Good Monday {yawn} morning, my friends! I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready {yawn} to face the world this week. But, just in case you aren’t Jolly, Joyful and I will try our best to help you get off on the right foot, anyway. I can’t promise anything for the rest of the week, but we’ll try to start you on your way with a full belly and a smile. So, grab a bite and a cuppa and let’s see what we’ve got … OH … and please be sure to leave a piece of the Strawberry Pie for Larry … he missed out last week and was not even comforted by an extra serving of b-a-c-o-n.
My island!
For the last several years, I’ve thought how wonderful it would be to live on a deserted island … just me, perhaps a few people who are near and dear to me, and nature. Well … for the price of a small house, I could own that island! That’s right … according to United Press International …
An auction house announced an entire 11-acre island in the Scottish Highlands will be auctioned online with a starting bid of $111,700.
Auctioneers Future Property said Deer Island, on Scotland’s west coast, is a space that can be “enjoyed with zero chance of intrusion.”
Property manager Stephen McCluskey said the island is being sold for the first time after being owned by the same family for the past 500 years.
Deer Island is completely undeveloped, according to McCluskey …
“It’s rock and trees really at the moment — there’s nothing on it — and never been anything built on it, or any application to have anything on it. There’s nothing at all. It’s been completely uninhabited for 500 years.”
My DREAM!!! I must have this island! Deer Island is expected to sell for $209,000 to $279,00 in the March 26 online auction. Here in the U.S., that’s about the price of an average house … I wonder if I can get financing? I have an idea … I have about 5,000 followers here on Filosofa’s Word … if each kicked in just $56, I could buy that island! What would you get out of it? Well … I’d invite you for a visit after I got a guesthouse built! And while visiting, you’d have access to Joyful’s wonderful cooking, you could lounge on the beach all day, fish to your heart’s content … no news, no politics, just … peace.
Greetings, Mr. Salmon
In Taiwan, nearly 100 people have registered to change their name to ‘Salmon’. Why? A restaurant chain called Sushiro’s has promised free sushi for customers whose names include the Chinese characters used to spell the name of the fish. The restaurant requires customers taking advantage of the promotion to provide official ID, inspiring some to change their names legally.
The Taiwanese Ministry of the Interior urged residents not to change their names for the promotion, pointing out that the Name Act only allows a person to change their name three times — meaning some of those who change their names for the promotion could be stuck with the name for the rest of their lives.
I guess it would depend on how much free sushi they’re promising … if it’s for a lifetime, then heck, it might be worth it! Oh wait … sushi is raw fish … I don’t eat sushi. Never mind.
So, now are you ready for some ‘toons?
I found a few funny signs over at Phil’s Phun …
And last, but not least, a cute animal video is a must for a Monday morn … I bet you can’t watch these baby stoats without smiling … maybe even laughing!
I wish you all a beautiful week and I’ve left a few extra smiles by the door, so feel free to take a few and share them with those who seem to need one, ‘k? Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly and Joyful.
I got a kick out of the wine one since I am most definitely a “wino.” 😁 (I’m afraid I must confess that I do spend a bit more than $4/bottle!)
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Heh heh … me too, my friend, on both counts. I do drink cheap (relatively) stuff, though, at $12 for 1.75 L!
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I’m in for the Island!!!! 👍 Loved the Tattoo cartoon and Emma’s baptism the best! All are funny , though!!!!!
You are making us laugh, for sure!!!! Love to you, Jolly & Joyful!!!! 💙
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Awesome! You will be among my first guests! Yes, the tattoo one made me actually laugh … aloud! Love to you, dear soul sister. ❤
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A lovely post today, Jill. You mentioned that we could visit after the guest house was built. Do you have a timetable for that guest house or is it one of those TBD kinds of things?
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Thanks, John! Well, much depends, of course, on when and if I am able to buy this lovely island, but assuming I can purchase it by … oh, say the end of June … then I should think the guest house will be completed by mid-September, as I already have the plans draw up (in my mind, anyway).
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Ah. Thats pretty quick. 😁
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No point in wasting time!
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A great post, Jill. The cartoons were especially hilarious. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Suzanne! I’m glad you got a few laughs from it! Have a great week ahead!
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Let me know where I can send the cheque 🙂 Happy Monday!!
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Will do! You, Kevin and the kitties will be among our first guests! Happy Monday and have a great week, my friend!
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Good morning Jill. Love the toons. You have a sharp eye for funny stuff, well done. Hugs
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Scottie! Hah … I’m afraid I cannot take credit most weeks, for I snag them from Phil’s Phun! If you’ve never visited his blog, I think you would enjoy it … he only posts once a week, but it’s a compilation of memes, ‘toons, beautiful photos, and odds ‘n ends trivia. http://philcoiinetnetau.blogspot.com
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Hello Jill. Thank you, I did go and read them with great enjoyment. I was unable to find a way to get notifications of new posts. Is there a secret to that you have discovered. Thanks. Hugs
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No, I don’t think you can, but he posts every Thursday, so I have it bookmarked in my “Jolly Monday” folder and I just go visit it sometime Thursday. I love his pictures and of course the ‘toons. Hugs
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Happy Jolly Monday, Jill! “My wife will read her name in a heart!” Lol A great one starting into the Monday afternoon, here. Yeah, lets head over to Deer Island. I think the weather is much more affordable, than here. Congratulations to the arriving of Spring, in your area. Here its cold like ….;-( Enjoy the day, Jill! Best wishes, Michael
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I liked that one too … it took me a minute to get it, but when I did I laughed. I shall try to step outside and blow really hard to blow some of our warm air in your direction! Today was a balmy 68° … or 20° Celsius. The squirrels and the birds are putting on a lovely show for me in the backyard and I’m enjoying it. Have a great week ahead, Michael!
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Wow 20 degrees C, this time? Wonderful! Here for this we have to wait till the midst of May. ;-( Bavarian Siberia 🙂 Thank you, Jill! Also enjoy your week. Michael
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Two more months??? Ah well … keep warm, my friend … 🔥 xx
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Thank you, Jill! Will do. Every year the same game. ;-( I am sure i will leave this fridge asap. 😉 Michael
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