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“DID YOU KNOW”?? Nuggets of golden information that most of us are unaware of, sent in by Harry de Sayrah, for which we at e’Lanka thank him. It is always good to learn something new, and these snippets of information will be fully appreciated by all our valued Members and readers. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Gold is the only metal that doesn’t rust, even if it’s buried in the ground for thousands of years. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. The tooth is the only part of the human body that cannot heal itself. If you stop getting thirsty , you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. Zero is the only number that cannot be represented ...
Apr 9, 2022
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“PHRASES THAT PLEASE” – by Des Kelly More interesting phrases that many of e’Lankan readers may already know. Thank you Keith Bennett for sending this one in. Might well be a strange language sometimes, but English always seems to come up with some beauties and these are certainly phrases that please Check.out the ones you know, and enjoy the complete show. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Interesting and Informative ...
SILLY SIGN LANGUAGE – by Desmond Kelly. Did I read this, right ??. TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW. In a Laundromat. AUTO. WASHING MACHINES. PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES, WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT. In a London Department Store. BARGAIN BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS. In an Office. AFTER TEA-BREAK, STAFF SHOULD EMPTY TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN, ON THE DRAINING BOARD. In the window of a health-food shop. CLOSED, DUE TO ILLNESS. Spotted in a Safari-park. ELEPHANTS, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR. In a Farmer’s field. FARMER PERMITS WALKERS TO CROSS FARM FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES. In a library. IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS. At a Repair shop. WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING !. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR, AS THE BELL DOESN’T WORK). FYI. RUSSIA BOASTS 120.000 CONTENTED RESIDENTIAL BROWN BEARS, AS A BARE MINIMUM. SRI LANKA HAS ...
Apr 8, 2022
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“LAMPRAIS TO THE FORE” – by Des Kelly With so much confusion or lack of information out there, these days, almost anything wrapped up in a banana leaf is being passed on, as a Lamprais. So instead of repeatedly explaining this, I decided to do a permanent “post” about it, in the interest of correcting any misconceptions that exist. Lamprais are quintessentially a Dutch Burgher delicacy. Just in case anyone does not comprehend the two words “Dutch-Burgher”, I will explain this as well. When the Dutch took over the Island of Ceylon in 1640, the “Dutchies” became Burghers, because a “Burgh” in the Queen’s English was simply a Town, Suburb, or “Place of residence”, to put it briefly. That explained, let me get on with these bloody Lamprais, one of their most favourite delicacies. ...
“MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THESE” – by Des Kelly “You will never grow old, while there’s love in your heart” What more can I say. This video speaks for itself. Unfortunately, once again, no-one knows who is responsible for this most interesting VIDEO/STORY. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
“WITHIN A STONE’S THROW” The beautiful land as I remember it, complete with an early ancestor whose people, the Veddhas had already resided there for thousands of years before Prince Vijaya decided to settle there, as well. Who would not want to live there ?!!, The tiny Island that was favourably compared with the Garden of Eden, whose people, this writer included, were extremely lucky to be born within easy reach of Gal Oya or “Stone- River or Lake” as the name suggests. CEYLON, as it was known, was a Mother-land like no other. Presenting now, a fraction of the scenic beauty, for your pleasure.Sit back, relax and enjoy this video, especially, all of the valued Members and avid Readers of e’Lanka. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. Gal Oya – by Stefan D’silva ...
Apr 5, 2022
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“LAWYERS PERSONIFIED” – by Des Kelly A great little story sent in by Keith Bennett, to be enjoyed by our e’Lanka readers as a brief but extremely amusing tale, set in a Courthouse, of course, because it is here that most of them hang out. Not much more that I can say except thank you Keith, for this law-story. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) e’Lanka. ...
“STOP AND THINK” – by Des Kelly 1… A day minus sunshine is akin to night. 2…On the other hand, you have different fingers. 3…42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot. 4…99% of Lawyers give the rest a bad name. 5…Remember, half the people you know are below average. 6…He, who laughs last thinks slowest. 7…Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm. 8…The early bird may get the worm, but, .. . the 2nd mouse gets the cheese in the trap. 9…Support bacteria. It’s the only culture most people have. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines. If you think nobody cares, try missing a few payments. How many of you believe in psycho-kineses ??, … . raise my hand !!. Okay, so what is the speed of dark ?. When everything is coming your way, … ...
“THE CEYLON I KNEW” – by Des Kelly What better reading could there be ?. I am sure that each and every e’Lankan who, for various regrettable reasons, had to leave the CEYLON they knew, will have memories to cherish for the rest of their lives. Sure, there would be sad memories intermingled with the happy ones, perhaps parents and grand-parents as well as other close relatives they had to leave behind, for various reasons, will often come to mind, but then connection through memory is the only possible avenue of sharing that special love, even though far apart. As I have always said (and written), no amount of financial assets could even be compared with precious memories. Personally, the first 26 years of my life in Ceylon were so special, although I have more than doubled that life in Australia, thinking back to the good old days of practically ...
