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About whoelmo

cartoonist, reviewer John McDonald- Founding member of the 'Snap Cap Boys', I am also an adventerous bicycle tourist, I visit and review "Bed and Breakfasts". Accompanied by my wife we have toured and visited many locale and enjoyed the pleasant surroundings and hospitality of various "Bed and Breakfast" establishments. The long hours and dusty trails of bicycle travel cultivated many philosophical thoughts and some of these I allow to materialize, which I express in graphic form as "The Blooms"(c). These missives surely add to the entertainment value along with the advice within the "B&B" review. It is my desired wish that you will gain value from this review for your "B&B" experience.

Remembering

Posted on May 11, 2021 by whoelmo

The good old days, a few things come to my mind that are memorable. I think most of them are images presented in musicals or movies. Those that come quickly to my mind are ‘Barber Shoppe’ quartets and from the … Continue reading →

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First of May

Posted on May 1, 2021 by whoelmo

Hooray, Hooray, It’s the first of May. Outdoor living starts today. Do it right. Do it with delight. Give yourself a chance to play.

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“Le Fromage Bleu”

Posted on April 29, 2021 by whoelmo

“With great humility and on behalf of all the world’s pigeons, I graciously accept this lifetime achievement award, Le Fromage Bleu, for statue deposits and stains

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“Georgia & granville”(c)

Posted on April 22, 2021 by whoelmo

Rakes and hoses. Begonias and Roses. Pretty flowers; planted in poses. Work and toil, digging in the soil. That is what rewards our labours and satisfies our soul. Clean up. Plant up. Cheer up.

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“Georgia & granville”(c)

Posted on April 14, 2021 by whoelmo

The Wonder of it All Thinking about that old homily; “Spring has sprung, the grass has riz. I wonder where my … is?”. Well that … turns out to be my colour palette and I must go and find it. … Continue reading →

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Understanding social distancing

Posted on April 5, 2021 by whoelmo

We here on the ‘Wet Coast’ have our own ways of determining and defining various things, some of them may seem fashionable but many are determined out of pure necessity. The term ‘social distancing’ has become the national slogan in … Continue reading →

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Their Time

Posted on March 25, 2021 by whoelmo

I have not heard it lately, maybe a faint din in the hearts of us in recognition of those who toil to keep us safe. Definitely not the clangor at end of day to announce our appreciation for their work, … Continue reading →

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Baltic Cruise Tour

Posted on December 10, 2018 by whoelmo

  They say that travel broadens you, I think it is the food.  However, either experience is usually well worth the effort.  Just think new vistas, new palates, new acquaintances and an entirely new appreciation of the social being.  Now … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on March 27, 2018 by whoelmo

Easter A time for a parade. A time for bonnets; for a card full of sonnets. Thoughts of an adventure, an escapade. Words of worship, thoughts of love. Kindness and happiness go hand in glove.

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Iberian Holiday-Parque de la Paloma, Benalmadena,Spain

Posted on March 22, 2018 by whoelmo

Parque de la Paloma, Benalmadena A short walk up the hill from the round about with all of the windmills playing in the breeze will bring you to the entrance of Parque de la Paloma.  It is a little longer … Continue reading →

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