Category Archives: Too good to miss

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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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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Anna & Elizabeth: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Posted on 29 June, 2015 by jb

Quite wonderful….

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Buying ceramics is gifting enjoyment

Posted on 10 June, 2015 by jb
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The most famous chord on a 12 string guitar

Posted on 31 May, 2015 by jb
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Not quite sure which does it for me…

Posted on 16 May, 2015 by jb

“I’m not that kind of angel” or “Not my area” Choice.

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If you get this t-shirt….

Posted on 10 May, 2015 by jb

…you’ll like this book…. and you’ll love this clip

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Those were the days….

Posted on 25 April, 2015 by jb

Never did get to see Bob Seger live. This clip makes me regret that oversight. Every time…. Saw Tina Turner though. Never regretted a cent….

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