Yogi, when I left school and went to the local tech college for a year one of the O levels I did was on British economic history. It started with the beginnings of the industrial revolution covering people like James Hargreaves and Richard Arkwright and the Luddites, the Tolpuddle Martyrs, the beginnings of the Co-operative movement, moving on to the repeal of the Corn Laws. It was one of the more interesting O levels.

 

My accountancy exams had an economics papers which although not directly relevant to the work I do was still quite useful. I've mentioned before that in my economic axam were a couple of questions which we had to answer one of them. The question I answered, not that it was in the syllabus but it intrigued me, was "Discuss the pros and cons on a European unified single currency". That was 40 years ago so about 20 years before the Euro came into existence. One of my arguments against was that as there were different cultures and economics in different countries, that would cause problems and tensions with applying the currency across these countries. It's a pity that the European politicians never read my answer.

 

 It's a great pity they never read your answer, then the disaster that is the Euro might never have happened.

Agreed, congratulations on your foresight EL The politicians often take the view that the ordinary 'man in the street' does not possess enough knowledge to take big decisions - bombing Syria being a case in point.  Reminds me of the famous quote, can't remember who it was by, about the British Army I think, 'lions led by donkeys'.  We all know we shouldn't go rushing in but will that stop the silly little boys that we are led by?  Shouldn't think so for a minute.

I love the Euro! It means that I only need to keep two currencies. It used to be murder having to change from one to another, and expensive too! The only problem is, that rather like your local Masonic lodge, they started letting anyone in.

 

I guess it's helpful not to have to change currencies if you are touring round Europe but otherwise it's been a bit of a disaster.

Popping in to say goodnight hope you all sleep well. Re Syria- couldn't agree more, they're going to make our children targets if they charge in there! They definitely shouldn't have used chemical weapons against they're own people, but our politicians need to really think of the consequences of their actions if they plan to use military forces against Syria. I really don't know what the solution is, nor what the world is coming to. God help them all who so badly need it . El, loved your economic points Thinking of you moonie hope you're soon feeling brighter

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Beautiful owl. Goodnight Summer, sweet dreams.

Hug for Moonie.

Good morning everyone

 

Fairly sunny here and no rain in the forecast.

 

Syria is a mess.

"Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus".

 

It may be only half right, we may all be Martians.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scie...environment-23872765

 

Good morning cool but bright here, I'll very soon be needing gloves on my early walks, this morning was very chilly! I think I might be from mars

^ with these eyes we could easily watch that London -Brighton video!

Good morning everyone, what a beautiful little owl Summer.  I had to laugh at the little alien, I felt a bit like that watching the London Brighton triple video clip

 

About Syria Summer, chemical weapons were used but can we be sure it wasn't the rebels trying to make sure that USA et al piled in against Assad?  $64,000 question I guess.  Thank goodness some people in the Cabinet are digging their heels in, for now at least.

 

Have a good day everyone

 

I love this picture

 

And this one too, couldn't make it out at first

 

Squiggle, I love your little and large dogs picture

 

That's some train picture I wonder how long it was.

@summer. I managed to get on a PC.

 

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I think I told you that my pal was cycling over the alps. I haven't been this way for years and doubt that I could do it now!

GJ, great photos particularly the first one.

 

(You need to see the first one in full screen view to get the full impact)

 

Isn't modern technology amazing though? He sends out a newsletter each evening with half a dozen photos.

It's stunning joe! Thanks for sharing your pics I will show mr summer tonight, he'll love them

There are loads of 'em. However since I didn't take them I am reluctant to over exploit! If anything special arrives ........

I saw this on The One Show but had no idea Brian Kamau lived in Gloucester.

 

TALENTED artist Brian Kamau has wowed the likes of Alan Partridge actor Steve Coogan and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood in a national art competition.

And now the 20-year-old has urged other young artists from Gloucester to follow in his footsteps.

Brian, from Tuffley, drew a portrait of his brother Alex for an art contest on the BBC's The One Show.

The motorsport student said: "I was at a good friend's house and just randomly started drawing.

No one around tonight..?

I'm swapping tonight's owl for a bee, because I've been busy; After work I went to a few shops to pick up some bits & bobs, had tea, walked the dog and went on a ruthless spring clean style rampage through my bathroom! Tomorrow, I plan to relax after work Meanwhile, I hope you've all done something far more relaxing and I hope you all sleep well

Good morning everyone

 

Some blue sky here but clouding over.

 

Summer, you've been beeesy, nice picture

Here's my contribution:

 

 

Good morning everyone, I like the busy bee especially Summer.  I was a proud member of the Busy Bee Club in the 50's, I had a badge and everything   Just looked it up to revive my memory and it was a collaboration between the PDSA and Enid Blyton - I loved Enid Blyton books so that's how I must have got involved.  We did good deeds

 

Hope you managed to relax Summer.  I like your owl as well EL.  I hope you both have a good day

This could be the north end of Gardsee! I think he's almost down the other side.

Aaaaw an owl and a bee! I love it I'm a tired bee today; our new neighbours to be are doing a lot of work on the house before they officially move in and they were hammering & drilling at 11pm last night I'd gone to bed extra early too, rotten luck! Joe, that view is amazing! Have you been there?

Yes I have! (Assuming that it is Gardsee) my German is not brilliant and I have had to translate his newsletters. The area generally south of Innsbruck and leading into Italy is my favourite place to be.

Summer, I'm not surprised you are tired as it would have been difficult to relax in the evening with the noise going on

 

GJ, that view looks as if you can see for ever into the distance.

 

Although a very different scene, this is from the top of Worcestershire Beacon (the highest point of the Malverns).

On a clear day, the complete panoramic view shows parts of 13 counties. The structure in the middle is a toposcope/viewfinder which identifies the various hills which can be seen.

I love panoramic camera's!

Yes! We like the Malvern hills. We went to Cornwall ten years on the bounce., And admired them as we passed by. Mrs Jer also took part in some conference in them at some point in the past.

Appy polly logies! There was something wrong about that Gardsee photo. The Lake did not seem big enough.

I've just had a look at the map and traced his journey, the lake on the left is Caldonazzo See and the bit on the right is Lake Levico. 

apple ologies accepted  - no problemo

Link to a photo of the same lakes taken from a different angle though you can tell it's the same area. Linky

I spotted this short video clip of a rather unusual in Hampshire

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD5FA0wp9bc

 

You may remember that a couple of weeks ago I posted about a client who was going to have an ankle replacement. I wrote to him at the time and at lunchtime I was surprised when there was a knock at the door at there he was. (I had written that I would be happy to go and see him as I didn't expect him to come to my house but he said he wanted to get out of the house to get some fresh air).

 

He's signed off work for the time being until after he has the operation & recovers from it. He started going into too much information about what had happened and I had to stop him as I was just about to start my lunch. Tales of ooze & stuff coming from an infected ankle I can do without. He's having a MRSI scan on Monday (I think that's what he said - nothing to do with MRSA infections)(I think it's more likely to be a MRI scan) and seeing the surgeon in a couple of weeks and the operation will take place soon after.

That sounds a little gruesome EL, too much information as they say, thank goodness you stopped him.  I hope the operation goes well for him, I wonder what the recovery period will be?

What do they say, a picture is worth a thousand words?

 

I don't know how it compares to knee replacements and hip replacements. I suspect a lot depends on his general state of health and how faithful he is on following the advice on things like rest and exercise.