Greeks Knight David Beckham
Well not really, but the announcer at the flame handover ceremony in Athens yesterday, added Sir to David Beckham’s name at every opportunity. Perhaps with all their troubles, the Greeks may be following the Albanians, who famously offered CB Fry the throne, by knighting him and hoping he’ll give them a bit of publicity. The whole episode is reported in the Independent.
Greece Runs Out of Umbrellas
Poor Greece! They thought they’d stage a spectacular ceremony for the handover of the flame. And guess what? It rains!
They’re now giving a demonstration of what a tenor sounds like in the rain!
It Looks Like Greece Will Vote for Grexit
Things look difficult for Greece as it looks like they are going to have another vote according to this report. Signs are they will reject the austerity plan and thus vote for Grexit.
The Greek Economy and Breast Implants
One lady, who had the faulty PIP breast implants, has just said on Radio 5, that the surgeon who did the operation, can’t replace them with new ones, as he has gone to work in Greece.
Obviously, more than the obvious is going bust in that country.
The Grexit
The Greek Euro crisis now has its own name; the Grexit.
Greek Travel Costs
I found this article, entitled Is it cheaper to put Greek train passengers in taxis? on the BBC’s web site.
They come up with figures that show if there are more than two passengers, the taxi is cheaper.
And these figures ignore the fact that Greek Railways have borrowed €9 billion, which is all guaranteed by the Greek government.
Germany v Greece
If things work out right, Germany will play Greece on June 22nd in Euro 2012 in the midst of a Greek General Election.
What fun?
Greece Eight Weeks Away From Euro Exit
This headline was in the Sunday Times today.
So don’t book a holiday in Greece in the middle of July!
The Bookies Close Their Books on Greece Leaving the Euro
That effectively means it’s all over, as you never argue with a bookie’s judgement. Read about it here.
The Headmistress Lays Down the Rules
The headmistress or is it the Chief Warder, has put on her sternest East German face to lay down the law to the naughty Greeks, who have said they won’t take her medicine.
I’m afraid I think they will have to otherwise the financial police of New York, London, Frankfurt and the Far East, will make it so expensive for them to get the money they need to spend on expensive cars and the other imports they need.
The state of the Greek parties are outlined here. Just look at the face on the Chief Warder’s picture.
As if the Chief Watrder hasn’t got enough on her plate with the Greeks, and the French decide to play by their own rules. I suppose they have to, as reportedly, it’s the French banks, who are up to their necks in Greek debt.
The Anonymous Widower 