,
if you've not already done so.
----------------------------------------------
Sheenagh sends us the following ......Proofreading is a dying art, wouldn't you say?
Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter
This one I caught in the SGV Tribune the other day and called the Editorial Room and asked who wrote this. It took two or three readings before the editor realized that what he was reading was impossible!!! They put in a correction the next day.
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers
Now that's taking things a bit far!
-----------------------------------------------------------
Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over
What a guy!
---------------------------------------------------------------
Miners Refuse to Work after Death
No-good-for-nothing' lazy so-and-so's!
------------------------------------------------------
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant
See if that works any better than a fair trial!
----------------------------------------------------------
War Dims Hope for Peace
I can see where it might have that effect!
----------------------------------------------------------------
If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile
Ya think?!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures
Who would have thought!
----------------------------------------------------------------
Enfield ( London ) Couple Slain; Police Suspect Homicide
They may be on to something!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges
You mean there's something stronger than duct tape?
----------------------------------------------------------
Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge
He probably IS the battery charge!
----------------------------------------------
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group
Weren't they fat enough?!
-----------------------------------------------
Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft
That's what he gets for eating those beans!
---------------- ---------------------------------
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks
Do they taste like chicken?
****************************************
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half
Chainsaw Massacre all over again!
***************************************************
Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors
Boy, are they tall!
*******************************************
And the winner is....
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Did I read that right?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A 23 year old Spanish driver has made a new record. He was clocked by the police doing the fastest ever speed on a Spanish road. His BMW was clocked on the A-5 motorway in Mérida, Badajoz doing 248 kms/hour.
Fortunately there was no accident on the 120 km/hour speed limited road. Also with him in the car was his girlfriend and two children.
Police had to radio ahead to catch him, finally a patrol car intercepting him on the A-66 direction Sevilla.
He now faces two charges, dangerous driving and speeding, but was released by police after testing negative for alcohol and drugs. Full Story
Thanks Jacqui C
A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble... At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight.
When he was standing before it he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother-of-pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.
When he was close enough, he called out, 'Excuse me, where are we?'
'This is Heaven, sir,' the man answered.. 'Wow! Would you happen to have some water?' the man asked.
Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up. 'The man gestured, and the gate began to open.
'Can my friend,' gesturing toward his dog, 'come in, too?' the traveler asked.
'I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets.'
The man thought a moment and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going with his dog.
After another long walk, and at the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road leading through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence.
As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.
'Excuse me!' he called to the man. 'Do you have any water?'
'Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there, come on in.'
'How about my friend here?' the traveler gestured to the dog.
'There should be a bowl by the pump.'
They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a bowl beside it.
The traveler filled the water bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog.
When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree.
'What do you call this place?' the traveler asked.
'This is Heaven,' he answered.
'Well, that's confusing,' the traveler said. 'The man down the road said that was Heaven, too.'
'Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell.'
'Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?'
'No, we're just happy that they screen out the folks who would leave their best friends behind.'
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Word of the Day
la locura loh-koo'-rah (noun)
madness, craziness, insanityEXAMPLES
Lo que hizo fue una locura. - What she did was sheer madness.¡No lo hagas! ¡Es una locura! - Don't do it! It's insane!
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Music Stuff May 7th
1964, The Searchers were UKNo.1- 'Don't Throw Your Love Away'.
1966, Johnny Cash appeared live at the Empire, Liverpool, England.
1966, The Mamas and the Papas US No.1 - 'Monday Monday',UK No.3
967, Jimi Hendrix played two shows at London's Saville Theatre. Ringo Starr, Brian Jones and members of The Beach Boys and The Moody Blues were in the audience.
1972, Reginald Dwight changed his name by Deed poll to Elton Hercules John.
1977, Former backing singer with Stevie Wonder, Deniece Williams UK No.1 - 'Free'
1977, The Eagles US No.1- 'Hotel California', UK No.8
1983, Paul Weller unveiled his new group Style Council at an anti nuclear benefit gig in London.
1988, Terence Trent D'arby US No.1- 'Wishing Well', UK No.4
1989, Ron Wilson, drummer with US Surf group The Surfaris died of a brain anueryism.
1992, a leather Jacket worn by John Lennon during 1960-1963, was sold at Christies, London, for £24,200.
1994, British house music performer Tony Di Bart scored his only UK No.1 single with 'The Real Thing'.
1998, Eddie Rabbitt, US singer, songwriter died of lung cancer aged 56.
2000, Britney Spears UK No.1 - with 'Oops!... I Did It Again'.
2004, a planning inquiry hearing Madonna's appeal to ban ramblers from parts of her £9m country estate heard details of the land's make-up. The pop star claimed 100 acres of land at the 1,200-acre Ashcombe House estate had been inaccurately classified as open country. Madonna was appealing against the classification in a hearing. Under the act, people would have the right to access any land registered on the final map as open country-mountain, moor, heath or down.
2006, Snow Patrol UK No.1 - 'Eyes Open' the bands fourth album.
Birthday Boys and Girls May 7th
1939, Jimmy Ruffin
1943, Rick Westwood, guitarist, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes
1943, Thelma Houston,
1945, Christy Moore, Irish singer, songwriter, Planxty, solo,
1948, Pete Wingfield, singer, Pianist and produce
Latest Podcast Latest Show
Music Source 1 music source 2 music source 3 music source 4
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