Since my last posting I guess the big news in the UK has been the snow. Enough has been said in the many hours of news dedicated to this and how this country became the laughing stock of the world. A bit of snow and everything stopped - no buses running in London, the first time for 100 years. Say no more. The american news channels had their own blog where lots of americans could comment on how funny it was and how they had 10 feet of snow in Minnesota, were locked in for 3 months watching TV, eating burgers and getting very fat. Log in and post your own comment - I did but I couldn't repeat it here. However the other side to it is how great it looks in some places - see the photo of St James Park looking great. Somehow I think probably not as good in Minnesota.
So I thought I would dedicate this posting to other things "snow" related.
Valentines day - First of all we are close to "Valentines" day. Millions will be spent on naff cards and messages. Personally I like something a bit different -
My love, you take my breath away.
What have you stepped in to smell this way?
But on the snow theme there is a much better option. You can adopt the Snow Leopard for Valentines day. See web site www.careforthewild.com . The Snow Leopard is an endangered species found in Asia and China and a magnificent looking animal. Unfortunately its numbers are dwindling mainly due to hunting for its pelt and its use in traditional medicines apparently. In Afghanistan the numnbers are down to 100-200 because of greater demand from military and aid workers based in the region. So it was just a thought. There are a number of sites who do this but some look like they've found a way to make some money whereas the one above is ok. I've named the leopard in the picture Arthur in memory of the cat used in the cat food adverts a few years back. Everyone thought it was cute how it would get food out of the tin with its paws until they found out they have removed its claws to enable it to do that.
Snow White - Snow is of course another name used for Cocaine. Many years ago when cartoons first became popular there was a cartoon called Betty Boop - considered at the time as very risque and daring. The main character being sexy and a bit tarty. At that time they did a Betty Boop version of Snow White which was a bit different. Betty arriving at the evil witches house in a skimpy dress . Betty in the dress, evil witch - "who is the fairest of them all?" - no contest. However in this version there was no dodgy Apple to eat, Betty's Snow White died of a cocaine drug overdose. And we think some of the stuff today is a bit dodgy. So the term snow for cocaine became familiar to a wider audience. So careful when you tell people you love snow.
Scientology - Scientology and snow ? The first american software company I did work with was called Snow Software based in Clearwater , Florida. I always assumed it was named after the founder but maybe he was a Betty Boop fan in hindsight. He was a wierd guy! Totally hairless( well I mean the areas you could see, we didn't get that friendly). I'd never really heard of Scientology, just seen the shops around. On my first visit there I discovered Clearwater is one of the centres of the scientology cult. All the staff were scientologists - nobody drank alcohol. I thought what will I do for a week? Will I be brain washed by the time I leave. What a group of sad ********! The highlight was a visit to the founders house where I met his wife, 5 kids, and about 20 cats. He proudly sat there and said he had delivered all the kids himself as he didn't trust hospitals methods for birth, you know with doctors and nurses and all that stuff. I didn't dare ask about the cats. He also proudly told me that all the staff went on holiday together on the scientology church cabin cruiser each year. I bet that was a great week - what do you think?
Squirrel update - some people have been making fun of my squirrel articles. I don't know why! Now I've found there is another one! A white squirrel - albino, very rare like rocking horse stuff. Are there any more out there? A white squirrel festival in the USA. I clicked on the link and came across, well see the photo below - only in America! Meanwhile to the right is a real one and a Daily Mail headline. Look at the photo on the right. It could be true!
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You have finally lost it.
I love this weather
Frostie
you obviously are having a slow month !!! Have you used all your supply of "snow" then. your ever loving sister x
Your fascination for squirrels inspired me to do a little research on these delightful rodents myself (unfortunately not funded by public funds). It’s amazing what you can find through a simple Google search. For instance there’s Twiggy, the world's only water-skiing squirrel, who has performed in boat shows and even earned guest appearances on "Good Morning America". Twiggy’s skis measure over a foot in length and she is towed behind a 2-foot-long remote-controlled boat. Twiggy can ski for as long as 30 minutes at a time...
One web site posed some interesting questions such as ‘Why is the Eichhorn squirrel holding a pitted olive’? (Possibly warrants another research grant to be allocated to some Anglia Ruskin- type- university for a budding ‘academic - Mercedes –owner- type researcher to conduct).
However perhaps the most fascinating of all squirrels must be ‘Sugar Bush Squirrel’ a real international superstar, with a catch phrase of “Grab ya nuts and follow me..."
Sugar Bush Squirrel is a real, live Eastern Gray Squirrel living in Boca Raton, Florida. A small, lime-green parrot, named Rio, is her big sister and constant companion. (Good job it’s not one of those rare black squirrels who rut anything). Being an International Superstar Squirrel, Sugar Bush loves to dress up, and has over 2,000 outfits with matching hats and accessories......
However she is clearly a cross dressing rodent as the web site photos illustrate a variety of outfits ranging from Sugar Bush in lipstick/ nurse outfit to Joe the plumber. Fascinating stuff-surely could provide ample material for another worthy research project for Anglia Ruskin academics?
Also interesting to discover that before the Frappuccino, there was the Pink Squirrel. This confection is made by pouring cream, cream de cocoa and amaretto over ice and shaking until frothy. Add a large measure of brandy and sounds right up my street.
Art your profile doesn’t quite fit my image of you. Favourite book the Alchemist...my a...! Would have thought ‘Bushy tail & Hazel squirrel or Naughty Hawk & the Squirrel’ (these are real books) were closer to the mark.
You also mention a love of food in your profile-have you tried squirrel stew or rodent ratatouille? Can recommend a good restaurant if you’re interested.
So none of us will be getting a Valentine's card this year then ...... Shame I wasted £1.10
Sorry your not keen on Valentine's day Art. I've fortunatley still got my receipt to return it to Ann Summers.
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