Hillmorton and Rugby

After Braunston, we'll be passing through Hillmorton and Rugby on the North Oxford Canal. There are some lovely pubs in both places (assuming they're all still there) so we will be having a pleasant time!!

Your Bank Holiday Monday questions are: -

1. Who said, today in 1961, that America would put a man on the moon and return him safely before the end of the decade?
   
   
2. Who was born in Canada today in 1963 and provides the voice for "Shrek" (right)?
   
   
3. Who hit his 714th and final Home Run today in 1935?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Bob Dylan; 2. "The English Patient"; 3. Brooklyn Bridge

Jordan and Peter Andre Separate

After almost 6 months blogging, I've finally decided to bring some important news to you all. Jordan and Peter are splitting up! It's a sad day when a couple decide to go their separate ways, but it must be doubly difficult when it is played out in the full glare of the media spotlight. Still, I've not followed their careers and I'll offer no further comment...but for those of you who want to find out more there should be enough links...here...here...here...and here!

Your Tuesday teasers are: -

1. Which rock star married Bianca Pérez-Mora Macías today in 1971?
   

   
   
2. Actress and comedienne Catherine Tate (right) was born today in 1968 and played which character in "Doctor Who"?
   
   
3. Who was born today in 1970 in Canada and was the first left-handed golfer to win the US Masters?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Siam; 2. "The Phil Silvers Show"; 3. "White Christmas"

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!!

England in the snow is a wondrous place! For many parts of the country it is the worst snowfall since 1991. Fortunately I didn't have to venture far yesterday, but today I'll be at the mercy of our rail network to get to Coventry. I then have a 25 minute walk, which under normal circumstances is great exercise, but in these conditions it could be a bit tricky!!

I'll never understand the people who moan about how other countries cope better than us! This is a once in 18 YEARS event, places like Germany, Canada, Norway or USA get this or worse EVERY YEAR so naturally they are better prepared and equipped. (And in those countries, the authorities also get overwhelmed by nature!)

Anyway, your treats for today are: -

1. What is the profession of Henry Heimlich who was born today in 1920 in Wilmington, Delware?
   
2. Which Economic Union in Europe was created today in 1958?
   
3. Innovative German engineer Hugo Junkers, who was born today in 1859 (and died today in 1935), was best known for designing what?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Nicolas Sarkozy; 2. Punxsutawney Phil; 3. Colombia