A different word for everything and its still English

There is a book called 'Cote ci Cote la'.
It is a dictionary of local slang and sayings. The book is very diverse because of the cultural diversity of Trinidad.

One word that isnt in the book is 'wrecked' (probably because its not that strange a word in the Commonwealth). I like the word.

This is an ad that was in the paper awhile back.
It doesnt mean they take your illegally parked car and trash it - although there are a lot of cars on the road that should be.

It is because tow trucks down here are called wreckers.

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Parex Pooch

We have a sea container storing equipment in our office parking lot. Recently, we noticed a puppy that was living behind it. My staff started feeding him and we started to look for a new home for him. He is now living on a lovely farm with lots of open spaces to run around in.

Seriously.

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Good luck sign

I dont think you get to see rainbows that go all the way around very often.

We do have a pretty view off our apartment balcony .
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Bugs and other creatures

There isnt a frosty winter to slow the growth of bugs here so you do get a few biggees. This moth is 6" long...... This guy is on our terrace wall...And this guy lives behind the potted plant on our terrace as well.For the record none of these guys were found IN the apartment....
This guy's antennae are about 5" long.

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Christmas 2010

Christmas morning was a flurry of visits time in several houses as the kids spent time with their inlaws but we did all get together for a sunny Christmas Day walk. Rebecca enjoys a convertible and Sienna likes a nice windscreen.
The girls are starting to bond nicely. I think they may be pals for a very long time. B.

Celebration time!

A Work-Life balance is important (even in year one of our start up). I was able to get away from work in December in time to be part of Rebecca and Sienna's christening in Calgary. It was a noisy, busy, fun family day. The girls had beautiful christening dresses which will start a family tradition for future christenings.....including Sienna's bonnet. Rebecca and Sienna were blessed are so are we.


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Back to the blog!

I need to catch up on this blog....about 4 months worth.

I could jump ahead to what's going on today but since this blog is a record of our time here in Trinidad but I will fast forward through those 4 months.

Mid-December: Preparing for Christmas in Trinidad when it is 35 C outside - always a treat. The staff decorated a great Xmas tree and this was the picture that was part of our Trini corporate online Christmas card. B.