L decided to open this chocolate bar we've had sitting around for awhile. It's Valor chocolate from Spain. This one says '70% cocoa with mint'. It gives just a hint of sweetness and is absolutely delicious. It's 190 calories for one third of the 100g bar.
I was trying to buy some VHS tapes, because M and K still tape their shows on VHS, and they do not seem to be generally available anymore. Oops. We haven't set ourselves up to record on DVDs or hard drives? yet.
Japra has a beautiful, informative post on windmills in the Netherlands. I've never seen inside a real windmill before and she takes you through it.
My sister discovered this 17 year old Australian Idol 2009, he sounds good. Unfortunately his youtube version of 'Mad World' has been removed:
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OK, I'm going to look for that chocolate! It sounds fabulous :-)
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about VHS tapes--in particular the ones in storage back in Texas and in particular PARTICULAR my wedding video. I really should get that onto DVD before it deteriorates.
I am glad you liked the windmill post. I had such fun at Zaanse Schans and was happy to share it with everyone :-)
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteYes the common English word Brain Teaser was startling.Also found the lemon study interesting. Nets of lemons were on offer yesterday and i bought some. I'll have to waft them around when Christmas is mentioned and hopefully see what happens !
I wonder what's happened to Lilly. I hope she is O.K.
I love dark chocolates more than rice although I know brown rice is healthier for me.
ReplyDeleteTry the dollar store for tapes, or if you can find one of those electronics kiosks at the mall they might have them or be able to tell you where to find them. Or if it is not too far to go try the Pickering Flee market
ReplyDeleteAhhh, chocolate with mint a nice combination...my favourite!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Chocolate! Mint Chocolate was an added bonus :-)
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Japra, my wedding video is also still on VHS...don't know when we'll ever get around to updating that. I think K would get a kick out of seeing his parents when they were much younger.
ReplyDeleteBarbara, I was thinking of Lilly the other day as well. I think blogging was consuming her and she had to back off a bit.
Kay, you'll have to try this Valor brand and let me know what you think. Never thought of Spain for chocolates.
Thanks for the great suggestions, SoccerMom. Or they can start re-using old tapes! Less clutter.
Pete and Joanna, no kidding.
th aonline journal is sooo sad. don; think I could read that but how wonderful to leave that behind.
ReplyDeleteYes, he did that song well. I;d say Adam did it even better. both better than Freddy Mercury.