Author Archives: jb

The difference between Germany and New Zealand

Posted on 11 July, 2015 by jb

The Gaustrasse in Mainz hosts Germany’s steepest (non-funicular) tram incline at a bit over 9%. It also hosts a really good street festival in mid-July (i.e. today) which does involve a certain amount of nimbleness to avoid said trams, but … Continue reading →

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Luck of the draw

Posted on 10 July, 2015 by jb

Cedar City is a town in Utah, population of 20,000. Staying at the Super 8 motel back in 1988, channel surfing, stumbled over a college  TV station playing Steve Earle. Probably this video. Bought Exit 0 next day and pretty … Continue reading →

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Evidently the black sheep of the family….

Posted on 8 July, 2015 by jb

Dear Friend, With due respect to your person and much sincerity of purpose . I have a business proposal which I will like to handle with you. $35 million USD is involves. But be rest assured that everything is legal … Continue reading →

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Happy belated July 4th.

Posted on 5 July, 2015 by jb

Or is it Pearl Harbour Day….? This happened in San Diego in 2012 – 15 minutes of fireworks in 15 seconds. Shurely shome mishtake…

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Cakes I have known

Posted on 4 July, 2015 by jb

Ms jb’s raspberry torte. Then there’s this one via Reddit “My best friend loves swans so I made her a swan cake. She told me never to make her a cake again.” But the best one is this – also … Continue reading →

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So that’s how it works….

Posted on 3 July, 2015 by jb

But why do I keep falling off on the way home from pub…?

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Restoration

Posted on 2 July, 2015 by jb

             My father-in-law – retired farmer – has a useful array of neglected agricultural tools. I figured that I could use them, either here or at the cottage in New Zealand. All you need is citric acid. … Continue reading →

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Indecision

Posted on 30 June, 2015 by jb

   Not quite sure which of these to have for lunch, however – being somewhat partial to dancing girls.. – I think I’ll go with the Caen can…

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Anna & Elizabeth: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Posted on 29 June, 2015 by jb

Quite wonderful….

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An engineer, a priest, and a doctor…..

Posted on 29 June, 2015 by jb

…….are trying to enjoying a round of golf. Ahead of them is a group playing so slowly and inexpertly that in frustration the three ask the greenkeeper for an explanation. “That’s a group of blind firefighters,” they are told. “They … Continue reading →

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