Chinese puzzles

On a recent trip to China, Jon C found many things he considered amusing.

Or, as the Chinese might put it in their beautifully literal translating style, he succeeded in obtaining a herd of devices which he was mindful would tickle him.

For example, this sign he spotted in a lift provided a number of gems.

I don't know about you but, by the time I'd finished reading these, the voice in my head had started using a corny stereotypical Chinese accent and was adding 'Confucius he say' before every sentence.

Procrastination

It's all kicking off in the world of Rugby League. (Pun entirely intentional.)

In previous corporate lives I've attended meetings about meetings. You know the ones. Their sole purpose, or so it seems, is to arrange the time and date of the next meeting.

And we often hear, especially in diplomatic circles, of talks about talks.

But voting to vote? That's a new one on me.

Fairy-tale bargain

Some more 'deals' have been unearthed and I'll be sharing them over the coming weeks.

The first is from Kim F who found it at Tesco in Buckie, Scotland.

YMCA

Today, just this which was doing the rounds on Facebook recently.

If nothing else, you'll find yourself humming it later today.

Horse chestnut

You can always rely on BBC News to report with accuracy and responsibility.

It's Chinese New Year and Dennis A reveals that the TV channel decided to extend a welcome to us all.

Celebrate?

I bet they're having a ball.