MM & KM Links February 2008 [Week 2]

[gen2]

It is week two already in the reign of King Fordward. Last week he brought a breath of outdoor fresh air and pleased many of you who got (at least partially) on his wavelength. Will the same players be able to tune in again this week? or will he change tack and appeal more to those who previously scored zero?

You know how it is sometimes when you look back through old photo-albums and the images conjure up thoughts and associations. Last week I came across some pictures taken on our honeymoon to snowy Iceland - no digital imaging in those days, just a compact camera to record the sights. I remember visiting the cathedral at Sk�lholt (the one with the famous mural) where a string quartet were performing a concert of chamber music. In the collection plate at the exit I spotted a strange coin - a copper nickel, presumably deposited by an American tourist. Now - will King Fordward's words conjure up appropriate associations in your mind? Find out tomorrow.

[sarumite]

I'm with you there Christiana .. pass the red !

[paulineward]

She's much younger than us...so now the kids are in bed...we can enjoy ourselves!!

[x-ray]

Just you be careful, remember Grandad is here to make sure you behave yourself.

[Christiana]

That's true. When my kids come to stay with me, they always end up going to bed way before I do. No stamina, the younger generation. You won't believe this but I went to the supermarket here today and got a red wine for 57 cents, that's about 40 pence! And it tastes okay I got it for cooking (that's my story) but it's very drinkable.

[Christiana]

Oh dear, is that why you're called x-ray? Look out Pauline, the x-ray eyes are upon us.

[x-ray]

where are you christiana - 40 pence for a bottle of plonk sounds good to me.

[Christiana]

Eastern Algarve - the unspoilt part. It was sunny and warm here today - shall I go on or am I making you jealous?

[x-ray]

Very nice - actually the weather here hasn't been bad today, sunny but still cold. As you are no doubt aware for 40 pence you can't even get a bottle of water here

[paulineward]

Christiania...after the week I've had..you are making me really jealous!!

[paulineward]

x-ray ...a few have said that today... but I have felt cold all day!!

[Christiana]

If it makes you feel any better, the bureaucracy drives you crazy. I spent over half an hour in the Vodaphone shop topping up my phone and three quarters of an hour in the post office trying to collect a parcel and there were only three people ahead of me. Everywhere you go you have to show your passport (or identity card, if you're a local) and there are always three or four forms to fill out for every transaction. The big compensation is that you can have a cup of coffee afterwards and sit outside in the sun - not to mention the 40p plonk

[paulineward]

Sounds just like home!!!! :-))

[sarumite]

Oh dear .. the fuzziness has set in earlier than expected, so here's another "youngster" on his way to the land of nod???

[paulineward]

See you in the morning S...

[Christiana]

Goodnight S. Sleep tight

[x-ray]

Yes, goodnight sarumite, I'm going to call it a day as well.
Goodnight Pauline and Christiana and anyone else who is still around.
Be back in the morning for the words to both links. No doubt you will beat me to the KM crossword sarumite, or if not you, then aquagility will. Don't know how you can get your Telegraph so early.
Best of luck to all for tomorrows competitions

[sarumite]

Goodnight Pauline, Christiana and x-ray.

[paulineward]

Goodnight all!...see you tomorrow...early!!!

[Christiana]

I thought S. and A got their Telegraph crosswords early until I saw that someone had posted tomorrow's GK on Answerback. I only noticed it tonight, but it went on before midday - I don't understand how.

[JoolsTwo]

Anyone still about??????