Hello Gentle Readers
It can only happen once every 4 years so if I dont do it today it will be s long wait.
1940: At the Academy awards, Hattie McDaniel becomes the first African American to win an Oscar.
1956: American Seriel killer Aileen Wuornos is born.
1988: Desmond TuTu is arrested at an anti-aparthied rally in South Africa.
2008: The British government tells Prince Harry he must leave combat operations in Afghanistan after the public find out he is there.
2012: Former lead singer of the Monkees, Davie Jones, dies.
#29february #todayinhistory #davyjones #princeharry #desmondtutu #aileenwuornos #hattiemcdaniel
Welcome to my Blog. My name is Neil and I have been living in Buckinghan, UK since the 11th September 2020. I lived in the Armenia, Latvia and China. I am a teacher of Geography, Global Perspectives and English. I am married to Lena who is my soulmate and best friend.We also have a little boy, Robert. As you can tell from the Blog's name I am Scottish although I was born in London. My Blog will be for sharing my thoughts on anything that takes my fancy. Please feel free to comment.
Saturday, 29 February 2020
Friday, 28 February 2020
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
UK trip Youtube 2
Hey gentle readers and viewers todays video is all about Roberts trip to the Indigo centre in Norwich.
#uktrip #thomsonsworld #youtube #indigocentre
#uktrip #thomsonsworld #youtube #indigocentre
Monday, 24 February 2020
UK trip Youtube
Hello Gentle viewers
Its been a while but here are our new Youtube videos from our holiday to the UK.
Its been a while but here are our new Youtube videos from our holiday to the UK.
#youtube #thomsonsworld #uktrip
Sunday, 23 February 2020
Party snacks: Armenian style
Hey Gentle Readers.
We had a few people over to our place on Friday for a few drinkies to celebrate Lena's birthday.
Lena made a few nice snacks.
Snack 1. Cheesy Lavash
No cooking required. Take a small piece of Armenian lavash and spread cream cheese on it. Cut up some cucumber, ham, spring onion, dill and grate some hard cheese and place on the lavash. Roll up the lavash and cut into equal sized pieces.
Snack 2. Pizza Ring
Take a round bread and cut in half through the middle. Grate some cheese and slice upsome ham and place on the bread. You could add other ingredients if you wish.
Drizzle some ketchup onto the cheese and ham. Put the top half of the bread back on and bake in a preheated oven at 200 celcius for about 15-20 minutes.
They were super simple to make and tasted great.
#armeniapartyfood #recipes
We had a few people over to our place on Friday for a few drinkies to celebrate Lena's birthday.
Lena made a few nice snacks.
Snack 1. Cheesy Lavash
No cooking required. Take a small piece of Armenian lavash and spread cream cheese on it. Cut up some cucumber, ham, spring onion, dill and grate some hard cheese and place on the lavash. Roll up the lavash and cut into equal sized pieces.
Snack 2. Pizza Ring
Take a round bread and cut in half through the middle. Grate some cheese and slice upsome ham and place on the bread. You could add other ingredients if you wish.
Drizzle some ketchup onto the cheese and ham. Put the top half of the bread back on and bake in a preheated oven at 200 celcius for about 15-20 minutes.
They were super simple to make and tasted great.
#armeniapartyfood #recipes
UK trip
Hello Gentle Readers.
As I write this, Lena, Robert and I are sitting in terminal B of Brussels international airport waiting for our next flight to London Heathrow.
We are heading to the UK to see my family and to just chill out. In China, we could only get back once a year so being in Yerevan means we can see our family more often.
Over the next few days we will post videos on Youtube and I will post more too.
Stay tuned.
#uktrip #seeingmum #yerevan-brussels-norwich
As I write this, Lena, Robert and I are sitting in terminal B of Brussels international airport waiting for our next flight to London Heathrow.
We are heading to the UK to see my family and to just chill out. In China, we could only get back once a year so being in Yerevan means we can see our family more often.
Over the next few days we will post videos on Youtube and I will post more too.
Stay tuned.
#uktrip #seeingmum #yerevan-brussels-norwich
Monday, 17 February 2020
Today in History: 17th February
Hello Gentle Readers. Its time to bingewatch the boxset of history on the tiny screen of time.
1909: Native American tribal leader Geronimo dies.
