Thank you, pupils!

You've really made my day!!!!

Mrs P. (collector of fine understated china!)

My dream destination, by Jade

If I had to choose a country for a visit, I would choose the United States.

If you like walking in mountains or relaxing on the beach, it is possible!

There are also all the museums and the historical monuments it is possible to visit for those who do not like open areas.
So, whether you are attracted by the snow, the sea or the museums, this country is made for you!

Indeed other activities offer themselves to you but it belongs to you to discover them.

Have a nice trip!

                                                                                                   Jade

Happy Valentine, everyone!

                                                       Mrs P.

Tattoos, by Ghost Wolf

 

TATOO

Etymology : The word tattoo originates from the Tahitian "TA-TU" which itself derives from the phrase "TA-Atouas" composed of "TA" (drawing) and "Atouas" (spirit). Indeed, the natives marked their bodies and to conciliate the graces and favors the protection of their mind, their "guardian angel".

First apparition: In any case, certainly not in China as is a persistent legend, the Hindu legend of CYRROHEE and Bantas is mentioned. Ötzi: the Iceman
This frozen human was found in the Austrian Alps 5,300 years ago. This is the oldest known tattooed. He has 57 tattoos, some of which appear to be the treatment of arthritis in joints such as ankles, knees and lower back.

History: Closer to us and Europe, we find traces in Gaul, the ethnic groups "British" (CESAR note in "De Bello Gallica" that all the Britons stain the skin with a coloring matter of blue tint. ").
The Romans used tattoos to mark the mercenaries, slaves, criminals and heretics. So after the Battle of HASTINGS, mutilated and decapitated body of King ARNOLD could be identified by the word "EDITH" it was tattooed on his chest.

The early Christians of the East, and especially the Copts were tattooed symbols of their religion, this custom has also perpetuated a long time (until the twentieth century) among the pilgrims visiting Jerusalem.

In the Middle Ages, Rome banned tattooing.

Technical: Since 1891, when the first electric tattoo machine, tattoos are made in the West (at least by professionals) by means of this device working at a rate of 3000 to 5000 bites / min; the very fine needles (from 0 , 10 / 0.12 mm) are welded to a support rod attached to the machine.
 After the pattern is chosen, the tattooist makes a sanitization of the party to tattoo then reproduces the pattern is traced with a pencil freehand or using a layer transfer, the actual operation can begin.
The outline is pricked by a beam of one or three needles according to the desired fineness of the line, then he proceeds to shading (if applicable) and then fill in with color beams from June to August needle assemblies in "round "or" comb ".
Once finished, the tattoo is again cleaned with antiseptic and covered with a healing ointment and covered with a sterile non-adherent.
 Dressing should be renewed three times daily for 3 days.

                                                                                                                    By Ghost Wolf

Ok, Ghost Wolf, you really are a specialist!!! And you reader, do you have any interesting tatoos?
                                                                                                                    Mrs P.

Charles Dickens was born 200 years (and one day) ago!

And Ghost Wolf won the game! Well done, Wolfy!

Mrs P.

Game: find out who it is, by Mrs P.

Today is Charlie's birthday!
If you find out who Charlie really is (in the comments) you'll win a prize! (a nice one!!!)

Mrs P.

It's a diamond jubilee (60 years), by Mrs P.

The Queen of England has been so for 60 years: today is the anniversary of her becoming Queen.
Happy anniversary, your majesty!

                                                                           Mrs P. ;-)