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Monday, November 16, 2009

Aimless Random Ponderings...

that have popped into my head while killing time, waiting for the chimney sweep ... who left a notice in the mailbox saying he'd be coming today between 12 & 3 and I'm actually quite excited because that means I'm guaranteed to have good luck today (because here in Germany it is considered good luck to see a Chimney sweep ) and god knows, I need all the luck I can get at this point on a gloomy, grey Monday...

1.
Why does transparent silicon sealant smell like vinegar?

2.
Is it normal - a few months after BUYING an apartment in Germany, to be overwhelmingly overcome with an insatiable longing that occupies most waking moments (and quite a few sleeping ones) to IMMEDIATELY move back to Australia?

3.
On the subject of Chimney sweeps ...why do the children considered so "naughty" in old movies (usually the ones starring Julie Andrews) that scores of hard-core british nannies cannot tame or tolerate them, appear so angelic and sweet compared to modern youngsters?



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nr. 3 - gave me a smile on an otherwise gloomy morning - thanks!!

mark said...

re- silicon/vinegar.....acetic acid in vinegar, keeps silicone from hardening until it is exposed and dries out

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