Free range mothers?

Posted 17 Oct 2008

Daily Life, The Little Things | 8 Comments 

Do you think that there is any chance that the eggs in this carton came from free range hens?

The id of a shopping tool

Posted 16 Oct 2008

Daily Life, Signs | 3 Comments 

Popping in the local grocery store yesterday for the weekly shop, I found myself at a loss. I needed something to carry all the items I wanted purchase, but was reluctant to use either of the availabe options.

A shallow trolley just wouldn’t work. I wouldn’t want the trolley making lewd comments about women or poking fun at a small child who fell over. Nor would I wish to talk through whether it’s more cool to light a fart or to belch out the entire alphabet.

On the other hand, I really don’t want to get into some esoteric conversation about the meaning of life from the viewpoint of a metal basket with wheels.

Can’t I just get a normal, well-adjusted trolley?

Enter the Mullet

Posted 15 Oct 2008

Places | 2 Comments 

While reviewing a map of Ireland, trying to get us off the cow-path that our GPS unit had led us down, I was gratified to learn that Ireland has a peninsula on the northwest coast called “The Mullet”. I can only imagine that a mullet is the required hairstyle and the general operating principle of the locals is “All business up front, but a party around back!”

I figure it is an added bonus that the peninsula actually looks like a mullet.

And if you want to know more about “The Mullet Penninsula” in Ireland, visit the official Ireland Tourism website about the Mullet.

Liquid Luggage

Posted 14 Oct 2008

Commuting, Drinks | 5 Comments 

Not sure who might think it is a good idea to put a full pint of beer and several other open containers of booze into their briefcase. I just hope my bags aren’t piled underneath this one when the plane hits turbulence.

This picture was taken from a sign illustrating the regulations regarding bringing alcohol into the UK from Ireland.

Recommendation: If you do hire someone to pack for you, don’t hire the person who packed this.

Emperor’s New Clothes?

Posted 13 Oct 2008

Commuting, Language, Signs | 2 Comments 

After arriving in Heathrow airport, I was making the unreasonably long walk from my arrival gate to the baggage claim area. I seized the opportunity to ride one of the ”moving sidewalks” or “conveyors” that large airports sometimes have. At the end of the ride, I was distrubed by this sign hanging overhead, commanding people to wear and maintain “see-through” clothes.

Since the picture quality is low, I’ve reproduced the text of the sign: Warning end of conveyor, keep clothing clear

Who can tell if this was some trumped-up security measure to ensure nobody was packing weapons (unless the weapons were also clear!) or just the deviant work of some creepy airport employee? Nevertheless, I would like to encourage everyone flying through Heathrow to continue with the time-honored tradition of wearing opaque clothing.