Lees Blog

Hi folks,

  A very strange thing has occurred, Now as a rule Me and the Missus have the polar opposite of green fingers, in fact the only things I have ever had any success growing have been cactus and the same plant the Greeks use as hedgerow, both pretty hardy and able to handle some abuse, but about 18 Months ago we were given a pair of Orchids, one by Malins Mom and one from our neighbours (and good friends) Kirsi and Jocke. My first thought was "Poor flowers, they seem so pretty, its a shame to kill them by giving them to Us" but Lo!! a miracle!! they are not only still alive but have flowered again! with more and bigger flowers than last time. 

(note the flower on the right held up with the stick from a McDonalds balloon) 

I can only surmise that they have managed to cross-breed them with Dandelions or  we are secretly horticultural geniuses. Strange but true!

 Otherwise things over here are pretty good, Luka has a Real good dose of the terrible 2's , we were nose to nose this morning "discussing" why he couldn't walk to the train because we were a little Late, and It would be a good Idea to sit in the pram. He's pretty funny actually, He looks you straight in the eye as he throws his teddy/plate of food/antique Ming vase to the floor when he doesn't get his own way. I believe this stage lasts for about 17 years.

  Malin is Swell, literally, with only 3 weeks left she's  pretty much ready to pop,

 I have been told if we are to have any more Kids then its my turn. I had a think about it and decided Ill probably have the snip later this year (Now that's something I WILL Blog about!!!!!) 2 small hooligans is surely enough trouble!!

  The only other thing I really have interesting to tell right now is of a Small altercation I have been having at work with one of my workmates. I posted  a comedy notice on the wall of our department last week and he placed a little notice underneath it like so----

 The Swedish Speakers will understand, but for the benefit of non- Swedes,

"förtäckta hot på arbets platsen?" translates as "hidden threats in the workplace?"

"Det är inte roligt!" means "that is not funny!"

 Now, knowing that Monty Python and Mr Bean are very big in Sweden I don't think this is a cultural thing, Perhaps the poor fellow just has some German ancestry. But being the kind guy I am I have promised to buy him a sense of humour for Christmas this year!

  Keep Smiling folks....

  Lee