charliecharlie Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > Orange if often said to symbolise courage and > creativity > It is uplifting... > It stimulates the appetite, social interaction and > even the metabolism > It refers to positivity, energy and warmth > It is a vital colour in the food chain, Vit A, Vit > C and so on Can lead to controversy in Norn Iron though Charlies. And of course would be derided by those who had experienced poor service from the portable 'phone company of the same name. Pondering the former I found myself in a state of some melancholy. I wandered hither and yon, deep in thought and with no mind to any destination. My revery was pulled up short by the sound of amplified music. I found myself quite by chance and likely as not having passed every other bar on Lordship Lane, outside the Vale. I can't say that some mystical force had drawn me there. I can't say it hadn't either. I entered the bar and for some reason and don't ask me why because I'd never even heard of it before, ordered an orange 'juice'. As the barkeep poured the bright libation I swear I saw a wink of Florida sun spring forth. Raising the glass to my gorgeous pouting lips, I took a deep draught. It was OK I suppose, nothing to write home to my cousins about though. On the other hand it made me feel better about the colour orange. But the main thing is I'll never go anywhere else from now on but the Vale, for pretty much all my meals and any liquids I might require (unfortunately they're not open for breakfast, I feel a petition coming on!!!). From now on my motto is 'When life seems of no avail, go to the Vale, there's vail to spare'.