1934: Australian comedian Barry Humphreys is born. He is most famous for his character Dame Edna Everage.
1963: Basketball legend Michael Jordan is born.
1981: Actor Joseph Godon-Levitt is born.
1981: Model, actress and heiress Paris Hilton is born.
1983: My wife, the wonderful Jelena Tomsone is born in Liepaja, Latvia.
1991: UK singer songwriter Ed Sheeran is born.
#todayinhistory #17february #edsheeran #jelenatomsone #parishilton #josephgordonlevitt #michaeljordan #barryhumphreys #geronimo
1909: Native American tribal leader Geronimo dies.
1934: Australian comedian Barry Humphreys is born. He is most famous for his character Dame Edna Everage.
1963: Basketball legend Michael Jordan is born.
1981: Actor Joseph Godon-Levitt is born.
1981: Model, actress and heiress Paris Hilton is born.
1983: My wife, the wonderful Jelena Tomsone is born in Liepaja, Latvia.
1991: UK singer songwriter Ed Sheeran is born.
#todayinhistory #17february #edsheeran #jelenatomsone #parishilton #josephgordonlevitt #michaeljordan #barryhumphreys #geronimo
Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Wednesday Thought: Jigsaw Puzzles
Hello Gentle Reader. For Christmas, Robert's Grandad bought him a jigsaw puzzle. The 1000 piece Ravensburger Grand Canal in Venice to be precise and tonight we opened it up and started it.
This got me thinking about puzzles of all kinds. So here for you are some other thoughts about puzzles and their importance.
#wednesdaythought #puzzles
This got me thinking about puzzles of all kinds. So here for you are some other thoughts about puzzles and their importance.
#wednesdaythought #puzzles
Another writer in the family
Hello Gentle Readers
Robert has started writing a novel and I want to share with you the beginning. Please feel free to comment your thoughts.
Brave 4 and the aliens.
Chapter 1.
Suddenly everyone in a space prison nr 3 heard a really loud alarm. Few minutes later the guards understood that 4 prisoners escaped.
Colonel Starr was at home preparing to go on holidays but he was informed about the escaped prisoners. Starr was told to come back to work immidiately. Five hours later strong 2.5 meters tall proud-looking guy reported to the governer of the space prison.
Governer Green: Good evening, Colonel Starr. Thank you for coming so quickly.
Starr: No problem, governer Green. It's my pleasure. So tell me about the escaped prisoners.
Governer Green: So, 4 prisoners escaped from the cell number 13.
Colonel Starr: Tell me more. What are their names?
Governer Green: They are known by names - Belle, Lassie, Baby and Hans. Not their real names, but that's what they call themselves.
Colonrl Starr: Do we know where are they heading to?
Governer Green: Well, it looks like they are heading to the edge of the universe.
Colonel Starr: Are there any inhabbited planets there?
Governer Green: There is one small planet - Earth they call it.
Colonel Starr: Understand. I am on my way.
Governer Green: Good luck!
Few days later on Earth.
#robertsnovel #brave4andthealiens
Robert has started writing a novel and I want to share with you the beginning. Please feel free to comment your thoughts.
Brave 4 and the aliens.
Chapter 1.
Suddenly everyone in a space prison nr 3 heard a really loud alarm. Few minutes later the guards understood that 4 prisoners escaped.
Colonel Starr was at home preparing to go on holidays but he was informed about the escaped prisoners. Starr was told to come back to work immidiately. Five hours later strong 2.5 meters tall proud-looking guy reported to the governer of the space prison.
Governer Green: Good evening, Colonel Starr. Thank you for coming so quickly.
Starr: No problem, governer Green. It's my pleasure. So tell me about the escaped prisoners.
Governer Green: So, 4 prisoners escaped from the cell number 13.
Colonel Starr: Tell me more. What are their names?
Governer Green: They are known by names - Belle, Lassie, Baby and Hans. Not their real names, but that's what they call themselves.
Colonrl Starr: Do we know where are they heading to?
Governer Green: Well, it looks like they are heading to the edge of the universe.
Colonel Starr: Are there any inhabbited planets there?
Governer Green: There is one small planet - Earth they call it.
Colonel Starr: Understand. I am on my way.
Governer Green: Good luck!
Few days later on Earth.
#robertsnovel #brave4andthealiens
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)