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Posted on December 30, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Humour Leave a comment

I would have given them 100%!  Each answer is absolutely grammatically correct, and funny too. The teacher had no sense of humour.

Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die?
* his last battle

Q2.. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
* at the bottom of the page

Q3.. River Ravi flows in which state?
* liquid

Q4.. What is the main reason for divorce?
* marriage

Q5.. What is the main reason for failure?
* exams

Q6.. What can you never eat for breakfast?
* Lunch & dinner

Q7.. What looks like half an apple?
* The other half

Q8.. If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?
* Wet

Q9.. How can a man go eight days without sleeping ?
* No problem, he sleeps at night.

Q10. How can you lift an elephant with one hand?
*   You will never find an elephant that has one hand.

Q11. If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples    and three oranges in other hand, what would you have?
* Very large hands

Q12. If it took eight men ten hours to build a wall, how long would it take four men to build it?
*No time at all, the wall is already built.

Q13. How can you drop a raw egg onto a concrete floor without cracking it?   
*Any way you want, concrete floors are very hard to crack.

Working on Making it Work

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

We have a shortage of Rascals

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

West of Alba, in the Roero Appellation of Piedmont.


Traditionally, this white grape (Arneis) was planted more in an effort to attract birds and bees away from the red grapes rather than for its actual quality for drinking. It was teetering on extinction in the 60s.  Not easy to grow, hence being called “little rascal”.  Low yield, prone to mildew.


But the reward is a rich, aromatic white wine that is savoury with an elegant finish, nice acidity and balanced structure.


A perfect example of why we have a Goddess of Wine to guide us.  It immediately zooms into the top 5 whites we have had this year.  And now, it doesn’t even show up on the Government Dairy Website.

Take the picture of the bottle for your next visit and try to find some for yourself.

Roero Arneis – Marchesi

$27.99

13% Alcohol

mystery case Piedmont Roero Arneis

They Came as Guests

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

They came as guests.


And both stayed the course of lunch.


HW came from Montreal with his daughters for an Island visit and brought a pair from the SAQ – purveyors of fine products in Quebec.

Good Food. Good friends. Great wines.  Everything blended and melded together for a “time flies” get together.


The Red, which disappeared very quickly, was entitled Mosaic.  A Cote de Nuits-Village.

Lots of aromatic power here. Just right for spiced chicken with Mediterranean sides. The pears and grapes in the salada were a great compliment to the wine. 

It runs the full spectrum of what you’d expect from a Village appellation. Most Yummy.


The white, a Chablis, can best be described as Absolutely Delicious.  To the hell with small sips.  


So well chosen,  Thank You H and ladies.


There was so much going on around the table with conversations that these wines should be repeated in the tranquility of Nibblies on the deck in the middle of summer.  


Such a shame they aren’t available in BC.  I must send the Goddess of Wine on a mission to find similar sippers.

Wandering around in the time machine

Posted on December 27, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Music Leave a comment

Anywhere between the 40s and the 80s

Reminders

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Humour Leave a comment

Got it Right

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Terroir Leave a comment

Decidedly worth of the 93 point rating

AB would approve of his homeland’s efforts.  Dark Berry flavours leading to a slightly chocolaty finish.
18 months in French Oak barrels.

First night was with Treehouse Pizza and second night was with grilled Pork Tenderloin. Definitely Happy with both.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON – SIDEWOOD ESTATE STABLEMATE

$19.99 regularly $22.99

14% alcohol

UPC: 09342333002339

Australia Cabernet Savignon mystery case

Catch as catch can

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Neighbours Leave a comment

Only in Portuguese could you have Fado

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Music Leave a comment

The language is so expressive and Fado (Destiny, Fate) could only be expressed in Portuguese.

Rain (Chuva)

The ordinary things in life don´t make me homesick

Only the memories that hurt or make you smile.

There are people who stay in the history of history of people

And others who we do not even remember hearing the name

They are emotions that add life to the nostalgia that bring

Those ones that had you and I have lost

There are days that move the soul and life of the people

And one where you left me I can not forget

The rain soaked my cold and tired face

The streets that the city had, since I had traveled through

My lost child lament shouted to the city that

The fire of love died in the rain just a a moment ago

The rain heard and kept my secret to the city

And here it is…rain hittting the glass and bringing me nostalgia

The rain…

Understandings

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Roger Harmston Posted in Humour Leave a comment

Marriage isn’t between a man and a woman. It’s between a person who is certain they closed the garage door and a person who is certain they did not close the garage door.


My wife: Don’t kiss me, your stubble hurts my face. Also my wife: [has three facial exfoliants that contain sand, walnut shells and bamboo]


My husband just called to ask me what aisle something is in because he won’t ask for directions in a grocery store either.


Accidentally used the voice I save for my kids on my husband, so I’ll be hiding out in the garage for the rest of the week.


it’s so hard explaining to my cat every morning that i have to go away for 10 hours to support our lifestyle.


My dog came back from daycare with a cold and this is the strongest evidence yet that he is in fact a child.


In the middle of the millionth meltdown of the day, my 5yo said “I’m just so frustrating” (instead of “frustrated”) and I’ve never agreed with her more.


I wish I had the same confidence as my 5 year old foster child jumping on the trampoline who tells me to watch him in case he hits his head on an airplane.


If 2 asks for toast, he means peanut butter on bread. DO NOT, and I cannot stress this enough, TOAST THE BREAD.


I went from Mama to Mommy to Mom to Hey can I have $20.


My children won’t say a word all morning until it’s time to leave for school, then they host a talk show.


Watching football with your 11 y/o daughter is fun because when you get frustrated at your team, she asks calming questions like, “Daddy, do you really think you can do better than the players?”


If you buy a box of donuts for your kids and then eat the box of donuts before your kids see it, it’s as if the box of donuts never existed, I hope

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